Timeless Touches
Photo: Bryan Gardner
We're the first to admit it: Trends can be tempting. One day they look fresh and fabulous, the next they appear faded and dated. To keep your celebration on a more timeless track, we curated these chic offerings because each truly has staying power. From this aisle-worthy nude Casadei pump that you'll love today and tomorrow to a glass ring box you'll cherish for decades, these picks aren't going anywhere.
These Jessica Tierney for Bella Figura's “Viceroy” invites prove that letterpress and gold foil are great together.
Lockets aren't just for brides anymore: Red Envelope's locket cuff links help him wear his heart on his sleeve.
Iittala Vitrini's glass boxes, available in 23 colors, will showcase your bands.
We love a compote! This Crate & Barrel "French Marble" fruit bowl takes modern blooms and turns them into time-honored arrangements.
Big earrings go in and out of style, but Nikki Baker Gioielli's drop earrings in quartz and topaz are always gorgeous.
Chemex's Classic Series coffee brewer is a registry pick you'll never regret. Perfect joe, pretty presentation.
Jimmy Choo's "Castina" fringed purse fits more than just lipstick and feels more special than a simple clutch.
Tom Ford Lip Color Shines, the glossy adaptation of his cult-fave lipsticks, come in 10 amazing shades (neimanmarcus.com).
Traditional almond dragees get a tune-up from Les Cinq Amandes. Choose from 19 hues for your favors.
Aerin Lauder's Fresh Skin Compact Makeup, which acts as both concealer and base, would surely get grandmother Estee's seal of approval (esteelauder.com).
Margiela goose and ostrich feather pens will make writing all of your thank-you notes more fun (aplusrstore.com).
Estee Lauder Zodiac Collection powder compacts come in all 12 signs (here, Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Gemini). Consider bestowing them as cute bridesmaids' gifts.
Yves Saint Laurent's The Mats lipstick in Rouge Rock and La Laque Couture nail polish in Rouge Expressioniste match lips and nails exquisitely.
Maison Sajou's "Stork" and "Eiffel Tower" embroidery scissors are so charming, you won't mind hitting a snag (silentstitches.com).
Cacharel for Prouna's "Paris" cup and saucer are patterned after historic French line drawings (michaelcfina.com).
Penelope Parasols's mini silk umbrella will lend character to your guests' photo-booth portraits.
Swallow thorn branches are tiny desk tchotchkes that evoke the organic, but with a glam twist (cursivenewyork.com).
Peugeot's "Angulo" crystal-lead decanter has a shape that's gorgeous even empty -- and of course when filled, it's a newlywed bar essential (chefsarsenal.com).
Haute Papier's notebooks exude an Art Deco vibe. Hand these journals out as favors, or slip one in a pocket to take notes during honeymoon touring.
Carolina Amato gloves, worn with your getaway ensemble, let you wave goodbye to your guests with princessy flair.
Kate Spade New York's "Evening Belles Cayla" clutch is a golden delight bold enough to make a star turn at your reception, but its classic shape means you'll carry it for years to come.
Punch up invitations or thank-you notes with pattern-lined envelopes by Mr. Boddington's Studio.
Cours La Reine's macarons can be customized in any shade, which is why fashion houses like Yves Saint Laurent have the company on speed dial.
This Maja Dubrul aquamarine necklace would be a breathtaking "something blue."
Caterer Peter Callahan's tiny fish tacos, served with mini margaritas, make for modern cocktail-hour fare.
Bell'occhio's pearl and labradorite earrings pair beautifully with any dress.
Your couch called -- it wants to wear oh-so-current ikat. Add this John Robshaw pillow cover to your registry.
Diane von Furstenberg's ponyhair clutch is destined for a trot down the aisle.
Store your wedding baubles in Alexandra von Furstenberg's acrylic gem box.
The woven pattern of Bottega Veneta Home's teacup will stand out on your wish list -- and dinner table.
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Where can you purchase the JCP Everyday flatware featured here? I've been searching the JC Penney website for the set, but cannot find it!
CORRECTION: The Stork Scissors are from England & the Eiffel Tower Scissors are Sajou/France. We have many more scissors styles to choose from on our web site: www.silentstitches.com. Mention that you saw us in Martha Stewart Weddings and we'll include a special gift with your order. Thank you. Your friends at Silent Stitches