You like unique, one-of-a-kind items, and your friends have cash to spare. You know they all plan to buy you something special, but you'd like to make sure that 'special' means a gift you really want. You decided to open up a universal registry to give you and your fiancé a lot of flexibility, as you can't imagine selecting all of your gifts from one store. Where to start? Most brides register for things for the kitchen, but that's where the similarities end.

You've collected several antique dish patterns but want to have a modern pattern, as well. Beautiful dishes are the basis for elegant entertaining and they need to be changed to suit your guest list. Wine inspires passion, and the way you see it, so should the glasses that hold it. You love to add whimsical decorative elements to your table to surprise friends, displaying anything from unique candle sticks to crystal figurines. Your pride yourself on your excellent taste and love to infuse every dinner party with your natural flair.

You always travel in style and your upcoming honeymoon trip will be no different. You need a new carry-on bag and some other accessories, too. You want to make certain your fiancé has everything, so you're trying to think ahead. A pocket translator may come in handy this time, since you'll be traveling to a plethora of exotic places. While you already own a state-of-the-art professional digital camera, you'd like to carry around something less bulky during your tour of Italy, so you register for a mini camera to tote in your purse. Fully prepare for this trip and future excursions with our suggested gift ideas.

You plan to hang wedding photos all around the house, but could use some more frames. Your living room still needs some more accent pieces and so does the study. You also want to organize your accessories better, preventing his cufflinks from mixing with your earrings. Here are some suggested items to warm up your rooms and organize your life.