Love found, love sanctioned by God and government, love made eternal: These are some ingredients in the recipe for a happy home. But what home is happy without a band saw or a retractable swivel lock knife? Forget all those crystal Jell-O dishes and bone china that you'll only use once a year. Georgia-based THE HOME DEPOT offers wedding registries at each of its stores. The gifts will not only complement any love nest but will help noisily build it. It's the best thing going until Criminal Records and By Design wise up and offer registries of their own. "650 Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-892-8042, and other locations. www.homedepot.com" less...

We've been to a million weddings: Punk celebrations with a pierced-and-tattooed minister, Buckhead extravaganzas, simple backyard ceremonies. The common denominator? A registry from CRATE & BARREL. Combining functionality and form, C&B's merchandise retains a sleek and arty look. (Even the pots and pans look pretty.) C&B has an easy online registry, a delivery service and a good return policy. And hey, just forget about gift-wrapping. That ubiquitous black-and-white C&B box says "excellent loot" to any recipient. "3393 Peachtree Road. Lenox Square. 404-239-0008; and other locations. www.crateandbarrel.com." less...