Our Faves

Four Stars

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They'd have gotten five had my $6 custom made Starbucks latte not been confiscated!

What a girl (and guy?) wants!

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Registering at Ashley's felt like a true a rite of passage. I went in a girl with mismatched glassware and came out a woman destined to have pinstripe crystal pitchers and elaborate pie servers. My bridal registry experience at Ashley's has been wonderful from the start - aside from having the best selection of formal china, kitchenware, and everything you can image in the world of home-decorating, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They want the process to be as smooth as possible for you (and them), and so far I have no complaints. I can easily track my registry online and can add any items I want to the list either online or at one of their stores. Top 3 bonus features: The truffles they feed you after you've registered, the little customized cards you get in the mail every time someone buys you a gift, and the free year-long parking at Manulife Centre for the bride and groom.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• formal china
• wedding registry

Not just for weddings

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William Ashley is typically known as the wedding registry store. But it is also the ideal spot to pick-up higher end, classic kitchen accessories that you plan to have forever. Think Le Creuset cookware, Wusthoff knives and Emile Henry ceramic baking dishes. They have a great selection, great service and the prices are comparable with other (less chi-chi) stores. In addition to their great kitchen classics, they also stock some fun, kitschy items like Koziol flower-shaped tea strainers and Elsworth toasters that are decorated with outrageous colours and designs. While you’re there you can also pick up some great gourmet food items like delicious cookies and jams.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• classic kitchen items

Houseware stores

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They have the best of everything there

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• houseware stores