Aaaah, I LOVE looking at crystal, lol, so I hope this post gets fun and people upload pics. /dork
Yes, I’m registered for stemware and other home/table items, all of them by Waterford.
Colleen Encore wine goblets, flutes, and beverage glasses:

Lismore 8 inch flared vase, 6 inch candle holders, salt and pepper shakers, and covered butter dish:




And a lovely Marquis by Waterford Altar Cross:

My grandmother also bought me a Lismore cake stand when she saw me gazing at it at Bloomy’s back when I first got engaged. ๐
I don’t think it’s foolish at all to register for crystal stuff, IF you want it and IF you’ll use it. I don’t know where you stand on the formal china front, but if you are registering for it, crystal stemware will just enhance it like crazy.
Also, two of my friends consider themselves to be very modern and they both registered for crystal stuff!
One friend went with Lismore Nouveau stemware:
http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/anyone-registered-for-waterford-or-other-crystal-stemwareaccessories
(She registered for 12 of all four pieces and got 6 of each! She had a giant 400+ wedding though, lol)
She also went with a TON of Kate Spade (through Lenox) ‘Larabee Dot’ crystal bar and giftware:
Martini glasses: http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/anyone-registered-for-waterford-or-other-crystal-stemwareaccessories
Highballs and double old fashioned sets: http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/anyone-registered-for-waterford-or-other-crystal-stemwareaccessories
Pitcher (which I proudly got for her): http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/anyone-registered-for-waterford-or-other-crystal-stemwareaccessories
Cylinder vase: http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/anyone-registered-for-waterford-or-other-crystal-stemwareaccessories
Rose bowl: http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/anyone-registered-for-waterford-or-other-crystal-stemwareaccessories
And I think she also went with the Larabee Dot votives too, but I can’t quiiite remember.
As you can see, all that stuff is a little more contemporary, but it’s still high quality crystal.
My other friend is registered for crystal candlesticks – at Crate and Barrel!
Ingrid candlesticks: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1340&f=26745&q=ingrid&fromLocation=Search&DIMID=400001&SearchPage=1
So I think you can be a less traditional bride and still appreciate items like these, and others, that will last a lifetime and become family heirlooms if you take care of them.
I also wanted to say that your stemware choice is great! I see the Lismore tall/regular all the time, and I think it goes with contemporary and traditional dishes and table settings very well. If you like it, get it! Even if you don’t get 12 of each style of glass on your wedding, you’ll get a least a few pieces you can build on for years to come. ๐