I am getting married and my fiancee has picked out some fine china for our registry. In my opinion it is really old fashioned looking, and out of all of the choices at the store, it is the 'oldest' looking. I have told her which sets I liked - very plain and more modern looking. The question is, how do you shop for china? The way I see it is to find a balance between classy stylish looks and cost considering that pieces would need to be replaced if broken. I would also think that you wouldn't want too many embellishments for fear of it going out of style, but also something classic. My fear is that her tastes are too old and don't fit the modern style of our home. I am lost and have no idea how to shop for china, so I would appreciate any advice and maybe some websites to reference as well.
2007-04-20 14:48:18 · 5 answers · asked by Your Favorite Writer 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Her favorite:
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=193501&CategoryID=10480
My favorites:
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=137235&CategoryID=10480&LinkType=EverGreen
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=183471&CategoryID=22752&LinkType=DepthPath
2007-04-20 14:49:46 · update #1
This was the other one she liked - Had trouble finding it....
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=159975&CategoryID=10480&LinkType=EverGreen
2007-04-20 15:00:29 · update #2
This is in response to "hop..." -- I am really looking for some major advice aside from just pattern, though, considering this is such an expensive investment. I am the type of guy that goes to the library and leafs through Consumer Reports before making any kind of big purchase, and I am afraid that we may make a choice on a pattern but the plates are junk, or that we decide to buy 'fine china' and not 'bone china' or any number of the 'soft/hard porcelain china' or anything else. I am really clueless about this type of thing and I dont want a lot of money dropped on something that is junk... do you know what I mean? So thanks for all the help so far!
2007-04-20 15:04:57 · update #3
It is a personal thing, really. There is no way to shop for it; as it depends upon who likes what. You will have to come to some agreement depending upon what you like about each pattern; then decide.
2007-04-20 14:57:01 · answer #1 · answered by hopflower 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. I've owned fine china and yes I've used it for special occasions but therein lies the problem. The "fine" china is so fine it can't be put in the dishwasher because the detergent would remove the metallic trim and etch the glaze. Hence, after spending hours preparing a special feast, the grizzly task of hand washing those "fine" pieces follows. I don't know anyone who would want them after realizing this drawback. I would recommend, if you want a different special set of dishes for holidays etc., that you look into dishwasher safe ones. There are very many beautiful, tasteful designs out there. Have a great wedding and please don't sweat the small stuff like "fine" china.
2007-04-20 15:16:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are all beautiful. A plain pattern, like your first choice,
will blend with other decorative pieces better. But her
favorite will set a beautiful table. The important thing
is that your bride likes it, not what a bunch of people
you've never met--those of us answering this on Yahoo--
think. Relax; if this is the worst thing you have to worry
about, you will be fine.
2007-04-26 12:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by M S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
think man, think....
you are going to let her make the decisions, or do you wear the pants
next she will be picking out frilly bedcovers and lace curtains
i hope you love frilly and lace, because that is exactly where this heading
2007-04-25 04:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I vote for the Mikasa "Cameo Platinum", it is the most classy, you have excellent taste. Congratulations to you both!!
2007-04-20 14:54:30 · answer #5 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋