Thursday 12 May 2016

Selecting Fine China For Your Wedding Gift List

By Jessica Murray


It is unusual these days for a couple who are getting married to also be setting up home for the first time. One or other is likely to have their own apartment or house and they may even have been living together. Traditional wedding gifts of household goods are redundant as they are likely to already own a blender or pretty linens. One thing that a couple is unlikely to own is a beautiful dinner service made of fine china.

A couple moving in together might find themselves doubling up on all the basic household goods. If each brings kitchen items and linens their home could be fully kitted out but without luxury items which are less affordable. A porcelain dinner service is a beautiful yet practical gift for the couple who has everything. There are any numbers of styles and patterns to choose from to suit all tastes.

A set of china need not be just for special occasions. Many manufacturers produce items that are durable enough for daily use as well as glamorous enough for parties. A complete set can run to many hundreds of dollars, but it is something that can be passed down through the family. Some traditional patterns have been in production for decades so replacements for such an heirloom are still available.

If you would like to receive a wonderful dinner set there are some things to think about before selecting a product. If you want to use the service everyday then make sure it is dishwasher safe and durable enough to withstand daily usage. Gold and silver look beautiful and elegant, but they will not survive the rigors of heavy use for very long.

If you want the service to become a family heirloom it is worth choosing a manufacturer who has a long history of production. In the future when breakages occur you do not want to find the company has gone out of business and replacements cannot be found. Also enquire whether the pattern you like is going to be a long run or just a one off as again replacements will be hard to source later.

When you have picked the style and selected the items you would like, you need to let your friends and family know. While simply hinting at your choice might get you a few items, a far better way is to make a list of all the individual pieces. With a list you are more likely to get a full service rather than twenty soup plates and no serving dishes.

If the manufacturer or outlet selling your chosen service has a website, you might be able to setup a wish list by registering on their site. This lets people choose items that match their budget and even have them delivered. Using a wish list of this type is excellent when friends and relations are widespread and cannot all reach the same store.

Some people may not have access to purchase online or view your list. If your family is nearby and the store local, another way to create a list is to print pictures and create a physical list for people to choose from. Using a notebook where pages can be removed for each item will avoid duplicates and you should end up with a fantastic heirloom.




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