Casual dinnerware vs Everyday China…Registry Question

CloudNine Posted: Apr 30, 2009 12:23 PM

Casual dinnerware vs Everyday China…Registry Question

So I’m a little confused about registering for dinnerware.
On BBB I see casual dinnerware and then casual china. What the heck is the difference? I guess the china is a little fancier? Which did you register for? I know it says “everyday” china but is that too fancy to use all the time? I’m so confused

MikesBride2B Posted: Apr 30, 2009 12:26 PM

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Thank you so much for asking this question because I was wondering the same thing!

20mrsc10 Posted: Apr 30, 2009 12:31 PM

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i dont know either..but i like the new pic ilana!

AdriandSteve Posted: Apr 30, 2009 12:32 PM

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good question. FH and i are going to register tomorrow so i guess i'll find out then

teenigrrl Posted: Apr 30, 2009 12:44 PM

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this is my take on the difference.

everyday china you still buy per place setting, and there are larger items (like serving dishes, carafes) you can buy to match your set. it'll generally run you more $$ than casual dinnerware.

casual dinnerware you usually buy one box that has multiple place settings - i.e. the 16 pc set that already has 4 place setting. other larger pieces that match may or may not be available, but you can match them with other non-set pieces.

that being said, we registered for everyday china, and use it everyday. it's just a matter of personal preference, we just really liked the pattern we picked out, and like having the coordinating pieces.

Riag24 Posted: Apr 30, 2009 01:10 PM

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We had registered for everyday and then China - We got something simple all white for everyday and Lennox for China -

I think the thing is a lot of people now just get one nice ( Casual China ) so you can use for both everyday and also for nice dinners -

I wanted both but it is your preference

MikesBride2B Posted: Apr 30, 2009 01:14 PM

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Posted by 20mrsc10

i dont know either..but i like the new pic ilana!

Thanks!!

JenBill61210 Posted: Apr 30, 2009 02:02 PM

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Posted by Riag24

We had registered for everyday and then China - We got something simple all white for everyday and Lennox for China -

I think the thing is a lot of people now just get one nice ( Casual China ) so you can use for both everyday and also for nice dinners -

I wanted both but it is your preference

this is what we did since we're not really entertainers. our nice china is italian countryside by mikasa.

CloudNine Posted: Apr 30, 2009 09:25 PM

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i just seem to like the designs of the casual china better than then everyday dinnerware...screw it, i think im just gonna do casual china

Espo22 Posted: Apr 30, 2009 09:28 PM

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some people use china as their everyday china, since they make everyday china. Some get different types of everyday dinnerware, its up to you.

My mom does this, she has everyday china and then special occasion china. The everyday china is a bit more simple and less pieces

CloudNine Posted: Apr 30, 2009 09:37 PM

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i thought of doing everyday china and then a regular dinnerware set but it seems like so many dishes...i dont think i have the room

tanda826 Posted: Apr 30, 2009 09:44 PM

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i registered for fine china (fh and I already have everyday dinnerware)but im dying for a set that is square plates-i think im going dinnerware crazy!

RitasEngaged Posted: Apr 30, 2009 10:06 PM

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I just wanted everyday dishes no china

My plates are everyday CHina

The difference is they are not as fancy as regular china that is really it

cupid2410 Posted: May 01, 2009 04:54 PM

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We registered for Italian Countryside by Mikasa for our everyday and Pearl Innocence from Lennox for our Fancy China.

However, I think you could use the Italian Countryside for company as well as for everyday.

cupid2410 Posted: May 01, 2009 04:55 PM

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Posted by tanda826

i registered for fine china (fh and I already have everyday dinnerware)but im dying for a set that is square plates-i think im going dinnerware crazy!

I have square plates and honestly, I HATE THEM!!! I bought them because I loved them in restaurants. But when I put them in the microwave and it spins, the corners hit and get chipped. Almost all of my dinner plates are chipped from the microwave :(