fine china

foundmylove Posted: Jan 24, 2011 03:39 PM

fine china

is stressing me out-i want to register for it but would rather ppl buy me everyday things.

whats does everyone think?

VCanizalez Posted: Jan 24, 2011 03:41 PM

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I am not registering for Fine China...
Plus... too $.....
I will ask for Normal (nothing ) over the top...

AwaitingAugust Posted: Jan 24, 2011 03:43 PM

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(crashing)

a lot of people, myself included, don't register for china ... if it's not something you will use, then don't register for it.

mybabylovesmoi Posted: Jan 24, 2011 03:44 PM

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I haven't registered for fine china yet and probably won't.

FH and I didn't see any that we were crazy about and nothing felt like 'us.' too delicate and traditional?

I don't think it's a 'must.' register for things you'll use

itbroi805 Posted: Jan 24, 2011 03:45 PM

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I am registering for fine china. I felt that I would buy my own everyday if I didn't get it, but I would never buy myself fine china. If you want fine china, definitely register for it now! You will never get the chance again, but I'm sure you would buy everyday plates if you had to.

Plus you can always return whatever fine china is bought if no one buys the everyday stuff or vice versa.

foundmylove Posted: Jan 24, 2011 03:46 PM

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my mother in law wants me to register and i def will use but i cant see someone spending so much money on the china pls stemware and flatware

it would be like 2,000 dollars wow thats alot

WeezyGirl2354 Posted: Jan 24, 2011 03:51 PM

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I wasn't a fan of the idea originally but I registered for it anyway. I had a lot of issues with the cost of it but then as the planning when along and we started talking about family dynamics, it was important for me to have.

1 - to use for family holidays
2 - hopefully pass it down to my children

It's a matter of preference - there are some really nice china patters/companies that aren't that expensive. So you get the concept of china without the cost.

AugustFeather Posted: Jan 24, 2011 04:01 PM

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My FH and I went this weekend to register for 'Chirp' by Lenox.. we had NO clue how much all the 'must have add-ons' were. We were OK with the set being about 150.00 each and we figured a couple hundred more for the add ons... when we finally gave the girl our scanner and she printed it all the prices FINALLY came up and it was unreal. One serving plate was 285.00 and the list goes on and on.. needless to say i felt like we wasted alot of time because I don't even want the china now, we are deleting it all. Just be sure you ask just how much it all is... the add-ons don't have prices labeled and they are SO expensive.

It would have ran well over 3K for 12 sets plus all the add ons.

PhyllisNJoe Posted: Jan 24, 2011 04:01 PM

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I don't think you HAVE to. There is no you HAVE to register for this or that. It's different for everyone. I didn't register for bedding or bath stuff and I get comments about it all the time. But I don't need that stuff now. I don't know what my furniture will be, colors of my rooms. I'm not picking my homes colors based on a bath towel! lol

it's all based on individual needs

JTG4EVER Posted: Jan 24, 2011 04:04 PM

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its up to you.

i registered for it because i want it.

evita2781 Posted: Jan 24, 2011 04:07 PM

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we didn't register for it b/c we really didn't need it. it was more important for us to get the everyday china esp since we have nothing moving in together. the fine china can come later when we are more settled and have a house

Jesebelle Posted: Jan 24, 2011 05:07 PM

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We didn't register for it. My mom basically said not to. Our guest list is only 120 people, which makes my shower less than half that. We registered for everyday dishes, and some pretty $$ appliances. I would really rather have this awesome toaster/convection oven than 3 sets of china. And what happens if you end up with half the sets? Are you really going to buy the other half on your own? Or do you have that generous of a family member that would buy them all? So even if it's $90 per place setting, that amounts to nearly $1k after taxes.
My mother has her mother's china. She has no further need for it and wants to give it to me. FH's grandmother has a cabinet FULL of china. Just sits there, no one uses it. Those have so much more meaning to us than brand new modern china. I'd rather pass down my grandmother's china to my children than one I got on my own, even if it's very old fashioned!
BTW, it's not like I don't like the china that's out there! Believe me, I look at it wistfully from time to time, but I know what's practical.

kimmaymb20 Posted: Jan 24, 2011 05:42 PM

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We registered for it at bbb. We got the big set of 8 place settings that was $199 and we got the 4 additional settings that were like $49 each so we have the 12 piece setting and out salt and peper shakers. We didn't get the platters and what not but no biggie. But I'm surprise pepple bought the china and not out everyday.

Kiki22 Posted: Jan 24, 2011 06:07 PM

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It's totally up to you!

Danielle41209 Posted: Jan 24, 2011 06:24 PM

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It's definitely up to you...I initially didn't want it, but when fortunoff went out of business, they were selling their china for $23 a place setting (or less) so my family got me all the settings.

jgold910 Posted: Jan 24, 2011 06:44 PM

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My feeling is that your registry is a 'wish list'....my sister registered for it didn't get it all and got macy's gift cards in return and bought everything else she didn't get and needed....I registered for it and already got 4 settings for engagement - I want it for memory and Jewish Holidays.....

sbarclay2 Posted: Jan 24, 2011 07:12 PM

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i didnt register for it!!! im never gonna use it..

my mom has it and it just sits in her hutch for 30 years now... i dont want that haha

IrishAli Posted: Jan 24, 2011 07:14 PM

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We registered for everyday white bone china that we could use everyday and spruce up for special occasions. Hopefully people buy it for us!

dpanzarino Posted: Jan 24, 2011 09:39 PM

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Posted by itbroi805

I am registering for fine china. I felt that I would buy my own everyday if I didn't get it, but I would never buy myself fine china. If you want fine china, definitely register for it now! You will never get the chance again, but I'm sure you would buy everyday plates if you had to.

Plus you can always return whatever fine china is bought if no one buys the everyday stuff or vice versa.

Agreed!! Plus, a lot of the stores will give you a discount after the wedding to stock up on what you didn't get! :)