Formal China vs. Everyday China vs. Everyday dishes

AdriandSteve Posted: May 07, 2009 01:11 PM

Formal China vs. Everyday China vs. Everyday dishes

I think someone asked this a few weeks ago but...

W*T*F is the difference betwe Formal China, Everyday China and Everyday Dishes.

I get the difference between Formal China and everyday dishes but everything else just confuses me.

i'm so confused

MarjorieFrank Posted: May 07, 2009 01:13 PM

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Hmm I'm only familiar with china vs. everyday dishes. Sorry! I am confused too

MikesBride2B Posted: May 07, 2009 01:14 PM

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I have no idea...but I plan on registering for 8 settings of dinnerware and 12 settings of Casual China so that if we happen to have some people over we can use the nicer dishes. I don't want to register for Formal China because my Mom has my Great Gma's china which I will get when she's tired of hosting the holidays.

grrulz Posted: May 07, 2009 01:16 PM

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i was looking at every day china at BBB and the difference i noted was that the every day came with 4 place settings where as formal came with 5 place settings! don't know if this is the only difference and of course also the price

I already got every day dishes so i am going to register for fine china hopefully i'll get it

grkbarbie Posted: May 07, 2009 01:19 PM

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i can tell just by looking at them.. everyday dishes is like 'stoneware' cheapies..

everyday china is more exp..

and fine china = dont put it in the dishwasher even tho it says its ok.. u just DONT lol

jussie82 Posted: May 07, 2009 01:40 PM

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i think china is a type of plate-like plastic or stone-ware. Fine china is used for dinner parties and special guests. You dont have to have everyday china in addition to fine china if you dont want-you can have different everyday plates like stone-ware plates..i could be wrong but thats my take on it. I have everyday stone-ware and put the completer set and an extra set for the stone-ware on my registry. I also put a full set of fine china on my registry but not 'everyday' china

runnerbride1023 Posted: May 07, 2009 01:56 PM

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Formal China - obvious- really nice fancy dinner china

Every day china-- lesser quality than the fine china but still really nice. Safe enough to put in dishwasher and use (TA-DA!) everyday.

Everyday dishes - made other porcelan, typically are not sold by the piece or by settings, rather in complete set boxes.

christine2010 Posted: May 07, 2009 02:02 PM

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IMO everyday dishes is what FH & I currently use. they where very cheap at BBB & came in a box set of 4 settings.
the dishes we registered for our new everyday set are by kate spade & they are fine bone china & we are requesting 4 of each.

our fine china is by wedgewood & its called ceramic ware & we are requesting 12 of each. these have complementing table linens, flatware & stemware. these will be used for holidays & special occasions.

both of these sets are very expensive but since we already live together we don't need any pots/pans & the only appliances we registered for are a toaster, wine fridge, & vacuum.

stinenandy2010 Posted: May 07, 2009 03:23 PM

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Posted by RAK220

Formal China - obvious- really nice fancy dinner china

Every day china-- lesser quality than the fine china but still really nice. Safe enough to put in dishwasher and use (TA-DA!) everyday.

Everyday dishes - made other porcelan, typically are not sold by the piece or by settings, rather in complete set boxes.

i think this is right....from what i see most register for formal china and everyday dishes

CloudNine Posted: May 07, 2009 04:24 PM

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the lady at BBB told me that everyday china is a better quality then everyday dinnerware and it will hold up much better over the years. it may or may not be sold in sets.

typical everyday dinnerware is sold in a set and obviously cheaper.

i registered for everyday china. they felt more durable and they were a little heavier