Registry poll

Original post by Aug07OFCbride

Apr 19, 2007 08:20 PM

I hear many differing opinions about registering for china. Some ppl say its a waste, 'you'll rarely if ever use it,' just get really nice everyday plates. Others say go for it.

What did you guys do?

(Sorry, I forgot to type the poll question but you get the point)

MattandTricia07 Posted: Apr 19, 2007 10:02 PM

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We registered for fine china, everyday dishes and another set of everyday dishes.

My FH's family doesn't use china, but my family does and while although right now, I don't see a need for it, I know that in the future, I will want it. So we registered for it and my mom and dad bought us all 12 place settings. We also got a few pieces for our e-party and will hopefully receive more of it at my shower.

FutureMrsBeck Posted: Apr 19, 2007 10:07 PM

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I registered for really nice everyday plates b/c my grandma offered to buy them (she's awesome, also bought us our luggage!!), but also registered for China because this is the only time in my life where I am actually going to be able to have it bought for me. Every time you look at it you can remember you're wedding. I'll def use it too, b/c my everyday plates (Crate and Barrel 'Celedon') are kind of fun, so this is a nice contrast.

Crystal Stemtware did NOT make it on my list because I feel like I can buy some regular wine glasses for cheaper, and I'd rather have something else or the cash, JMO though b/c my cousin registered for crystal but no China, just beautiful everyday plates

JazzyT Posted: Apr 19, 2007 10:09 PM

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I did nice everyday plates but I am not into China or China cabinets I think its a waste. I registered for these

And i actually got the green ones today in the mail its just as beautiful in person.

jax1023 Posted: Apr 19, 2007 10:16 PM

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Look into the Lenox Mediterra collection. Its their line of 'all occasion' china. Its diswasher/ microwave safe for everyday use, but fancy enough that it could be used for Thanksgiving with some really nice wine glasses or something. Its what we got and I liked the mix and match patterns.

iBCraZ131 Posted: Apr 19, 2007 10:31 PM

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I didn't register for fine China only because FH and I have inherited TWO sets of fine China (one from his grandparents, and one from mine). However, if we didn't have that I think we MAY have registered for it, but probably not.

drpepper318 Posted: Apr 19, 2007 10:36 PM

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We registered for a set of fine china and a set of everyday dishes.

GabrielleandJohn Posted: Apr 19, 2007 10:36 PM

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I guess i look at china differntly. My family uses china for every get together and i mean every. All of our birthdays, holidays, sit down dinners.

Anything that takes place in the dining room gets china so i registered for it!

I already have our day ware because the week before we got engaged I bought a whole set of dayware

jjk1007 Posted: Apr 19, 2007 10:45 PM

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We only registered for nice everyday plates. I honestly think china is a waste of space in your house. I could care less about it and thankfully FH feels the same way.

CrisiDrue Posted: Apr 20, 2007 12:53 AM

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We registered for both. I know I'll use it when we finally have a house & alternate holidays.

Brassgirl9 Posted: Apr 20, 2007 06:28 AM

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i registered for china and I figured that if a lot of people didn't get that for me I would just return the pieces i did get and buy something more useful. If I get most of it I will keep it. I would just register for the place settings and maybe a serving bowl. Don't get every single little item like salt and pepper shakers.

Drv0716 Posted: Apr 20, 2007 07:39 PM

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We just registered for nice everyday dishes. We're going to be in a small apartment to start & I don't think we'll have much room to store fine china. Plus, in 23 years, my mother has used her china 2 or 3 times. It doesn't seem worth it to me right now.

Bride4Mike07 Posted: Apr 20, 2007 07:43 PM

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I wasn't going to register for it, being that we don't have a house and they'll just be in storage. But my coworkers told me that china is something that I'll need in the future, with dinners and all, and since it's expensive, 'you need to put that in your registry' ....so with that said, I added fine china to my registry, although they'll be $100+ per set!