Which Stemware would you choose? Edited to include pics of china!

MrsNYPDsGirl Posted: Jun 26, 2005 01:21 PM

Which Stemware would you choose? Edited to include pics of china!

I am trying to decide between these two patterns for stemmware... I can't decide if I want to go plainer (the first one Lenox - Aria) or more ornate (Waterford Marquis - Caprice)... What do you think?

Edited because I added a picture of my china below. I inherited it from my Grandmother and I LOVE IT!!! It is soooo girly and ME! It is very ornate though - with the flowers and it has an ornate scrolled edging that you can't see in the pictures.

Starbright suggested the Summer Breeze pattern by Waterford Marquis (in a FM) and I really like that one now also! It is posted as the 3rd pic!

When I went to Fortunoffs with the dish originally, I had picked #1. However, when I went back over the weekend, I wasn't crazy about them - thought they looked too plain. I can't stand making all of these decisions!

prncssrachel Posted: Jun 26, 2005 01:33 PM

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Personally, I'd go for the first one. It seems more versatile.

AJsMommy122 Posted: Jun 26, 2005 01:38 PM

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I like #2

gina674 Posted: Jun 26, 2005 01:44 PM

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I like the first one.. Very classy!!!

suven Posted: Jun 26, 2005 02:06 PM

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I'd go with the 1st one because it's more traditional

MrsNYPDsGirl Posted: Jun 26, 2005 02:09 PM

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Thanks for all of the opinions! Lately I feel like I can't make any decisions!!!

FutureMrs Posted: Jun 26, 2005 02:17 PM

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They are both beautiful. I think the first one is my pic, but the second one is very traditional looking. Our toasting flutes are similar to the second set you posted.

lrs2005 Posted: Jun 26, 2005 02:45 PM

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I like number 2 but it really depends upon your dishes and silverware.

ETS: I still like #2, but I am not sure that either pattern goes with the dishes.
I love your dishes. I heard the general rule is pick one frilly and one plain so, since your dishes are more frilly I would go with a plain type of glassware. Can you bring a plate with you when you go shopping to see what each one looks like next to your dish? That might make it easier for you to decide. I would also try to select your sliver at that time too.

1005bride Posted: Jun 26, 2005 03:20 PM

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I like the Waterford

natbella Posted: Jun 26, 2005 03:24 PM

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Love #2

Butterflybride Posted: Jun 26, 2005 03:26 PM

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If you're looking for something you can use more frequently, I'd say go with #1. #2's really pretty though.

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Jun 26, 2005 03:47 PM

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FH and I have a similar pattern of wine glass as the second one (waterford as well). I love it. I wish that I had more though. We just have two for when we want to drink wine with dinner

CandiceM Posted: Jun 26, 2005 04:17 PM

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I like #1, I think it compliments the china

psf80 Posted: Jun 26, 2005 04:39 PM

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I like the first one. Keeps the focus on the china!

OctRo05 Posted: Jun 26, 2005 05:08 PM

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I like #2 (probably because we registered for it)

LilyOfValley Posted: Jun 26, 2005 05:53 PM

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BriBri529 Posted: Jun 26, 2005 06:10 PM

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I like the first out of the 2

MandM07-03-05 Posted: Jun 26, 2005 06:21 PM

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def Waterford Marquis - Caprice!!!!!!!!!1

palebride Posted: Jun 26, 2005 06:53 PM

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I always opt for the Waterford when talking crystal

David'sbride Posted: Jun 26, 2005 06:57 PM

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i have my mother's china... more than 50 years old but none of her crystal (long story). sorry no pics but in the same line as yours.

I registered for the Caprice by Waterford.

Best to bring the plate to the store and line it up with the flatware and the stemware and try different combos. I know it took me FOREVER until I was bleary eyed... and I already had the china

Keep in mind I also went with Waterford because they make their patterns for a very long time and if you need replacement glasses 15 or 20 years down the road...
Can't say the same for Vera Wang, Kate Spade etc. they very well will change patterns a lot sooner.