The How and Why to Register for China for your Wedding

One of the big questions I got when I was registering was “Are you registering for china?”  I had never thought NOT to.  In my family, the question was not- “are you registering”, it was “what pattern are you registering for?”  Some are against registering for china because “you never use it” or “people don’t want to buy it.”  We had just the opposite occur- we LOADED UP!!!  Call it old fashioned, call it Southern tradition, call it whatever you want, but china is not something to forgo when registering. 

My first tip:  Register for something you and your husband love equally.  Okay- it’s not the manliest of things to do however, your fine china is for the both of you, and something you will have forever, so he should have a say. 

Second: Find something that speaks to your personality.  We LOVE tradition, so registering for china was a no-brainer for us, however, we are not into super fancy dinnerware that is going to break the bank.  We chose a simple pattern from Mikasa that was affordable, not too “girly” and would not be discontinued anytime soon.   

 

Third:  Find the perfect place to display it.  China should not be hidden- and we are testamate to fact that even the smallest of apartments has room for a china cabinet.  We found a small hutch that was traditional enough to match our china, but was modern enough to fit our spirits.  

 

Reasons to Register for China for Your Wedding!

       

      You lose flatware daily

A wedding is something you will cherish the rest of your life… and the gifts should be too!!  New flatware is nice—and often times a necessity, however, I don’t know about you, but we lose our forks and spoons so often (leave them at work, in the car…).  Your china will not be something you casually toss around and lose- a permanent memento from the big day!

        

      It’s a talking piece

After the big day, one of the best parts is setting up your place with new all the new goodies.  China makes a great focal point of any room.  We had so much fun shopping around for a china cabinet or hutch that spoke to our personalities.  We needed something that would allow our dishes to stand out, and something that would not over power our 1 bed/1 bath apartment.  Some china cabinets are big and grand, some are bold in color, some are simple, somewhat understated, allowing the dishes itself to do the showing off.  Either way, it is an eye catching decoration that should show personality.    

         

        Pass it on

In my family, the tradition exists where we pass down our china.  It’s a great way to keep a little piece of each generation.  Every couple has their own style and their own identity and china can be used as a time capsule through the years. 

     

      It’s symbolic of your relationship

China is BEAUTIFUL- as your new life is as well.  It is precious and tough and is proudly displayed.  During holidays it’s dressed up and extra special.  Some days you may have to shine it up or readjust to make sure the light is hitting it perfectly- but in the end, it will still be something you want to show off, even in the most casual of settings.