Should You Register for China?

Registering for china is something all of our mothers did, but does that mean we should too? (expert advice)

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China is one of the most common and traditional items you can place on your wedding registry. One of the main reasons for a bridal registry is to provide the bride and groom with household items they will need to start their lives together. While it’s perfectly acceptable to register for china, you may want to consider a few different things before selecting the set you want.

Price Range 

Most brides-to-be know that it’s important to create a varied gift registry list. This way, guests with all budget types can select a gift you will love. It’s also important to remember this when you register for china. Select a formal set of china in the pricier range and a set of china for everyday use in the low to moderate budget range. This will allow your guests to choose which set to provide you with and will help you stock your post-wedding china cabinet!

Quality

It’s also important to register for china of higher quality so it will last for many years. While you may not want to register for the most expensive china available, you also don’t want to purchase cheap or knock-off brands that may be useless in just a few years. When your guests purchase the china you've selected, you want to know that you will be serving them on that same china each time they visit your home! Select a middle-range to high-end china that is durable, beautiful and high-quality.

Registering for a Set or Individual Pieces?

One great alternative to registering for a set of china with a large price tag is to find a shop or boutique which will allow you to register by the piece. List the desired number of each matching item (such as 8 dinner plates, 8 saucers, etc.) and allow your guests to purchase the china in pieces! This will not only help you obtain the china you desire, but will not be so difficult on your guests’ pocketbooks or wallets.

If you end up lacking a few pieces, you can purchase the remainder yourself – much more easily than buying the whole set because your guests chose cheaper gifts to provide you with!

Registering for china is almost a must – but there are different things to consider first. Remember the price tag, the quality of the china and individual pieces or sets. This will ensure that you get the beautiful china you want, while still keeping your guests happy too!

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