Have your heart set on an elegant table laid with beautiful china? This list is for you.
Essentials
Register for 8 to 12 place settings. Casual china typically comes in 4-piece place settings that include a dinner plate, salad plate, soup bowl, and mug. If you’re going the traditional route, a fine china 5-piece place setting generally includes a dinner plate, salad/dessert plate, bread and butter plate, cup, and saucer.
Good-to-Have Extras
These pieces, though not must-haves, are great add ons to register for.
- 8 to 12 rim soup bowls (can double as a pasta bowl)
- 12 chargers (largely a decorative item, the charger sits under the dinner plate and adds pizzazz to any table)
- Coffee pot
- Gravy boat and stand
- Salt and pepper shakers
- Serving platter
- Sugar bowl and creamer
- Serving bowl
- Tea pot
Special Touches
A great way to spice up your table, the following items can add oomph to your entertaining.
- Bread tray
- Cake platter
- Candlesticks
- Chafing dish
- Espresso cups and saucers
- Salad bowl
- Serving tray
- Soup tureen
-- Lisa Vincenti
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