What to Consider When Choosing a China Set

China has always been an essential item on a couple's wedding registry. A china set will be used for hosting decades worth of holidays and celebrations among closest friends and family. In between uses, it is often kept on display in a couple's home, a lifelong reminder of the couple's marriage and those memories of hosting those near and dear to them. Due to the importance of a china set, one struggle that a couple may face is finding the right set for their personalities, hosting style, and home decor, all while having to stay timeless and last for years. Traditional china sets that your parents or grandparents may have gotten for their weddings were often elegant and elaborate. Some couples choose to stick with tradition and pick china patterns similar to those they have been in their mothers' or grandmothers' china cabinet, most commonly floral or filigree patterns, often with touches of gold silver.
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Other couples may desire china patterns that represent their heritage or countries where their families have come from. Asian designs are popular choices, as are Mediterranean colors or Spanish style patterns. 
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A bride and groom may find less traditional sets more appealing, china that maintains the timeless look with a little more of a modern edge. I would consider these patterns as transitional style, since they merge traditional china patterns with more modern elements. 
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The color of china is very important, especially if it will be on display among other home decor. Many couples may select a china set that complements the colors in their home. 
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Plain white china will always be timeless and classy, and you may choose between more traditional or modern shapes based on personal preference. Also, clear glass place settings might be a good neutral and classy choice for some. 
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Some couples may way their china pattern to match their interests or the specific decor of their home, such as nature or beach themed. 
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Here are some other unique china sets in fun patterns and colors.
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Lastly, other unique ideas are china sets which are personal to you as a couple and could be designs you created or maybe those which feature cities you live in, or other creative places. 
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No matter the china pattern that a couple selects, it is important that the set fits their tastes, home decor, and functional hosting needs. 

Have fun shopping!

-Christie

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