Bella
My fiance and I are getting married soon and are doing our gift registry list in a few weeks. We already have an 8 person cutlery/dinnerware set from our engagement. We are considering increasing it to a 12 or 16 place setting so we can accommodate more people and to account for breakages - what size setting do you think should we get?
Answer
The standard has been twelve for years, but many manufacturers are now selling boxed sets of eight. That being said, most "good" china is sold open stock which means you can buy whatever pieces you want individually, so your options are basically endless!
We have two sets of "good" china and one set of "everyday" china. One of the sets of "good" china is 16 place settings, but that's mostly due to a screaming deal on ebay! When we have gatherings that are too large for one or the other set we just alternate the two patterns around the table!
As for flatware, trust me, you can never have too much! We have 4 different sets, with one being strictly for everyday use, one in silver, and two for larger parties. We actually have one pattern in which we have thirty place settings just for really large parties.(it still wasn't enough for Christmas last year!)
Do whatever feels right for you! If you think you'll do a great deal of entertaining or if you both have large families plan accordingly!
Congratulations! I hope you have a very long and happy life together and many wonderful dinner parties!
The standard has been twelve for years, but many manufacturers are now selling boxed sets of eight. That being said, most "good" china is sold open stock which means you can buy whatever pieces you want individually, so your options are basically endless!
We have two sets of "good" china and one set of "everyday" china. One of the sets of "good" china is 16 place settings, but that's mostly due to a screaming deal on ebay! When we have gatherings that are too large for one or the other set we just alternate the two patterns around the table!
As for flatware, trust me, you can never have too much! We have 4 different sets, with one being strictly for everyday use, one in silver, and two for larger parties. We actually have one pattern in which we have thirty place settings just for really large parties.(it still wasn't enough for Christmas last year!)
Do whatever feels right for you! If you think you'll do a great deal of entertaining or if you both have large families plan accordingly!
Congratulations! I hope you have a very long and happy life together and many wonderful dinner parties!
I want to buy the Corelle Red Chile dinnerware set but want to know if it is lead free. How do I find out?
patricia01
Answer
I checked Corelle.com and they didn't have any information about where this dinnerware is made, so it could be made in a country that has no rules or laws concerning lead in dinnerware. Customs doesn't test for lead either. You could write Consumer Reports and ask, or check the web for recalls, but I didn't find any pertinent information currently available.
Here's what to try next:
Get a lead tester at home depot or Lowe's or a larger drug store or Wal-Mart or something. It should come in a crayon like thing that you just rub on and it changes color if there's lead in it. Then take it to the store and test the dinnerware you like before you buy. If there aren't any on the shelf take the box up to customer service and tell them you would like to open it and test it for lead before you buy it please. Most of the time they are happy to help. Good Luck. I like that pattern too : )
I checked Corelle.com and they didn't have any information about where this dinnerware is made, so it could be made in a country that has no rules or laws concerning lead in dinnerware. Customs doesn't test for lead either. You could write Consumer Reports and ask, or check the web for recalls, but I didn't find any pertinent information currently available.
Here's what to try next:
Get a lead tester at home depot or Lowe's or a larger drug store or Wal-Mart or something. It should come in a crayon like thing that you just rub on and it changes color if there's lead in it. Then take it to the store and test the dinnerware you like before you buy. If there aren't any on the shelf take the box up to customer service and tell them you would like to open it and test it for lead before you buy it please. Most of the time they are happy to help. Good Luck. I like that pattern too : )
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