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Registry Roundup: The Table Is Flat

YumSugar — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:57:51 -0700

You've picked out your favorite dishware, you've found the perfect glasses, and you've even - thanks to CasaSugar - discovered the ultimate table linens. Now all that's left in creating the dining portion of your registry is flatware. While it may not be the most glamorous part of the table, choosing the correct flatware is an import decision. Do you go ornate and over the top? Do you go everyday or sterling silver? The decision is up to you, keep in mind your needs and desires. If you're planning on getting a set of fine china in addition to everyday dishes, then you should probably do the same for flatware.

Whatever you decide, just make sure you don't forget the serving spoons, forks and knives!

If you're not sure where to begin, take a look at our cute and nifty printable registry as well as all of our wedding coverage at IDoSugar.

Acacia Flatware Box - $120.00	Gourmet Settings Windermere Serveware - $7.99
Iittala Renzo Piano Flatware - $105.00	Ricci Silversmith - $84.90
Nuvola ICE Five Piece Place Setting - $37.50	Sasaki "Peapod" 5-Piece Place Setting - $60.00
Yamazaki Appel 65-Piece Flatware Set with Wood Chest - $199.99	50-Piece Foster Flatware Set - $205.10
Trapunto D' Oro - Pierced Table Spoon - $23.00	Iittala Mango Flatware - $70.00
Dandelion Greens Flatware - $24.00	Harmony Flatware Dessert Set - $30.00
Pewter Flatware - $98.00	Reed and Barton Bristol Mahogany Flatware Chest - $139.99
Borromeo Flatware - $95.00	Oneida "Sheraton" Beverage Spoon - $20.50
Meridian Satin 5 Piece Placesetting - $29.99	"20th-Century Baroque" 92-Piece Silver-Plated Flatware Service - $299.90
Kya 5 Piece Placesetting - $43.00	Flatware Chest - $300.00
20-Piece San Remo Flatware Set - $75.00	kate spade "Larabee Dot" Stainless Flatware Collection - $10.00
Vera Wang Wedgwood "Vesta" Stainless Flatware Collection - $75.00	Kate Spade Belle Boulevard 2-Piece Dessert Set for Lenox - $59.99
"Medici" Flatware - $150.00	Five-Piece Venice Flatware - $115.00
Yamazaki Hospitality 5-Piece Entertainment Set - $49.99	Kate Spade Classic Quilted Flatware 5-Piece Place Setting - $54.99
80-Piece Gold-Plated Antiqued Baroque Flatware - $455.00	Ginkgo Zenith Flatware - $64.99
Villeroy & Boch "Marchesi" 4 Piece Steak Set : for 2 people - $75.00	Ebony Hanging Flatware Set - $129.95
Five-Piece Mother-of-Pearl Flatware Set - $90.00	Match - $221.00
Dansk "Rondure" Stainless Flatware Collection - $17.00	Normann Copenhagen 3 Chefs - $50.00
Pasta Serve Set - $24.00	Groove Servers - $19.95
Lenox "Opal Innocence" Dessert Server - $43.00	Mesa Serving Pieces - $29.95
Nambe Cherry Salad Servers - $89.00	Towle Mother-of-Pearl Servers - $38.90
Hostess Set, Four Pieces - $44.90	Yamazaki "Hospitality" Stainless Steel Slotted Serving Spoon - $20.00
Nambe "Spinnaker" 3-Piece Serving Set - $85.00	Olive Wood Ladle - $45.00
9" Stainless Steel Gravy Ladle with Side Pourer - $8.95	Henckels Duo Knife Sharpener - $54.99
Mikoto Knife Block Large - Black - $150.00	Global Chef’s Knife, 8" - $100.00
Shun Elite Ken Onion 8" Chef’s Knife - $299.95	Shun Steel Bread Knife, 9" - $129.95
Six Steak Knives - $99.90	Laguiole Steak Knives, Set of 4 - $89.00
Oxo International Paring/Chef Knife Set - $11.99	Zwilling J.A. Henckels "TWIN Cuisine" Paring Knife, 4" - $68.00
All-Clad Marble Cheese Board - $59.99	Stainless Steel Cheese Knife Set - 3 Piece - $14.99
Cheese Knives - $17.95	Sagaform® Paus Cheese Slicer and Butter Knife - $4.99
Global® Ceramic Sharpener - $105.00	Global 6-Piece Knife Block Set - $437.99
Wusthof Come-Apart Kitchen Shears - $19.99	Nizor Scissor Knife - $32.00
Lenox "Swedish Lodge" 7-Piece Entertainment Set - $125.00	Sagaform® 2-Piece Mingle Butter/Cheese Knife Set - $17.99
Wine Enthusiast 7 Piece Stainless Cheese Board Set - $19.99	Vera Wang Wedgwood "Vesta" 3-Piece Serving Set - $95.00
Wavelength 4 Piece Hostess Set - $100.00	Floral Elegance 4 Piece Hostess Set - $39.99
Harvest Serving Set - $20.00	Hammered Tomato Fork - $50.00
Rösle® Meat Fork - $15.00	Hammered Bamboo Chopsticks Sets of 2 Pairs - $5.98
Chopsticks in Bamboo Box - $3.95	Mini Cocktail Spoons Set Of Six - $5.95
Maroc Dinner Knife Set of 4 - $15.96	Atticus Shimmer Horn Salad Servers - $115.50
Glittering Cocktail Forks, Set of 4 - $12.95	Meret Serving Pieces - $59.95
Party Spoons Set Of Six - $9.95	Waterford "Ballet Ribbon" 2-Piece Cake Set - $60.00
Stainless Steel Pie Server - $6.95	Open Air - Dessert Spoons - Set of six - $30.00
Soda Fountain Spoon, Set of 6 - $10.95	Stainless Steel Ice Cream Spoons, Set of 6 - $8.95
Wire Cheese Slicer - $2.95	Sandra Jordan Horn Handled Hammered Leaf Server - $115.00

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Rustic Country Kitchen Has Its Charm

partysugar — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:01:31 -0700

When I was little and dreamed of the fabulous farm life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, I imagined a classic country kitchen filled with rustic accents and rural touches. Perhaps you had a similar fantasy because the Yum Market on TeamSugar is full of charming country items. Wire baskets and ceramic mugs will bring the feeling of wide open spaces to a confined kitchen. Or how about hosting a rustic country dinner with down home fare on the menu and this twig flatware on the table. Superstar bookmarker serenityspeaks found these utensils that would look lovely on a large wooden table. For all of the finds, scroll to the right below.

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Charm Flatware: Love It or Hate It?

partysugar — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:18:31 -0800

I hate to say it but I find flatware incredibly interesting. Often overlooked but essential to any formal table setting, the knives, forks, and spoons can make or break a table. At first glance, I hated this Charm flatware because I thought it was a set of different colors. When I realized the sets come in only one color, I totally saw them in a new light. The red would look gorgeous on a Valentine's Day table! What do you think? Is this flatware simply fab or horribly drab?

Snap To It! Snap-a-Party from Fred

YumSugar — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:58:19 -0700

All week I've been talking about how to register for fancy dinnerware and flatware, but what if you just want something cheap and fun? Well hey I've got just the thing for you. Check out the Snap-a-Party from Fred. Okay, so it's not exactly the sort of fine china that will last you years and years, and you probably can't register for it anywhere, but it's definitely fun. The Snap-A-Party makes me think of those little bits and pieces from toys or model planes. It comes complete with a knife, fork, spoon, plate, chopsticks, toothpick and (this one sort of baffles me) a napkin ring. They're packed 4 to a pack (it is after all snap-a-PARTY, not snap-a-solo-outing) and come in 4 colors.

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Wedding Registry 101: Flatware

YumSugar — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:58:39 -0700

So you've picked out your dinnerware and drinkware, looks like the flatware is next!

Just like dinnerware and glassware, you will (traditionally) want to register for both fancy and everyday versions. Your fancy flatware is reserved for holidays and special occasions, while your everyday flatware is the stuff that is going to get banged around and ground up in the garbage disposal (come on, who hasn't done that at least once). You may decide that fancy flatware is not your thing, and that you would rather your guests spend the money on other accessories (soup spoons, knives, serving sets) instead. To check out a few tips on what to look for in flatware, as well as get a list of useful things to add to the flatware portion of your registry, read more

When choosing flatware make sure that the pieces feel balanced in your hand. If it's too heavy it may feel even worse when there's food at the other end.
Make sure the flatware you choose complements your chosen dinnerware. The fancy should complement the fancy and the everyday complements the everyday.
Choose a good quality stainless steel, 18/10 stainless steel is a combination of steel, chromium and nickel for its shine.
A lot of people think it's bad luck to receive knives as a wedding gift. If you think this way and get knives, then turn your "gift" into a financial transaction by giving a penny for each knife to the person who gave you the knives.
Your everyday flatware should definitely be dishwasher safe.
A five piece place setting includes salad fork, dinner fork, knife, soup spoon and teaspoon.
Be sure to choose serving sets that will complement your flatware and dinnerware.
If you choose an elaborate design for your dishes, you may want to go simpler in your flatware and vice versa.
Register for the same number of place settings as your dinnerware and glassware.
A checklist of flatware related items that you might want to consider:
- 5 piece fancy place settings (get the same number as plates)
- 5 piece everyday settings
- Serving Sets
- Soup Ladle
- Butter Knife
- Cheese Knives
- Chef Knife
- Steak Knives
- Paring Knife
- Bread Knife

Be sure to check back tomorrow when I discuss the stuff everyone wants: appliances.

Shown: Atlas Flatware from Pottery Barn

Crate and Barrel Flatware Stockings: Love It or Hate It?

YumSugar — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:00:52 -0800

Napkins not festive enough for you? Then tuck your holiday silverware into one of these Crate and Barrel Felt Flatware Stockings ($12.95). Cute, or too close to socks for comfort?

Come Party With Me: Potluck Thanksgiving - The Look

partysugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:50:03 -0800

When hosting any Thanksgiving dinner, be it a potluck or one where you do the majority of the cooking, it's a good idea to set the table a couple of days in advance.

Start with a seasonal tablecloth, then add the good china, polished flatware, and wine glasses. Serve the cocktails in tumblers and the turkey on a large platter.

Lots of candlelight creates a festive atmosphere, so place votives on the table and pillar candles around the dining room. Don't forget a bouquet or two of fresh flowers.

Consider the counter space; a lot of it might be in use during the hours before the meal, so a folding table where guests can place their contributions is crucial. If you are attending a potluck, make your dish in a vessel that has a cover or in a disposable pan that can be discarded at the end of the night.

Come Party With Me: Passover - The Look

partysugar — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:15:10 -0700

Passover revolves around a traditional ceremony at a dining table, so take the time to set the table a couple of days before the dinner party. Cover the table with a printed satin gray tablecloth. Place a plate in front of each seat and top it with a gray napkin (preferably one that matches the tablecloth) rolled into a silver napkin ring. Use your best flatware and properly set the silverware with the forks on the left of the plate and the knife to the right of the plate. A spoon is necessary for enjoying the matzo ball soup - it goes on the outside of the knives. White wine and red wine glasses belong on the upper right side of the plate. For an intimate glowing atmosphere, light low candles. Fill a silver vase with flowing white flowers and make the Seder plate the centerpiece and focal point.

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Come Party With Me: Chinese New Year - The Look

partysugar — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:15:06 -0800

Red and gold are the perfect colors for an elegant Chinese New Year dinner. Use Asian prints and symbols as accents. Start by covering the table in a rich red tablecloth. Set the table with gold plates, gold napkin rings, and golden stemmed flatware. Instead of a floral arrangement, place a large golden bowl in the center of the table. Fill with vibrant tangerines.

Glass barware with a dragon motif is divine for serving shinsei sangria. Run globular votives down the middle of the table. Place fresh bamboo planters in the corners of the dining space. Write the name of each guest on the back of traditional red envelopes and use instead of place card holders.

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Come Party With Me: Summer Solstice - The Look

partysugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:15:29 -0700

The color scheme of any party should coincide with the invitation. For a Summer solstice dinner, choose colors that are bright and fresh, like sunny yellow and herb green.

If you don't have an outdoor table, move one outside to your patio or deck. Cover with a tablecloth, or if the table is wood, a pretty runner. Green patterned plates draw the focus to the table.

Place simple flatware on folded yellow napkins. Hang lights or lanterns from the trees and arrange yellow flowers in clear vases. Green votives cast a welcoming glow on the evening. Write the guest's name on a piece of cardstock, punch a hole in the cardstock, slide on a piece of ribbon, and tie to the back of each chair.

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