As you can probably imagine, I LOVE a good party.
To me, being with good friends for any reason is enough reason to have a party.
Dinner parties are my favourite.
I break out my wedding china and crystal and my husband cooks up something delicious for our guests (yes, HE cooks!) So I'm always amazed when brides tell me they won't be registering for fancy china or delicate crystal.
"Oh we have everything...
We've been living together for awhile" I see...
well mismatched plates, IKEA silverware, and some glasses you took from your local pub may work for ordinary dinners when it's just the two of you but it doesn't work when you're inviting people over for dinner.
Sorry ladies but if you're expecting company then you NEED lovely dinnerware.
Think about the future...
everyone gathered around your table for the first Christmas dinner hosted by you and your hubbie.
How will you make that GREAT impression on your mother-in-law?? So kick it up a notch! What Will You Need? I'm a believer in 12 place settings.
Your table only seats 6 though?? Seriously, are you really going to stay in your starter home for the rest of your life? Probably NOT.
As your family grows, so will your dinner table so plan ahead and register for 12 place settings.
Get A Bigger Table For Special Occasions We sometimes rent a large table to host our friends when we have a special occasion to celebrate.
For my birthday last year we did just that- we rented a table for 12 along with all the linens and set it in all our wedding dinnerware.
It was sooo beautiful and our guests had the best time! Ciara's Bridal Advice Toss your mismatched collection of dollar store plates and register for some really nice china that will impress your guests and even make your food look better! Who knows maybe next Thanksgiving YOU will be the hostess? Break out that china and prepare to dazzle your guests with your fabulous style and culinary surprises!