Deciding whether to Register for Fine China

Whether or not to register for fine china should be a decision between two people – you and your fiancé. Consider all of the following points when deciding whether it is worthwhile to you.
Will you use the fine china?
First, you need to consider whether you will actually use the fine china. If it is going to sit in a box in the closet for years to come, then there really is no reason to get it now. You will not use it, it will take up space and it could very well break before you even take it out of the box. If, however, you like to use fine china for a variety of special occasions, holidays and events, or if you plan on using it in a china cabinet as part of the decorating of your home, then it very well might be worthwhile to get.
Why are you registering for fine china?
Think about the reasons behind why you are registering for fine china. If it is solely because it is tradition, someone else wants you to or you think it is expected of you, then those are not necessarily the right reasons to do it. You should register for it because it is what you want, not because someone else wants or expects it.
Is it worth the cost?
Fine china is expensive. You should consider whether you really want it. Is it something that is really worth the amount of money that will be spent on it?
Do you have a place to store it?
You cannot simply store fine china anywhere, as it is obviously fragile. If you have a china cabinet in which to store it, then that is fine; but make sure that you have somewhere safe. You do not want to add clutter to an already cluttered space.
Are there other things that you would rather get for presents?
Even if you are not actually spending the money for the fine china, it is like you are. You are giving up many other presents for it. In many cases, fine china is so expensive that a person may give you a single setting as a gift. Think about the gifts that each of those people could give you and decide whether you want the fine china.
Do you know what design you want?
You are probably not going to get too many sets of fine china. If you are not positive as to how your permanent home will be decorated, you might want to wait to buy the set.
Just because you do not register for fine china does not mean you are not going to ever get it. Consider the above factors to decide whether you want to include it as part of your wedding registry.