18/10
An 18/10 spoon will feel sturdy and balanced when you hold it and also will have a great stainless sheen. The first number refers to chromium, and refers to how well it will resist rust and staining. The second number represents the amount of nickel in the flatware. The sheen comes from the nickel.
Four
You'll want a chef's knife, paring knife, slicer, ead knife.
Formal and/or casual
Fine china is made of a higher quality. You'll see bone china and porcelain included in the description of fine china. Casual china is more often made of earthenware and stoneware. Casual china is fine for everyday use and can even cut it for special occasions if you pick a timeless, classic pattern.
8-12 Settings
The number of place settings you will need. Dinner parties will usually include six to eight people, but if you have a large family and plan on entertaining during holidays, you may want more.
2-3 Sets
Two if you're good about doing laundry. Three if you won't be doing the laundry right away.
3 Registries
Register at a higher-end department store, a retailer that is widely available, and something slightly different than a standard store like a honeymoon-fund or charity.
3 Price Points
Register for items at various price points.
2-3 Hours
A bottle of red wine takes about 2-3 hours to decant. Do not decant a red wine older than twenty years! You shouldn't need more than one decanter unless you are big wine aficionados.
49-55 Degrees
The optimal temperature for serving white wine.
62-68 Degrees
The optimal temperature for serving red wine.
8-12
Match your stemware to the number of place settings you have.
