When we created our wedding registry eight years ago, my husband was very particular about which silverware sets, kitchen cutlery and steak knives we would choose. After all, purchasing these pieces is an investment and we did not want to have to replace them in just two or three years. For example, the silverware we chose was of fine quality. We did not want anything flimsy (remember the ice cream test). We believed the right set for us would be simple, modern, and sleek. We did not want something ornate that we may change our minds about in a few years as our tastes evolved. We actually only chose one set of stainless steel silverware, rather than one for everyday use and one to use with our fine china. As I said, the style we chose was simple and sleek and it actually was very versatile.
Now that eight years have passed, our silverware is showing signs of wear. It has not tarnished at all, but is a little scratched. I'm excited at the possiblity of choosing a new set within the next year or two. Knowing us, we will probably choose something that looks exactly the same as what we selected almost a decade ago.
