WHY TIFFANY Tiffany believes that beautiful design makes life more beautiful. Not just on special days, but every day. Since 1837, Tiffany china, silver and crystal have been crafted and designed to be used, enjoyed and treasured for an entire lifetime. Some day, they will be passed on to enrich the lives of your children. And your children s children. Establishing a home is a thrilling experience. Of all the decisions brides and grooms make, registering for wedding gifts is among the most important. And, the most fun. This book will help make these exciting decisions easier. TIFFANY & CO. BRIDAL REGISTRY
TO REGISTER AT TIFFANY If you love beautiful things, registering at Tiffany & Co. is both a breeze and a delight. The adventure begins in the store itself, where you are encouraged to browse by yourselves, seeing and touching the timeless Tiffany designs. Because there are many different patterns, and tastes may vary, it is a helpful first step to establish your own design preference. Also, remember that it is important to register early. This is a courtesy to your guests and at the same time helps you receive the designs of your choice. YOUR TIFFANY CONSULTANT As soon as you are ready, it is time to meet with a Tiffany Bridal Consultant. This professional has years of experience and will help you make the important choices with confidence. TIFFANY ONLINE An online registry is a wonderful convenience. Through www.tiffany.com or weddingchannel.com, your guests can purchase from the Tiffany registry with ease and security. Also, the bride and groom can check their gift status. Your registry activity will be updated every 24 hours. A Tiffany registry will remain active for three years from the event date. Returns are credited for up to 30 days with nonrefundable store credit. TIFFANY & CO. BRIDAL REGISTRY
A TIFFANY TABLE A beautifully set table is a theater where romance, wit and fascinating conversation unfold over an entire lifetime. The patterns you select today will quickly become an intimate part of your family s life. Which pieces you choose, and how many, depends very much on your taste, your lifestyle and your plans for the future. Here are some questions to consider while making your selections: What is the size of your family? Will you be entertaining friends or business colleagues? Do you plan to have seated dinners? Will you do buffet entertaining? Though the actual pieces you choose are up to you, Tiffany recommends a five-piece place setting for china and flatware. You should also remember that mixing different patterns is a perfectly acceptable expression of individual style. TIFFANY & CO. A TIFFANY TABLE
A TIFFANY TABLE SETTING On the opposite page are diagrams for the most commonly used table settings. Naturally, these are just suggestions and may be adjusted according to your menu. Napkin placement can vary widely. In a formal setting, it is often centered on the plate. It is helpful to remember that logic and convenience determine the position of silverware on the table. TIFFANY FORMAL A formal dinner or lunch usually features additional courses and more than one wine. This setting includes most but not all of the pieces you might need. China: service/buffet plate with soup bowl plus bread and butter plate followed by dinner and salad/dessert plates. Silver: formal sterling silver is placed on either side of the plate in the order in which they are used, from the outside in: salad or fish fork, dinner fork. Soup spoon, fish knife, dinner knife. Butter spreader on bread plate, dessert fork and spoon are centered horizontally above the dinner plate. Crystal glasses: goblet, white wine, red wine, flute. TIFFANY EVERYDAY A typical everyday dinner or lunch setting might include these pieces. China: soup bowl, dinner, salad/dessert plates. Silver: dinner fork and soup or dessert spoon, dinner knife. Crystal glasses: goblet, red or white wine. TIFFANY BREAKFAST Breakfast menus may vary widely. The following is a suggestion only. China: salad/dessert plate or dinner plate, all-purpose bowl, cup and saucer. Silver: luncheon fork, teaspoon (on saucer), dessert spoon, luncheon knife. Crystal glasses: tall and short. TIFFANY & CO. A TIFFANY TABLE
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YOUR TIFFANY CHINA There is a reason that Tiffany china designs are used and honored worldwide. The craftsmanship is unsurpassed. The materials are superlative. The designs are timeless. Over the years, Tiffany china only becomes more beautiful. Tiffany & Co. offers three kinds of dinnerware. PORCELAIN Porcelain is the finest grade of pottery, made of kaolin (china clay), quartz and feldspar. It is extremely malleable and can be formed into precise shapes with fine detail. Fine porcelain has varying degrees of translucence. Most Tiffany porcelain is made in Limoges, France. BONE CHINA Bone China is similar to porcelain with the addition of bone ash, making it the whitest and most durable and chip resistant of all chinas. The translucence of bone china is remarkable. EARTHENWARE Earthenware is fired at a lower temperature and is naturally more porous and less durable than porcelain or bone china. It is the least formal of chinas often appearing in whimsical shapes and freely painted patterns that add personality to casual dining. Tiffany earthenware is often hand-painted in Italy or France and covered with a fine glaze. TIFFANY & CO. CHINA
DINNERWARE PIECES This chart illustrates the customary pieces offered in each pattern. Please note, some patterns may offer more or fewer selections. Tiffany recommends that you register for a service for 12 as well as the accessory serving pieces of your choice. A standard five-piece place setting includes a dinner plate, salad/dessert plate, bread and butter plate, cup and saucer. You might also consider adding a soup bowl to each place setting. Many brides and grooms register for extra pieces for instance, since salad plates usually double as dessert plates, registering for twice the amount can save you from having to wash dishes between courses. Remember that individual pieces can be ordered separately. SERVICE/BUFFET PLATE DINNER PLATE SALAD/DESSERT PLATE BREAD AND BUTTER PLATE ALL-PURPOSE BOWL RIM SOUP BOWL CREAM SOUP BOWL AND SAUCER BREAKFAST CUP AND SAUCER TEACUP AND SAUCER AFTER DINNER CUP AND SAUCER MUG
COFFEEPOT TEAPOT PITCHER SUGAR BOWL CREAMER VEGETABLE DISH SERVING BOWL GRAVY BOAT AND STAND TUREEN/COVERED VEGETABLE BOWL PLATTER TIFFANY & CO. CHINA
YOUR TIFFANY STERLING SILVER In candlelight or breakfast light, nothing compares to the look and feel of Tiffany sterling silver flatware. And, with regular use, Tiffany sterling acquires a patina or soft luster, so pleasing to the eye. Tiffany silver is sterling silver. It was Tiffany & Co. that set the.925 sterling standard for American silver in 1851. In the hand, each piece of Tiffany silver is perfectly balanced with significantly greater heft. Tiffany uses more silver in its designs. Many Tiffany silver patterns date back to the nineteenth century. The workmanship in Tiffany sterling is truly remarkable. You will notice in all patterns the design motif is reprised on the back of the pieces. Knife handles are virtually seamless and not artificially weighted with sand or other foreign materials. TIFFANY & CO. STERLING SILVER
STERLING SILVER PIECES Tiffany offers flatware designs to complement a range of decorative styles from traditional to contemporary. Tiffany recommends that you register for a service for 12. The standard five-piece setting includes a dinner knife and fork, teaspoon, salad fork and butter spreader or dessert spoon. If you wish to vary or add to the standard place settings, individual pieces can easily be ordered separately. DINNER FORK DINNER KNIFE SALAD FORK TEASPOON DESSERT SPOON HOLLOW HANDLE BUTTER SPREADER FLAT HANDLE BUTTER SPREADER LUNCHEON FORK LUNCHEON KNIFE DESSERT FORK DESSERT KNIFE FISH FORK FISH KNIFE AFTERNOON TEASPOON CREAM SOUP SPOON STEAK KNIFE COFFEE SPOON ICED TEA SPOON BOUILLON SPOON COCKTAIL FORK
COLD MEAT FORK ROAST CARVER ROAST FORK FLAT SERVER CAKE SERVER CAKE KNIFE TABLESPOON PIERCED TABLESPOON SUGAR SPOON BUTTER SERVER CHEESE SERVER SERVING FORK VEGETABLE SPOON PIERCED VEGETABLE SPOON SALAD SERVING FORK SALAD SERVING SPOON GRAVY LADLE SAUCE LADLE TIFFANY & CO. STERLING SILVER
YOUR TIFFANY CRYSTAL Tiffany crystal brings both elegance and tradition to the table. There is none more beautiful. And over the years, this is the crystal that honors every day and is used to toast those special occasions. Tiffany stemware and barware is made of crystal, not glass. Crystal is clear brighter and stronger than glass. The finished product is both a delight to the eye and a joy to touch. When tapped gently, it rings for the ear! Some Tiffany crystal can be engraved or etched with a monogram. With proper care, Tiffany crystal will survive for generations. TIFFANY & CO. CRYSTAL
T I F FA N Y B A R W A R E Tiffany crystal. Tiffany sterling. Add ice, then stir, shake or pour. Timeless designs for the bar and for always. P L E A S E N O T E T H AT I T E M S A R E S U B J E C T T O AVA I L A B I L I T Y.
STEMWARE AND BARWARE CONSIDERATIONS Tiffany recommends that you register for a service of 12: goblet, red wine, white wine and flute. For the bar, we suggest double old fashioned, highball, martini glasses and brandy snifters.
GOBLET RED WINE WHITE WINE FLUTE BRANDY SNIFTER CORDIAL MARTINI BEER MUG ICED BEVERAGE HIGHBALL DOUBLE OLD FASHIONED TIFFANY & CO. CRYSTAL
TIFFANY ACCESSORIES Part of a well-furnished life are those useful, everyday objects that make a home more beautiful. Tiffany designs will grace a dinner table, mantle or sideboard. Special Tiffany touches in every room of the house will, over time, define your special style. For generations, Tiffany has helped brides and grooms with these important selections. When registering your choices, it is important to envision your interior design taste and to choose those particular designs that are uniquely you. BOWLS, CANDLESTICKS AND VASES Elegant objects that are both useful and aesthetic. TIFFANY & CO. ACCESSORIES
CLOCKS, FRAMES AND DESK ITEMS Intelligent design rewards the eye over and over, for a lifetime.
A TIFFANY WEDDING For more than a century, brides and grooms have turned to Tiffany & Co. for the timeless designs and thoughtful services that contribute to a beautiful wedding. ENGAGEMENT RINGS AND WEDDING BANDS Tiffany s diamond engagement rings and wedding bands are known and celebrated worldwide. Since the introduction of the classic six-prong Tiffany setting more than a century ago, Tiffany has created a wide variety of different designs. TIFFANY & CO. A TIFFANY WEDDING
STATIONERY Tiffany offers engraved invitations, note cards and stationery for before and after the wedding. Custom monogram and letterhead designs are also available.
ENGRAVING Tiffany s engraving and etching services can individualize many sterling silver and crystal objects with initials, special messages and monograms.
GIFTS FOR THE WEDDING PARTY At Tiffany you will find exclusive and distinctive gifts for the bridesmaids and groomsmen, as well as for the bride and groom to give one another.
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