On The Table

Wedding List Service

by admin on 05/03/10 at 1:13 pm

The wonderful tradition of buying the bride and groom gifts originates from a time when the bride’s father gave money or gifts in the form of a dowry to his future son-in-law and family. Today, the tradition has evolved with family and friends giving presents to the happy couple. To make it easier for your guests to select the right gift that they can be sure will be fully appreciated, it’s now socially acceptable to use a Wedding List Service and to make the gift list available online.

At On the Table we run a full wedding list service which is practical, easy to use and provides an excellent way of making sure you get the presents you really want and need.

Organising your wedding is all consuming and creating the Wedding List can often seem daunting, however, as specialists in tableware and kitchen lifestyle products, offer a superb wedding list service for your convenience.

Here are a couple of tips and some great dinnerware and kitchen ideas to get you started:-

• It is a good idea to set up your list at least three months before the big day, and preferably before you send out your invitations.
• A good rule of thumb is to review what you already have and then from there add the missing essentials to your list.
• When building a dinnerware set you should aim to cater for at least 8 place settings and remember to provide for a set of serving utensils to match.

LSA White Dinnerware

The LSA Luna is a very attractive timeless range of white porcelain produced by LSA with its simple shapes and contemporary look it will easily compliment existing table accessories.

The dinnerware range includes Luna Cereal / Pudding Bowl, Luna Creamer & Sugar, Deep Serving Bowl, Pasta/Soup Bowl, Plates, Soup/Noodle Bowl, Mug & Coffee Cup & Saucer, and Teapot & Teacup & Saucer.

All the pieces are microwave and dishwasher safe and prices start at £3.30 for a Tea / Side Plate.

Fairmont & Main White Linen Dinnerware

The White Linen Dinnerware is also very popular, with its finely ribbed pattern and detailing. The pale cream dinnerware is made of high-fired earthenware making it very durable and suitable for use in the dishwasher or microwave.

The pieces in the collection are perfect for everyday use while a wider collection is great for entertaining.

Prices start at £3.50 for a side plate.

Spot Dinnerware

If you prefer dinnerware with a spot of colour then the new Spot Dinnerware by Fairmont & Main has a very broad appeal with its contemporary spot pattern and rustic shapes.

The blue spot is proved such a success that a new red spot design has now been added to the range. These two vibrant and colourful designs are great  to mix with other kitchen and dining accessories.

To fully appreciate the range, why not pop into On The Table shop, this dinnerware range is on display and surrounded by other inspirational gift ideas.

Outdoor Dinnerware

If you enjoy eating Al fresco, then take a look at the exciting range of melamine plates, bowls and tumblers created by Navigate and Guzzini.

This tough yet elegant range is ideally suited for use on boats, at festivals and garden parties, or for garden BBQ’s and picnics.

Prices start from £2.10 for a Polka Dot Melamine Bowl.

Kitchen Gadgets

A good selection of kitchen utensils and Kitchen gadgets are indispensable. There are a huge variety of inexpensive ideas from On The table, that might find their way onto your list

If you like unusual and quirky contemporary designs, then Alessi Kitchenware could be for you.

Alessi’s fun kitchenware includes the Bunny & Carrot Paper Towel Holder, Parmenide Parmesan Grater, Cico Egg Cup, Ship Shape Butter Boat, Magic Bunny Cocktail-Stick Holder, Anna G Corkscrew and Girotondo Napkin/Letter Holder.

My favourites are:

Alessi Parmenide Parmesan Grater.

No kitchen is complete without a grater.

If you enjoy garnishing your Italian dishes with cheese this handy little Parmesan grater, grates and stores the cheese ready to shake straight onto your pasta.

The Alessi Parmenide Parmesan Grater designed by Alejandro Ruiz is priced at £8 and is available in three colours, blue, cream and red.

A great funky little addition to any kitchen.

Anna G Corkscrew

The Alessi Anna G Corkscrew is a must for any wine lover and the designs by Alessandro Mendini are sure to bring a smile to your face.

The people-like corkscrews with arms lift to effortlessly remove the cork! The Anna G Corkscrews are available in four colours blue, black, red burgundy and pale yellow and are priced at £24.

The Wedding and Gift Lists services are a particular speciality of On The Table, with a whole host of choice, ranging from full to part wedding lists and from engagement to silver wedding anniversaries and beyond.

If you have a contemporary lifestyle and are looking for a range that is slightly more unusual than your local store has to offer, then On the Table will be able to help you.

Creating your list with ON THE TABLE is very easy, all you need to do is:

• Browse the On The Table web site and select your gifts
• Or, visit the On The Table shop to view and choose from a wider selection of ideas
• Email, or phone on 01305 257258 with your selection and you will receive an acknowledgment list for your confirmation
• You’re guests will be able to view the list on-line in the Wedding list section at ‘www.onthetable.co.uk’
• You’re gift list is continually updated after each purchase to avoid duplication.
• There is no extra charge for gift wrapping of wedding presents selected through this service.
• On The Table will be happy to delivery your gifts free of charge if you live within a 20 mile radius of the shop.
• Outside this area, normal post and packing rate will be charged to the purchaser.
• You will receive a complete list of gifts purchased along with summary details of the purchaser, to assist you with your thank you letters.

As a thank you for using On the Table Wedding List Service for your gift list, and for a period of three months after the event, you will be able to buy any remaining items on your list at a discount of 10%.