Which cake server set do you like best?

[Treasure43]

Which cake server do you like best?

 

[Treasure43]

 

[Gypsy]

Not to deflate your joy... (I like the second one better)... but I would save the money on this item. I bought a nice set for 12 bucks and in the total budget for my wedding, drop in the bucket. But f you asked me what items I completely would not buy again, if I had to do it all over again, it would be the cake server set. Does nothing but sit there and stare at me taking up space. If you want to get a cake server set... I would get one to match your future flatware pattern, so you can keep using it again and again. And it doesn''t look weddingy and kinda strange when you pull it out on a birthday... kwim?

 

[Lulie]

Going to echo Gypsy, got mine from Michaels I was quite happy when someone decided to steal it or forgot to return it

 

[monarch64]

Aw, my knife and server were a gift from my mother to me at one of my showers and I will use them for years and years and pass them down. I love them. I like the first set out of the two you posted, treasure.

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[Treasure43]

Date: 4/8/2010 10:16:58 PM
Author: Gypsy
Not to deflate your joy... (I like the second one better)... but I would save the money on this item. I bought a nice set for 12 bucks and in the total budget for my wedding, drop in the bucket. But f you asked me what items I completely would not buy again, if I had to do it all over again, it would be the cake server set. Does nothing but sit there and stare at me taking up space. If you want to get a cake server set... I would get one to match your future flatware pattern, so you can keep using it again and again. And it doesn''t look weddingy and kinda strange when you pull it out on a birthday... kwim?

Normally I wouldn''t spend money on something like this but my FMIL wants to buy us our server and have it engraved.

 

[jaylex]

First of all, I like the second one. I tend to stay away from things with lil round fake jewels/crystals/rhinestones on them because they always have the ability to look cheap. Not saying they always do, but the ability is there! lol.
idk. Sorry

I for one, am super excited about our cake server! It goes quite nicely with the china pattern we picked and I do actually see myself getting use out of it!

 

[caribqueen]

I''m personally not into hearts, but I''d pick the 2nd one of the two.

Date: 4/8/2010 10:16:58 PM
Author: Gypsy
Not to deflate your joy... (I like the second one better)... but I would save the money on this item. I bought a nice set for 12 bucks and in the total budget for my wedding, drop in the bucket. But f you asked me what items I completely would not buy again, if I had to do it all over again, it would be the cake server set. Does nothing but sit there and stare at me taking up space. If you want to get a cake server set... I would get one to match your future flatware pattern, so you can keep using it again and again. And it doesn''t look weddingy and kinda strange when you pull it out on a birthday... kwim?

Gypsy, this is definitely a good point and I''m glad you brought it to our attention. It makes sense not to break the bank on something that may end up looking cheesy even if you take it out on special occasions in years to come.

 

[PumpkinPie]

Date: 4/8/2010 11:14:55 PM
Author: caribqueen
I''m personally not into hearts, but I''d pick the 2nd one of the two.

agreed

 

[Haven]

Date: 4/8/2010 11:26:22 PM
Author: Maevie

Date: 4/8/2010 11:14:55 PM
Author: caribqueen
I''m personally not into hearts, but I''d pick the 2nd one of the two.

agreed

Me, too.

My aunt gave us a set as a surprise gift at our RD, which was nice, but we weren''t planning on having one. Our caterer has, you know, serving tools, so we though Why bother?

Our serving ware came with a very nice serving set, too, and it matches our flatware, so we are now the proud owners of two cake serving sets. I really don''t use either very often.

 

[lulu66]

Date: 4/8/2010 11:26:22 PM
Author: Maevie

Date: 4/8/2010 11:14:55 PM

Author: caribqueen

I''m personally not into hearts, but I''d pick the 2nd one of the two.

agreed

agreed, again

did FMIL give you these 2 to choose from? if she''s letting you pick the set, like gypsy said, maybe you could get one that matches your future flatware pattern & she could have that engraved. just a thought.

ours is precious moments (yes, you are allowed to crack up laughing). my mother for some reason thinks i still love precious moments & gave it to me after we got engaged. i contemplated getting another one because i really do think a 30 year old bride & groom cutting the cake w/precious moments set is hilarious & not in a good way. but then i realized who''s gonna even see the darn thing unless i display it on the table, which i don''t plan to do. so, cheesy precious moments it is! i''m just hoping she doesn''t find a cake topper to match

 

[Treasure43]

I like the idea of it matching our future flatware set but unfortunately the pattern we picked doesn''t have a matching set, otherwise I would get that one without a second thought. No, these aren''t two that she gave us to chose from, just two that we saw and really liked

 

[princessplease]

Ours is a very beautiful silverplated set from Reed and Barton. VERY classic and simple, and completely fine for use down the road. I don''t know why they''re not listed in a set, but here they are. (I don''t know why they''re not listed together, as ours came together

)

I''d say go with a plain silver/silverplated serve set since your china pattern doesn''t have one, that way it can be used in the future, and still match with your china.

Knife
Server

 

[beadchick]

Princessplease, your links don''t work, but I think I have the same set.

I''d go w/ the second one.

 

[Bella_mezzo]

I prefer the second, but if you can get one that matches or coordinates with your flatware I''d go in that direction instead.

 

[zoebartlett]

Date: 4/8/2010 10:16:58 PM
Author: Gypsy
Not to deflate your joy... (I like the second one better)... but I would save the money on this item. I bought a nice set for 12 bucks and in the total budget for my wedding, drop in the bucket. But f you asked me what items I completely would not buy again, if I had to do it all over again, it would be the cake server set. Does nothing but sit there and stare at me taking up space. If you want to get a cake server set... I would get one to match your future flatware pattern, so you can keep using it again and again. And it doesn't look weddingy and kinda strange when you pull it out on a birthday... kwim?

I was going to say the same thing as Gypsy.

ETA: Does your FMIL think this is something you really want and will use for a long time after the wedding? Have you told her your thoughts, or is it a case of "this is a gift, I'm not going to say anything and I'll just pick one to make her happy?" Of the two you chose, I do like the second one better because it's simple in design, but to be honest, I'm not really into hearts that much.

 

[princessplease]

Thanks beadchick!
For some reason, I can''t link to them on reedandbarton.com

Anyway, here are the item numbers
Knife- 04770320
Server- 04770276
Just go to reedandbarton.com and search the numbers.