My husband and I had picked out this pattern as our wedding china and have been very pleased with our choice. We have recieved many compliments on our beautiful china. People talk about how the pattern is so shiny and stands out so well, without looking cheap. We also have used them for our first Christmas and the plates and all other dishes cleaned up very easily and held up to all the excess handling that was done with them. We can't wait to add to our collection!