…but receiving also feels pretty darn good.
A few months back, my Gaga (AKA “The Perfume Lady“) surprised the mister and me with our first official wedding gift! It was particularly special because it was completely unexpected and out of the blue.
Wanna know what she gave us? (All upcoming photos by Miss Armadillo)
Our very own fancy flatware!
My Gaga LOVES to go to antique malls and antique stores, and she stumbled upon this beautiful silverplate set by Community during one of her random shopping trips and said she immediately thought of us. What’s most shocking is that all the pieces are in amazing condition, and it’s an entire set.
From what I’ve gathered on the web, Community is NOW known as Oneida, and on the scale of fancy/expensive flatware, silverplate is the midpoint between stainless steel and silverware. Basically, I think it’s like stainless steel plated with silver (but I could be wrong about this!).
After a little more research, I found out that our pattern is called “Morning Star” and was made by Community/Oneida in 1948. It’s a discontinued pattern, obviously, but I really think the design is delicately classy, without being overly ornate. I love it!
I also love that the set is in its original chest, which makes for good storage and presentation. Mostly, I just can’t wait to whip these babies out on special occasions and feel like I’ve stepped back into the 1950s as we host some wonderfully fancy dinner parties! I’m already looking forward to adding to the set over the years, because things like gravy ladles and tomato servers also come in the Morning Star pattern.
Were you surprised by an unexpected or completely thoughtful wedding gift from a family member or friend? Have you received a wedding gift you didn’t necessarily ask for but were thrilled to receive?
That’s awesome. I never thought I would want a fancy flatware set buy now I totally want a vintage set like yours! What a cool gift!
What an awesome find! 
It’s beautiful too, and will be a great conversation starter!
That’s so sweet, true vintage. I love how you said our pattern, so fancy!
wow, that’s an awesome find. I can’t believe it still has a case. I am so jealous!
Such a sweet gift! I totally love fancy flatware.. we didn’t register for or get any because between my mom and her parents, we have about 4 sets. I’ll get my own someday!
really great gift. its awesome that she found it, and that its so unique!
I keep thinking of Lady Gaga when I read about your grandma. Pops!
I love how sweet and unexpected this gift was! And it’s in such great shape..,I can see all the parties now.
that’s a really cool git! What an awesome set of flatware… I especially like how it’s an antique AND has it’s original case for storing!
Wow, that is such a beautiful set and what a sweet gift!!
Mrs. Armadillo, Houston, Texas Age and Occupation: 23, Graduate Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Armed Security Officer Engagement Date: September 28, 2011 Wedding Date: March 2013 Venue: First Presbyterian Church/Bay City Civic Center About Me: I’m an oldies-loving, board game-playing, coffee addicted fine arts junkie from Southeast Texas in pursuit of her master’s degree in communication studies who met the goofy, strong, artistic, and unexpected love of her life in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas. Serendipity threw us together again and again (and again) on our college campus before we eventually stuck, but when we finally did submit to destiny, we hit the ground running and never looked back! We’re planning a religious, small town, budget-friendly, DIY-infused “winter becomes springtime” ceremony and reception to celebrate the beginning of our lives together with the people we love the most, and are pouring our hearts and souls into making sure our wedding represents us as a couple down to the nitty gritty details and balances tradition with the quirky individuality that is uniquely and unequivocally “us”!
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