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I NEED OPINIONS ABOUT CHARGERS

mrsrhawkinsmrsrhawkins member
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So I'm having a buffet dinner at my reception and the plates for dinner will be placed at the buffet table. My issue is that I really like the look of chargers on the tables, but in this case I'm wondering if I should use them or not. I'm thinking most of my guests will know that they are just for decoration and not to eat on but you never know lol

Any opinions, thoughts, suggestions??.... 
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Re: I NEED OPINIONS ABOUT CHARGERS

  • JoanE2012JoanE2012 member
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    edited March 2013
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_i-need-opinions-about-chargers?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:5Discussion:5e4fde51-4093-49e4-996b-018a2c58ac87Post:f79f3352-e872-4394-8a79-1a723fe3ec4b">I NEED OPINIONS ABOUT CHARGERS</a>:
    [QUOTE]So I'm having a buffet dinner at my reception and the plates for dinner will be placed at the buffet table. My issue is that I really like the look of chargers on the tables, but in this case I'm wondering if I should use them or not. I'm thinking most of my guests will know that they are just for decoration and not to eat on but you never know lol Any opinions, thoughts, suggestions??.... 
    Posted by mrsrhawkins[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>I would skip them.  I feel buffets give off more of a casual feel and chargers seem more appropriate for a sit down plated meal.  And like you said, you may have some guests taking them up to the buffet line!

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  • daria24daria24 member
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    I am biased, because I hate chargers (who needs a plate...to put your plate on?!) but with a buffet I think it would just be confusing. Skip them. 
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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    I don't really "get" chargers.  Sure it's a nice photo opt, but outside of those few minutes, what's the point?






    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
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  • AddieCakeAddieCake member
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    I like chargers, but I agree some of your guests might get confused. I know I had some guests that would never have known they were not the plates.
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  • EmanonsEmanons member
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    I think chargers are a waste of money for a buffet. 
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