You guys are the ONLY ones that would care about something like this, so I'm going to share.
I was able to find large glass plates to rent for only $0.35 each! Now I don't have to rent chargers for $3 a pop
AND I don't have to give up my idea of doing the placemat/placeard doilies in our tent:
I am sooooo relieved.
In related news: What happened to my life?