Real plates vs plastic - Kirby rental?

jdcoker1

Having major debate on real vs plastic wear.  Caterer is great but they don't do plates, etc.  All the quotes I got in Orlando suggested Kirby for real plates, etc.  I talked to Kirby today hoping for some logistical info and she was like, yeah, it's a nightmare for you girls to figure this out.  I just can't be washing dishes in my wedding dress or ask any guests to do so.  I want nice stuff but this is logistical nightmare.  Anyone dealt with Kirby or similar real plate rental?  Any advice?  Thanks!

margipan

We are in the EXACT same situation. Here's what we're doing.

Four Rivers BBQ is our caterer, offering plastic dinnerware only. However, we wanted real dishes/silverware, so I think we're going to go with Kirby's (rec'd by Four Rivers).

For a small fee ($75 or so?), the Four Rivers servers will also wash the dishes to return them clean to Kirby's. We think it's totally worth it.

(When I started researching this stuff, I could NOT believe that the dish rental companies wouldn't just let you pay a little more to return them dirty!)

jdcoker1

Thanks margipan!  This rental thing seems like a racket.

yellesrendezvous

I think it would be worth it to pay your caterer an additional fee to clean the plates. You shouldnt have to worry about dirty dishes the day of your wedding :]