Tacky or Not?

lemken

So my family and my fiance's family think we should use plastic plates and plastic utensils for our reception. Our reception is offsite, so we're bringing in a caterer, but we do have to cover our own plates, cups, etc. It's not going to be a super formal reception, but I just fear that plastic is tacky for such an important event, not to mention, it's not very environmentally friendly at all. Any thoughts about this?

sheila0629

hey.  i tried msging you on another post - but it didn't work.  You are getting married at Ruby's Garden correct?  Not sure if you have found a photographer, but Black Hills Portraits are wonderful in Spearfish.  They are doing my wedding in May.  I would highly recommend them.  Let me know if you would like their contact info/website and I can get it for you.  I think it's ok to use paper/plastic.  Who are you going with for catering?  I haven't found one yet! Thanks!my e-mail is sheila0629@hotmail.com if you would rather e-mail me there.

elisabeth127

Try looking for really high-quality disposible paper plates, cups, etc if you're more concerned about appearance; go for 100% biodegradable if you're more concerned about the waste factor (unfortunately, I haven't yet found a really nice, 100% biodegradable line yet).

If you're trying to save money, though, sometimes renting china can be cheaper than getting high-quality or biodegradable stuff. I'm still debating the china vs disposible for my off-site ceremony/reception too! There's something nice about just tossing all of the messy plates, etc, in the garbage!

luckyme502

I don't think it's tacky. 

mags0607

I think you can get high quality plastic plates/silverware that would be fine for the reception. I know other knotties have done it (just can't remember who) and it looked fine.