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Need Advice: Plastic or Linen?

ladylumladylum member
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OK I admit, I am a cheap person but I do believe in paying for quality and paying for something if it is necessary. Whatever tablecovers I decide to use, they have to black so I can sprinkle silver or glitter on the tables to mimic the effect of a starry night for our reception. I like plastic because it's very easy to clean up and I won't have the hassle of either carrying linens back home or having someone stay to pick them up but linen looks better. Also it's $1.50/tablecloth compared to $10-20/linen. Honestly I can't think of any other reason why linen is a better choice, hence the reason why I am asking for advice.
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Re: Need Advice: Plastic or Linen?

  • MrsW2000MrsW2000
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    edited December 2011
    Honestly I would go for the linen.  I wouldn't want to hear the crinkle of plastic table covers at my wedding, lol.  But whatever saves you money and you're comfortable with I say go for it.  Does the venue offer table linens?  If not I would ask them if it's possible for them to rent some hopefully at a cheaper cost than 10/20 bucks a pop.  GL!
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  • the catthe cat
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    edited December 2011
    Ok. Unless u want your guests' forearms/elbows sticking to the table, go with the linen. Go ahead and pay for the quality. You're looking for a starry night effect...not the picnic look. Can u imagine the flash from the camera on plastic? U betta get that linen girl! ;)
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  • mycicybridemycicybride
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    edited December 2011
    Linen. I know it's pricey but it will look much better than the plastic. Have you thought of white linens with a black overlay.  Usually white linens are a lil cheaper and sometimes catering provides them in their fee.Also, I know this is small but linens you can steam out the creases and plastic well..you are stuck with the creases. HTH  
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  • mandikaykaymandikaykay
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    edited December 2011
    Please go with the linen.  Cat is right, I think the linen sets the mood...and plastic is too much like family picnic/reunion.  Have you ever considered the linen look ones.  I had heard of another bride using those.  I think she bought hers from this website:  http://www.mypapershop.com/paper-tablecloths-linen.html
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  • brobin01brobin01
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    edited December 2011
    Ladylum - please, please go for linen. Plastic is for picnics. This is your wedding day, you deserve to have a classier look. At least go for basic white linens. Those should be affordable. GL!
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  • ladylumladylum member
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    edited December 2011
    Wow! Thanks for the advice ladies. lol at elbows sticking to the plastic. My venue does rent linens . . . at $10/linen and most places I went to, it didn't matter if they were black or white (black was cheaper because it didn't show stains like white does) and I was still groaning over the price. mandi, I am going to check out that website. I can deal with linen look tablecovers. Now I'll have to convince FI that instead of spending $20 for tablecovers we are going to spend closer to $200-$300.
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  • Deidra123Deidra123
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    edited December 2011
    Ladylum, if you have to go with your venue for the tablecovers, see if your venue will be willing to negotiate with you on a lower price for the linens.  Is there maybe something else that they usually offer for free that you don't need?  Maybe you can give that up to get a lower price on the linens.  But definitely, go for the linens.
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  • ladylumladylum member
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    edited December 2011
    Deidre, there's not much I can negotiate considering I have the venue from 9 a.m. - midnight, I can use my own caterer, they are providing the tables and chairs (the chairs are NOT the regular chairs but nice padded expensive chairs) and I am already renting the dance floor from them (venue is carpeted). But I always like to negotiate so wish me luck ladies!
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
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    edited December 2011
    I think the 2 or 3 hundred dollars is worth it!! Please as everyone else said NO PLASTIC TABLECOVERS!! That will not b a good look! Maybe cut something else and take that money and put on the tables:)
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