So I've pretty much been somewhere between a lurker and a respond only type of participant here at the May 2012 boards, but I've decided to vent. (BTW, I've so enjoyed being part of the board, even in a limited way).
A little background. My fiance is a big James Bond fanatic and we decided to syle aspects of our wedding around it. We are trying to do it in a classy way. So we are looking for a look and feel of a party James Bond would attend than over the top casino/silhouette cutouts/gun holsters type of decor. Our guests have taken it upon themselves to consider this almost a black tie event. I stopped short of calling it that because I didn't think I could live up to those expectations. Now before the ball really got rolling on this theme, we had already chosen our venue. It's a little nine-hole golf course outside of town with a nice, if plain, banquet hall just the right size for our guests. The price was great, the scenery was beautiful and it was just a great fit.
So fast forward to final meetings with the caterer (who is the on site kitchen staff - no choice in this matter). We talked with her about having a signature drink. Of course with James Bond being the theme, we wanted martinis. I asked if they would have enough martini glasses. She said she could rent some for us, but that she didn't really like using glass because they might be carried out onto the deck and get broken. Okay, we settled on some heavy duty plastic ones that look decent. But when I was going over the final arrangements with her yesterday, I asked about the place settings. Specifically I wanted to know what glasses would be put out. She said they don't put any glass even on the tables. Seriously? Not even a water glass. So I asked about the champagne toast. She tells me normally they just put out plastic glasses of champagne on the bar and have people come help themselves.
Okay - I guess I should have verified all this long ago, but I just never thought I wouldn't even have the option of actual glasses. Am I frustrated over nothing? I mean, maybe this isn't a big deal. I am prepared to accept whatever has to be, but FI says he's going back to the venue to talk it over further. I think he can tell I'm fed up with it - lol.
Anyway - thanks for letting me get out my first rant on our board!