We are having an August wedding, and serving BBQ, buffet style. Would it be weird to have plates on the tables instead of at the beginning of the buffet?
Here is my thought process: originally I wanted to have linen napkins placed on the tables in-between the silverware settings, dropped down over the table, with a tag around them with a thank you note. But I was worried about the fabric and absorbency of the napkin since we are having BBQ, which means lots and lots of napkins will be needed. As much as I want to deny it, paper napkins are going to be waaay better for this. So this lead me to the idea of getting a limited amount of customized paper napkins with our thank you note (blank, regular ones for the rest), and putting them where originally planned, in-between the place setting. But then I was thinking it might look weird, just a napkin on the table. So instead, placing the plates on the tables, and laying the napkin on top? Am I over thinking this? My fiancé would probably say yes.. harhar