The Right Wedding Reception Glasses And Dinnerware Make A Big
Difference
Of all the things to worry about, why should you worry about the
glasses and the dinnerware? Well, maybe it's not that you should
worry so much as you should make sure that you have everything
that anyone could need.
Depends on the menu
If you're having something that requires special utensils,
you'll have to factor that into your dinnerware plans. This
sounds silly, but you truly have to understand that every detail
will help your guests and you feel comfortable. You'll be eating
too, so that butter knife won't go through your steak any easier
than it will through your guest's.
Most catering services will incorporate the correct utensils,
but you may want to double check to be sure. This is especially
true when you're having a dish that is a little tricky to
eat--meats, shelled seafood, etc. You want to make sure that
your guests are completely comfortable and able to eat what they
are served.
The same goes for drinks. You will want to have a water glass or
goblet plus a champagne glass next to each place setting. If you
are having a bar, then the additional glasses will be given by
them. If there is wine and beer, then they can be served in the
appropriate glassware.
If you're doing it on your own
There's nothing more frustrating than realizing that you haven't
planned for enough people. And when it comes to dinner ware and
glassware, you need to rent more than you think that you do.
You've certainly been at a party and set your glass down, lost
it, and then grabbed a new one to replace it. This is the same
situation, only there are a lot more people.
When you're planning your own wedding and renting the dishes and
flat ware, you want to plan for at least fifty more people than
are coming. This gives you enough leeway should glasses get
misplaced or lost.
Flat ware should also be ordered in bulk as it can easily drop
on to the floor or be miscounted. When the supplies arrive, you
want to count and recount everything to make sure that you have
enough.
And in a pinch, you should have plastic glasses and cups ready,
as well as flat ware. It's not the prettiest sight, but when you
have nothing else, it will have to do.