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Just Said Yes July 2025

Plastic plates for semi-formal wedding

Krizzia, on December 14, 2024 at 5:27 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 6

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Hello, my fiancé and I are thinking of using heavy duty plastic plates instead of using china rental. Our caterer quoted us $600 just for china plates rental, we’re hoping to just use that money in other parts of the wedding like food, music or drinks.
Would it be tacky to use plastic plates/cutlery for a semi-formal wedding? Thank you.

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Latest activity by Lorenzo, on December 18, 2025 at 3:24 AM

Jm Sunshine · on December 16, 2024 at 9:50 PM
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For a cake and punch or pizza reception, no it wouldn't be tacky, but if it's truly semi-formal, then yes it would be.
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HvR · on December 23, 2024 at 6:01 PM
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Hard disagree.
There is such a thing as luxury plastic plates these days. Remember, presentation is everything. But not everyone has to use china, especially for semi-formal.
Examples below:
All plastic examples.
Pizza, anyone?
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Veronica · on December 24, 2024 at 7:05 AM
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I think it depends on the type of food that you are serving. If it's food that will require cutting then I wouldn't use plastic.
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Jm Sunshine · on December 26, 2024 at 12:55 AM
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Again, for a shower or informal reception, this is a great option. However, it's not suitable for cutting steak or chicken with plastic ware (especially deemed semi-formal).
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HvR · on December 28, 2024 at 12:01 AM
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She specified china rental. Working around that rental and remaining semi-formal with more formidable tableware is perfectly doable.
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Larisa · on January 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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You can definitely find nice plastic. 95% if people won't care. And if they do, you probably don't want their energy at your wedding!
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