Plastic plates for semi-formal wedding

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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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?

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.

View Quoted Comment 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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She specified china rental. Working around that rental and remaining semi-formal with more formidable tableware is perfectly doable.

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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!