Plastic Silverware that looks real?

1) I'm sure it's fine but 2) are you self catering? If so PLEASE don't do it.

I would be more concerned about self catering than the plastic silverware.

Self catering is just not a good idea for a whole host of reasons. Why do you want your families to have to worry about feeding everyone when they should be enjoying the day with you? And also food poisoning. That too.

My sister had a very simple barn reception as well and the "silverware" plastic ware looked fine. However, the self-catering is a bad idea mainly for food safety/portion control reasons. You also want your family to be able to kick back and relax during the wedding weekend.

ETA: Your families might say that they're okay with doing it at this moment, but you never know what can happen in the next year and you want to have a pro who is truly prepared for unexpected mishaps and can accommodate sudden changes.

Have you ever seen baroque plastic flatware? we ordered the 10$ pack when we hadn't booked our caterer since we thought we would have to provide the dishes and stuff. kinda bummed we don't need them. they really look like the real thing.

I know you're probably shocked at all the self catering no's since it had nothing to do with your question...especially if you excitedly jumped on your first post without lurking first, but the ladies are giving you good advice!

I'd seriously suggest rethinking the self catering. you open yourself up to a bunch of risks and liability. also, think about things like food storage. if it's in a barn, will your family know how to properly store everything to avoid bugs and food poisoning? is there a caterer kitchen at the venue? I bet in your area, you could find a great BBQ or buffet caterer for not too expensive.

if it's a matter of budget (I feel you, i really do) look at mom and pop places that cater but don't normally do weddings. especially if you are providing flatware and plates. you have options!

oh and baroque flatware down below! they have your flatware too and a bunch of really pretty plastic and eco friendly plates and glasses.

http://www.smartyhadaparty.com/Baroque-Cutlery-Value-Set-96-Piece-Flatware-Pack-i9898.aspx

I am using plastic silverware, but we aren't doing self catering. I have been to a wedding where they did the self catering and the bride said it was stressful bc you ha w to make sure all the food is ready and you have to keep it warm.

Those are OK, we used similar ones. But hire a professional caterer. Your families should be able to enjoy the wedding and your guests will appreciate having food cooked by actual pros.

I'm sure the silverware is fine... but don't self cater

I think those would work out great

I self-catered for around 120ish and it turned out beautifully. 2 years later, people are still raving about the food. So yes, it can be done. However, it's difficult and not everyone can pull it off. Chances are most people here automatically against it haven't seen it pulled off well. I have with mine and at least one other.

I used dishes from smartyhadaparty.com. Our menu was smoked brisket and turkey with bbq-style sides. The dishes and flatware held up perfectly.

It looks real but it doesn't act real. And please don't self cater. I did, I was a pro chef marrying a pro chef, and it sucked. Not for the guests, but for us, and trust me, no one could be more prepared than us.

@etex 10 is way different than 100. That's the point. To keep 100 meals at temp and not too cold and not like warm... To prepare it all so it's ready at once... That's why you hire a pro. Their timing expertise and equipment keep everything going smoothly

It was a typo that I fixed - it was 120ish.

I am using just the normal plastic heavy duty silverware. The wedding is also causal.

For the catering are you making your own food or having pros do it but you are serving? Reason I ask is that I was that family member who had to help and I so hated it. Almost the entire dinner I was helping people get food. I can't imagine also making it. We are not doing a full on catering service. All the food is coming from 2 diff local companies and we are hiring 1-2 people for set up, to deal with it during and then clean up.

As someone who regularly cooks for 50. Don't self cater. The stress is unreasonable for your wedding and if soemthing goes wrong and someone gets sick, it's a nightmare.

Many venues won't even let you; you need to show proof that your people took heath dept cert tests and you need to have insurance, usually a mil or two.

My venue requires whoever is supplying the food to have at least 1 million in insurance. Most venues have strict stipulations as to who can bring in food. So please just don't self cater. As for the silverware they look great. But I hope they aren't as flimsy as regular plastic silverware.

Yes to the silverware. We actually have the same set for our wedding.

No to the self catering.

I buy this every year for Thanksgiving! The first time my grandma picked up a fork she was so surprised she dropped it and then she was so excited she took a picture lol.

I'd be too busy being icked out by the self-catering to care about the silverware.