Comments on: In Defense of Using Thrift Store Dishes/Silverware At Your Wedding, by Cassie

By: Jean

Jean — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:17:36 +0000

Kelly! Where did you find the vintage tea cups?

By: Xian

Xian — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:09:13 +0000

You guys just gave me an idea… nice, non matchy-matchy plates… hmm…

Are you planning to donate all of these when you're done with your wedding?

By: Xian

Xian — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:06:00 +0000

Hi Jeannie, just wondering which restaurant supply store you went to (any links online?). I have been considering getting "elegant" disposables for my wedding but afraid that it might look cheap….

By: Alicia

Alicia — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:32:33 +0000

That is a super good idea. I am doing this for vases for centerpieces in my outdoor wedding. Picnic tables are so big and long, I decided to group 10 or so mis-matched vases on each table. Using resources like Craigslist and Freecyle, I've recieved most of my vases for free or 25 cents each! So far I have 100. To avoid the dish washing nightmare – and still help the planet, we're getting biodegradable/compostable silverware and plates made from sugar/starch. You can do disposable wooden stuff too. They're not too expensive and you can compost them or whatever.

http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=pro...

By: DigJess

DigJess — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:31:18 +0000

I have one important question:
Did you use a caterer and if so, were they willing to wash the plates and give them back to you at the end of the night? I just started wondering what to do in this situation because I feel like most brides I know had their plates provided by their caterer. Wasn't sure how supplying your own would go over with them…
Anyone have experience in this realm?
I really love this idea, btw!

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:15:47 +0000

What did you decide to do for your centerpieces? I want to, but can't find a look/ideas online that I like that is still fairly cohesive. Any ideas would be great!

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:15:47 +0000

What did you decide to do for your centerpieces? I want to, but can't find a look/ideas online that I like that is still fairly cohesive. Any ideas would be great!

By: Brigette

Brigette — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:58:11 +0000

I've been collecting all of my barware for our wedding at thrift stores – everything's glass, so it creates continuity, but the shape/design of each piece is so different. It makes for a unique and interesting display!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:43:37 +0000

I've started collecting plates for our wedding, too. We're inviting 250 guests (really big families). I've got around 120 plates so far. Luckily, I have a year to go before the wedding. I think searching for the plates is so much fun! My friends, family & coworkers have even started bringing me plates! It takes a lot of work, but the little details like this make all of the difference. I've also been collecting mason jars. They can be used as candle holders and flower vases. I'm going to buy new mason jars in bulk to be used for iced tea, water and lemonade. Next up…flatware!

Here's a photo of some of the plates: http://www.flickr.com/photos/auntnanny/3363043519/

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:40:35 +0000

We were married in October 2008 and we purchased disposable faux china from a wholesale club & "plastic" silverware from a restaraunt supply store. We had so many people hold up the "china" and "silverware" and go "Wow! I thought this was real!" We spent less than $150 for all the dinnerware. Hats off to any couple who has creativity and does thing their own way!