I second the idea to Rent them. Go to a wedding supply place and price how much it would be to rent a set of dishes and serving ware if needed! And I'm an interior design dork and I hate when things dont match or at least look good mismatched! LOL
That's just gives you an excuse to get seconds or thirds guilt-free!Originally Posted by ut0pia
If they don't match you have people thinking they got a smaller serving than the other person, etc....
I agree. I can understand though since it's your first time hosting Thanksgiving. It's gonna be expensive enough too cook for all those people. Plus, it's food on the plate that people will remember.Originally Posted by CheshireCat
I think you are crazy to want to cook for that many people!
My advice is to go with the paper and plastic. If not just use what you have. It's all about being with family not how you look. If someone wants to cook for me I don't care if the dishes match.
The one and only time I cooked for Thanksgiving it was because I was in my first house. About two hours before dinner I realized that I didn't have enough forks and knives for everyone. I had to call my Mother and have her bring some.
Couldn't have said it better myself!Originally Posted by mrblanche
I've never know the dishes to change the taste of the food or make me love my relatives any less.
Hmm, hint around to those closest to you that can afford it that you want new dishes for Christmas and what styles you like?Originally Posted by emrldsky
But I still want to get rid of those dishes I hate so much (I just think they're ugly and don't go) eventually and replace them with ones that are a bit nicer. I still don't know how he convinced me to go with dishes that were brown and black, yeck!!!!
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You know, I never thought of that. Our third anniversary is Oct. 14 of this year. However, seeing as everyone who is an immediate family member knows that HE picked them out, there shouldn't be hurt feelings.Originally Posted by sarahp
just out of curiosity... how long have you been married for? I wouldn't let anyone who may have bought you those plates you chose for your wedding know you hate them! If the wedding was a fair while ago, then they would have forgotten, but if it was in the last few years, I'd keep the plates for a while longer!
Edit to add: Yeesh just googled for pictures of the table setting you hate... Man that's ugly!I agree. Take those plates out and smash them. Just don't tell any wedding guests!
There WILL be about 7 kids there....muahahahahahaha!!!Originally Posted by GoldyCat
Maybe you'll get lucky and some of the family will drop a few plates for you.
For 3 year old plates that were presents, you should definitely keep them a bit longerOriginally Posted by emrldsky
You know, I never thought of that. Our third anniversary is Oct. 14 of this year. However, seeing as everyone who is an immediate family member knows that HE picked them out, there shouldn't be hurt feelings.
All that would be joining us are: my two brothers and their families (11 adults and children total), my parents (2), my grandparents (3), Brandon's parents (2), his grandmother (1), and us (2) = 21.
And yes, I would LOVE to go out back and smash each and every dish, but as much as I want to, I know I shouldn't.
You said it.Originally Posted by mrblanche
I've never know the dishes to change the taste of the food or make me love my relatives any less.