Use The Good Stuff

Life is too short not to use the good china. You may not have Wedgwood fine china or Waterford crystal but you can use real plates, silverware and glassware when you host special events. Paper plates are not the way to go!

Thanksgiving and Christmas are on the way. If you are hosting the family this year for a festive meal, let a party rental service supply a bigger or extra table, extra chairs or needed serving pieces to make your soiree outstanding. Make a trip over to the party rental showroom for some inspiration.

Start with setting a formal table. You can add a second table in an available area of your home or if you have the space, set up one long banquet table for everyone attending. Folding tables are available in 6 to 8 feet lengths or 4 to 6 feet round. They are very inexpensive to rent, only $6-12 per table. Remember to also ask for a lovely tablecloth, to the floor, since you don't want to see the metal legs. For seating, feel free to mix in your existing chairs, stools or benches and supplement what you have with additional rental chairs available in a wide range of styles and colors.

If you don't have enough plates and wine glasses, you can also select a beautiful set from the rental company or again mix and match with what you have on hand. Save money on your rental bill by picking up everything yourself or for a fee, the company will deliver and pick up the items for you. By renting, you have the flexibility of changing your table design each event and you don't have to store everything you only use a few times a year!