My fiancé and I are having our reception at a beautiful cabin that allows us to bring in our own caterer and alcohol.  At first we were excited about this for budget and food-flexibility reasons, but now we're stuck trying to plan out details - such as how to handle glassware at the open bar when the caterer doesn't provide it (200 guests).  The bartenders we've talked to just suggested going plastic, but our families have been really vocally against the idea and we'd be hearing about it forever :(.  We're thinking of just buying a set number (maybe 2/person/each type) of cheap wine and rocks glasses (similar price to renting), and then just switching to plastic when those are used up (since the caterer will only clear the glasses but not wash them).  That way we'll have glass during the time certain family members are there, but will still be covered through the night for the people who just want to enjoy the free booze.  My question is: How are you guys handling glassware?
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Fiance and I are at a cabin that allows us to bring in our own caterer and alcohol. We're thinking of just buying a set number of cheap wine and rocks glasses (similar price to renting), and then switching
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My fiancé and I are having our reception at a beautiful cabin that allows us to bring in our own caterer and alcohol.  At first we were excited about this for budget and food-flexibility reasons, but now we're stuck trying to plan out details - such as how to handle glassware at the open bar when the caterer doesn't provide it (200 guests).  The bartenders we've talked to just suggested going plastic, but our families have been really vocally against the idea and we'd be hearing about it forever :(.  We're thinking of just buying a set number (maybe 2/person/each type) of cheap wine and rocks glasses (similar price to renting), and then just switching to plastic when those are used up (since the caterer will only clear the glasses but not wash them).  That way we'll have glass during the time certain family members are there, but will still be covered through the night for the people who just want to enjoy the free booze.  My question is: How are you guys handling glassware?
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We're having a reception with exclusive beer and wine for 200 guests. What are you guys doing with the glassware? I'd prefer to hear from other people's experiences as well, but I'm just looking for any general advice.
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