What type of plates should I use for my party?

What type of plates should I use for my party?

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Choosing the style plate for your party depends on two things. Number one is the budget. Number two is the type of party. If it's a sit down dinner, you're not going to want to serve on a plastic plate. China is recommended. Your rental houses will have a variety of different style and color plates. I recommend that you go to the rental house and take a walk around and view what they have on display. If you're going to use plastic, your party stores will have a wide variety of colors and styles there as well. This is really a budget question.