Throwing a big party? Family get together? Family Reunion? Wedding? Rather than spending big dollars on glassware why not buy plastic barware? There are so many great choices.

1. Plastic Beer Glasses
Are available in 10, 12, and 14 ounces. They are sturdy enough to chill and frost, run through the dishwasher, and they are even break resistant. So use them once, twice, a half a dozen times and then toss them out.

2. Polycarbonate Wine Glassware by Cambro
These are the perfect toasting glass for your outdoor wedding, patio party, or casual dining. The clarity is great, you can chill them with no worries of breaking, and they are shatterproof. You can even toss them in the dishwasher.

3. 2 Ounce Shot Glasses
Drink that shot and then toss that glass, although if you want to these glasses are dishwasher safe and scratch resistant so you can use them more than once. Perfect shot size and nice heavy construction so they aren't tippy.

4. Cocktail Goblet by Cambro
These 12 ounce glasses are perfect. Add that fancy drink, some fresh fruit slices, and your off and running. You can impress the most uppity bodies with no worries. Perfect for that outdoor get together.

5. Rocks Glasses
These 9 ounce glasses are very unique looking. In fact at a glance you'd think they were crystal. No worry with toasts because these glasses are shatterproof and ever so durable.

6. Bell Soda Glasses
Want something really big? These are for you! Get from 16 to 24 ounce sizes so they'll hold that "big drink" for you.

7. Wine Glasses
These are a great choice for those outdoor toasts. You can buy them in cases of 24 for just a few dollars and everyone can participate in those heart felt toasts. No more worries about expensive glassware getting broken outside.

8. Champaign Flutes
As with other plastic glassware these are durable and shatterproof. They can easily be put in the dishwasher so use once or many times before you toss them.

Glassware can be expensive and it's a little unsettling taking that good crystal outside to that outdoor event. After all who needs the worries of expensive glasses getting broken. And keeping track of it all can be another issue.

So instead why not spend a few bucks and pick up plastic barware. You can get a great mix of glasses. Whether you are looking for tumblers, hi balls, Champaign glasses, wine glasses, shot glasses, beer glasses, or soda glasses. They are easily available and they work out to less than 5 cents a glass. Now how affordable is that?

Something else to consider. If you are going to invest in plastic barware how about also investing in plastic plates for serving nappies or desert. You might also consider plastic ashtrays for your smokers. And don't rule out plastic serving trays. There are some great ones available!

Whether you are planning for an outdoor wedding, family reunion, summer BBQ, or any other get together with friends and family you should not be spending your time worrying about your barware. Instead invest in plastic barware and let the party begin!