For a buffet style reception dinner should dinnerware etc. be set at tables or at beginning of buffet?

I am hosting a mexican style buffet dinner reception. We have a beautiful venue and wanted to place my dinnerware/glassware/silverware at each table as a decorative place setting. Also so only thing guests will have to do is take the plate up to the buffet. I know traditionally people get there dinnerware/silverware at the beginning of the line, but didn't want them to have to carry the extra to their table. Also I'll be hosting a cocktail hour there before dinner starts, so then guests will already have been at their tables. I just wanted to make sure this wouldn't be akward to take their plate up for the buffet?