So I have this handy-dandy little wedding book, Bridal Bargains, that I like to thumb through. I used it for advice regarding how to save money for my wedding planning. So naturally one of the sections discussed receptions, catering and ultimately bars. According to the authors, Denise & Alan Fields, it is just downright rude to have a cash bar. REALLY? Hmmmm.When we started planning our wedding we planned on having wine and beer readily available for our guests and champagne for a toast. But with life circumstances and wedding mishaps, blah, blah, blah we had to cut major costs. That included all the alcohol. Wasn't our favorite idea but you have to do what you have to do. Since we had our reception at a restaurant, there was a bar open. We encouraged our guests to find their way to the bar and have a good time. We made sure to let our friends know that there would be alcohol available to them, at a price, and they were all very understanding about it.
So I ask you. . .did we commit a wedding faux pas? What are you doing regarding alcohol for your big day? (Be sure to participate in the poll at the top of the blog).
2 comments:
Sure, it would be nice to have a full, open bar at every wedding...at every event for that matter! :) But, that isn't always an option for every situation. You have to be able to plan a wedding within the parameters that are set. There are weddings that host an open bar, cash bar, no bar, etc. Each wedding is unique and designed around what the bride and groom want and can deliver. How does etiquette factor into budget and or personal preference? So, my dear Firecracker, I beg to differ as well!
Absolutely not! It is entirely possible to be gracious without having alcahol. We originally didn't plan on having an open bar, just wine, but with out small party (43) my hubby decided to open the bar during the cocktail hour. It was lovely and the total cost wound up being under $200... go figure!
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