Neither of us really drink alcohol.so what kind of drinks should we serve at our wedding reseption? and keep in mind ther will be kids there.so are we safe on not serving alcohol drinks?or should we have some alcoholic drinks for the ones who do drink alcohol drinks?
2006-07-06 11:37:48 · 19 answers · asked by Angel sent from heaven 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I agree with Cara B, if you don't drink don't serve alcohol. Were doing it, though we are having a very small wedding, I would not think of purchasing it in any way. My fiance has never drank and doesn't like what it does to your body. It's your wedding serve what you want...oh well if others want certain things, it's about you two becoming one and wanting to share the day with others...forget the food, the alcohol, the decor, your serving them something just out of common courtesy for their time.
2006-07-06 11:50:16 · answer #1 · answered by Lovinlife 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If its small and you or a famiy member are providing it then I you can make some great tasting and fanyc punches. Per batch mix a 2 liter bottle of gingerale or sprite with a can of white grape juice, or lime sherbert, or cranberry juice. Whatever kind of juice you like. Its fizzy, it tastes great, and you dont worry about anyone being drunk. Good luck. Also if you have cookbooks lying around you can look through them under drinks and find a recipe. If you like it and are having your event catered see if your caterer will make it for you (it might cost more) if you give them the recipe. The tradition is something to eat and something to drink. Punch = Drink Cake = Eat. There are many people who just have cake and punch receptions. They are usually very informal but nice and intimate. Leep in ming that by serving alcohol is anyone is drunk and drives and gets in an accident you or someone you know can be held liable. Those who want to drink can do it on their time, this is your wedding.
2006-07-06 18:55:37 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is always best to have a variety for everyone. If you don't drink and maybe some of your guest don't drink serve sparkling cider for the toast, but do have some campaign for those who do. My daughter just got married and we had both sparking cider and regular champaign for the guest to toast with. The sparkling cider is also a great hit with the kids, it makes them feel included in your toast as well. Other beverages that we served were wine,beer,water,& pop. This will accomodate everyone. We left out the hard A, as a discretion to anyone becoming to intoxicated and ruining it for everyone. Good Luck and Best Wishes on your special day.
2006-07-06 19:52:34 · answer #3 · answered by roseygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I do not drink either - we had coffee, punch and pop (soda) at the reception. We had a wonderful time, and didn't have to worry about drunk behavior or drunk driving! We did make it known that there would not be alcohol available, and if someone was not comfortable, maybe s/he should stop in and leave, or not come at all.
This was hard to do as my father and mother are active drinkers, and they threatened not to be there without alcohol. My response - if it is that important to you - more so than your daughters wedding, then so be it. They did make it to the reception, and a fun time was had by all.
Remember - this day is about you and your spouse to be - stick to what is right for you two.
2006-07-06 19:15:44 · answer #4 · answered by Josa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your guests are coming to your wedding for the free booze, let them be disappointed because they came for the wrong reason. Many public reception sites will make you hire people from the Alcohol Service comission to oversee any dispensing of beverages (and they won't serve it for you). Other places make you hire their bartenders. It is an added expense that you do not need. Just serve punch and martinelli's sparkling cider for the toast.
That is what I'm doing for my wedding in September.
2006-07-06 19:42:00 · answer #5 · answered by Sara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to more weddings that alcohol was not served than was served. Just serve a good fruity punch. Young and old would enjoy that.
2006-07-06 19:26:49 · answer #6 · answered by sweetnessmo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wedding is about you and your fiance. If neither of you drink, you certainly don't have to have any sort of alcohol. There are plenty of great non-alcoholic punch recipes at http://www.epicurean.com. Your wedding will be more fun because everyone will be able to remember it!
2006-07-06 18:43:27 · answer #7 · answered by Cara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay, heres what i did: I had the juice in the wine type bottle for the reception for me and hubby. I served koolaid,soda,water,tea sweet and nonsweet (sweet n low packets for side), juice. I also told everyone if they wanted a drink stronger like beer then it was bring your own. People didn't mind b/c they could have there favorite drink and not be forced to drink my choice of beverage.don't forget coffe alot of people drink it and noting else. most drinkers do to. its your party and your rulz. just have fun either way. But, don't let people make you serve something you dont want to. its your day not theres if they dont like it let them stay home its about you.
2006-07-06 22:02:04 · answer #8 · answered by mcalano77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I got married we served bottled water, pop(soda), and punch. My brothers have drinking problems. For our toast we used sparkling cider that way the kids could join in to. This also saved us a lot of money so I was able to get a bigger cake and better dress.
2006-07-06 21:03:02 · answer #9 · answered by happy_jean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with a non-alcoholic reception, if this is your usual style of entertaining. There is nothing wrong with having only enough champagne for everyone to have 1 or 2 glasses, for toasts. If one is so extremely fond of alcohol that one can't enjoy a social occaision without it, then one should always carry discreet purse or pocket flask.
2006-07-06 20:42:51 · answer #10 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋