does it look tacky to charge guests at a wedding reception for alcoholic beverages and say or post a sign at the bar that says all moneys will buy the couple a honeymoon?
2006-07-20 03:53:31 · 22 answers · asked by Bobbi A 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Very tacky. If you want to register for a honeymoon try a website like http://www.thebigday.com or talk to a travel agent. Or don't register anywhere and you will get mostly money as gifts. But charging people once they are already at the reception and using it for your honeymoon is just tacky. People will give you gifts, but you should not beg for money at the reception.
2006-07-20 06:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by Blue 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It is kinda tacky. Instead you could have an open bar but sign up for a website that allows guests to pay for your honeymoon as a gift. You can also know that you are registered at the website on the invitations.
2006-07-20 12:52:20 · answer #2 · answered by brandy41302 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not as tacky at a wedding to have a cash bar, but the tacky part comes in when you want the wedding guests to pitch in for your honeymoon!! it's a creative way to go cheap, but not a good one. they're here to support your day, but not financially. cash bars are only acceptable when your venue charges to have one. if you need extra money for the honeymoon, then stick to a red and white wine, and a couple different kinds of tap beer. it will be more affordable than a full bar, and without springing it last minute to guests that they should be ready with their wallets if they expect to quench their thirst!
2006-07-21 03:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by dplovincalvinist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is extremely tacky. The only way I have ever seen a couple be able to ask for money (which, let's face it, is what is going on) is a traditional Money Dance.
A no-host bar (where the guests pay) is okay as long as guests know about it in advance. And even I usually see the couple providing some wine for dinner and champagne for toasting.
2006-07-20 11:16:37 · answer #4 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uh, yeah. Cash bars period are tacky at a wedding, I don't care if the money's going to honeymoon expenses. People are probably already giving a gift that they bought, I would feel like I was being forced into giving another gift (and may decide to pick mine up off the table as I was leaving!).
2006-07-20 13:29:09 · answer #5 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might as well have the reception at a bar!
It will not only look tacky, but your guests will think that you feel they aren't worth the cost of a few drinks and may resent it.
Remember YOU invited THEM.
2006-07-20 11:04:22 · answer #6 · answered by Renee' 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very tacky. Not only are you forcing people to pay for alcohol all night, but you're choosing where their money goes. It's almost like you're forcing them to contribute more money to your marriage and you only want them there so that they'll pay down your expenses --- why don't you just charge a cover at the door so that they have to pay to get in!
2006-07-20 17:57:59 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it's tacky. Your guests have already brought you a gift, they shouldn't be expected to dish out more money at the reception.
2006-07-20 12:19:21 · answer #8 · answered by bluez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, that's tacky. i've been to several weddings where they have a free hour before and 2 hours after dinner....then pay for your own. i don 't see a problem with that.
it's not so much having people pay for some of their own drinks, it's coercing them into buying drinks to bankroll your honeymoon that's the tacky part. you should have planned better.
2006-07-20 14:14:42 · answer #9 · answered by kim b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's very tacky. The bar should always be open to your guests and free.
2006-07-20 11:18:03 · answer #10 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋