I realize that a cash bar is considered to be in bad taste. Do you think people would be disapointed if there was free wine and non-alcholic beverages? (Punch, Pop etc.) but no hard liquor?
2007-01-23 14:35:57 · 17 answers · asked by July Wedding Girl 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It is your event so even if people think it is in "poor taste" it is up to their good manners to keep their mouths shut.
That said even on the smallest budget you could serve one red wine, one white, and beer. Trader Joe's and other grocery stores nowadays sell wines in the $2-$6 a bottle range which would fit your needs if you are on a budget.
That way there is a selection for people to choose from and also non-alcoholic options. Nobody should "expect" alcohol at an event and if they do, you don't want them there!
2007-01-24 07:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by Wine Diva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really think a cash bar is in bad taste. Just a tip about the cash bar, alot of places make you have a minium amount. So even if it's not consumed, you have to pay a certian amount. Alot of guest may pass on the bar since it's a cash bar, so you may be stuck with a decent sized bill at the end of the night. That said, I think wine & other beverages will be just fine. A bar isn't mandatory at a wedding. I've actually never been to a wedding with a bar.
2007-01-23 22:46:33 · answer #2 · answered by layla983 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it all depends on your guests that are going to be attending. Are they heavy drinkers? If they seems to party a lot and do drink quite a bit than you probably should have both the free wine and the cash bar. I dont think its that bad to have a cash bar, i see it done all the time. It makes the guests happy when they are wanting something to drink, if wine isnt in there mind. This way they have a choice. But if the most of the people coming are not really much into drinking hard alcohol than just getting wine and non alcholic drinks should be fine. Talk it over with your soon to be husband and figure out how many heavy drinkers would be attending.
2007-01-23 22:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Cash bars are infact in bad taste. On theknot.com one of the biggest complaints is that guests have to pay for their drinks. Sure, you're not there to get everyone trashed, but inviting the right people and having polite people at your wedding will prevent that. Some people believe it is a gift enough for their guests to come to the wedding and most people have already spent money to share the most important day of your life with you. I don't think people will be disappointed, keeping champagene and wine just at the wedding party or just for the bride and groom is actually a good idea. As long as guests have SOMETHING to quench their thurst during the reception, there shouldn't be complaints!
2007-01-23 22:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by Athena 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think people would be disappointed if there is only wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Even though proper etiquette says that Cash bars are a no-no; in this case I would opt for one.
Many people do not like wine, or get sick from it easily. Those people would be forced to drink non-alcoholic drinks and they maybe disappointed.
As much as others disagree, I do believe you need to have alcohol at a wedding. It's a party, people are celebrating/relaxing/having a good time, and drinking is part of that experience.
I would tell people about the cash bar, so that they come prepared. Often, I don't bring much money with me when I go to a wedding. I usually keep it in the car, and just bring a small purse with lipstick, breath mints, etc.
Good Luck.....Happy Planning
2007-01-23 22:43:43 · answer #5 · answered by Answer Girl 2007 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Serving wine, beer, and soda is perfectly acceptable. In terms of etiquette, you're supposed to serve complimentary alcohol to your guests. It doesn't have to be hard liquor.
Maybe spike the punch?
But really, no will grumble about this. Just be sure to serve both wine and beer, as many people like one but not the other.
2007-01-23 23:17:07 · answer #6 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a cash open bar at our reception, but did pay for wine and beer. Our DJ announced that the Bride and Groon were hosting beer annd wine, and it worked out perfectly
2007-01-24 10:45:01 · answer #7 · answered by Lynny K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would do a cash bar and raise the price by 25 cents, that way you make some money off it to help pay for anything you need... it's not wrong and it's not distasteful either. if you want to have wine for your party guest that great to, but what's with the non alcoholic beverages? you have that, you might not have that many people show up at all...Congrats on the wedding!!!
2007-01-23 22:45:15 · answer #8 · answered by dthsmx5 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I asked a very similar question. I think we are going to end up just offering beer/wine and non-alcoholic beverages. There is no reason to have the harder drinks if you don't want it.
2007-01-23 22:46:45 · answer #9 · answered by Chris M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We had bee/wine/non-alcoho. at our wedding and people were happy.
There was a cash bar slightly down the hall that those that insisted on a certain drink were welcome to go to and bring the drink back.
No one did except my 90 year Aunt who wanted her Whiskey Sour.
2007-01-23 22:58:14 · answer #10 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋