Should we have a bar as well as dance at the reception?
did you?
thinking of having the reception at a hotel
what other places can you suggest?
with a REGULAR bar
2007-04-20 22:49:16 · 14 answers · asked by Rosanna 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Too many drunks in our families. We skipped the bar.
2007-04-20 22:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by John S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are several places that will offer packages that include use of the room, dinner, and a cash bar. If you can get one of those deals, then I say go for it.
I went to my cousin's wedding back in October and she had hers at a wildlife park. The actual ceremony took place on a large balcony-type area, then everyone moved to an indoor hall for the reception. It was awesome, there were actually several of these halls on the property available for use, and there was about 3 or 4 other weddings going on at the same time my cousin had hers.
Anyways, my cousin got her space reservations for the ceremony and reception, dinner for all of the guests, and a cash bar all in one package. The only thing she and her husband had to pay for after that was the DJ. Yes, it's costly, but it's cheaper in the long run. And I had a blast! Best time in my whole life. Good luck!
Also, with my cousin's wedding, they did have a cash bar, but beer was free, which was pretty cool. Everything else you had to pay for, but that prevents people from having too much to drink, when they keep having to buy their own drinks.
2007-04-20 23:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
First it depends on where you are living for your reception. Secondly.. You can have a bar and give tickets for one free drink to certain guests and let the others pay for their own drinks or you will have a lot of drunkards falling all over the place. Certainlu have a dance. Its a happy day and you will need to show your happiness.
Hotels are a bit of a No No. Get somewhere that has more atmosphere. Of course this depends on how many guests you have. Find a old manor house or castle. they are not that expensive and look so impressive. They will also add to the atmosphere and your memories of a great day.
2007-04-20 22:59:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We're having our reception at home, and as it is a small wedding party there won't be a bar as such, but we will provide alcohol, the quantity depends on how much is left after we have paid to feed everyone, giving them something decent to eat is more of a priority!! We are planning to take the remainder of our food budget on a "booze cruise" to France and bring back some reasonably priced champagne, beer and wine, we don't plan on having spirits available, but my father will make us a big pimms cocktail for the guests to drink when we arrive back at the house.
2007-04-22 21:30:38 · answer #4 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Scotland the average wedding reception is in a hotel. It is the norm to provide a welcome drink, usually Champagne or Cava and sometimes a choice, similar toast for the cake cutting, minimum wine, plus at least top up during meal, toast of choice or similar for speeches and welcome drinks for evening guests. Bride's father usually puts sum of money behind bar for guests or goes round buying drinks, otherwise the guests buy their own. Guess where you live it can differ. If in a hall here you would normally provide all drink if bar had not it's own licence.
2007-04-21 11:19:18 · answer #5 · answered by Ms Mat Urity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We hosted a full open bar at our reception and dance.
2007-04-20 22:53:51 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We will be having a bar at our wedding next year - but are asking the guests to pay for their own drinks.
My fiance and I come from a long line of drinkers so we would be bankrupt before the honeymoon if we paid. lol
Good Luck with the wedding!
2007-04-20 22:53:44 · answer #7 · answered by Just Me 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
we didnt have an open bar but at the meal after the wedding we had 30 people and we provided a glass of champagne and then wine and beer with the meal, then in the evening we had a huge party and the guests paid for their own drinks.
2007-04-20 23:57:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Neither my fiance or I drink, and neither does my family. We don't plan on having any alcohol at our wedding, because there wouldn't be enough drinks bought for a cash bar, and we won't have money for an open bar.
In addition, my religion isn't supposed to serve alcohol. We're fine with it. We'll be toasting with sparkling cider.
2007-04-21 08:03:56 · answer #9 · answered by Evoo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We're getting married next year and if I can get the money together i'm going to do a free bar. Should be about a grand.
2007-04-21 03:49:30 · answer #10 · answered by willie 57 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most reception centre have a bar.~~
2007-04-20 22:58:25 · answer #11 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋