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Anyone been to or had a dry wedding? Me and my fiance are not anti-drinking but are choosing not to have any alcohol at our wedding. We have been to some family and friend weddings where beer among other drinks were served and did not like the atmosphere. At most we will be limiting Chanpagne to 1 glass before toasts.

So how has the reaction been at other weddings?

2007-07-13 10:06:31 · 30 answers · asked by Don B 2 in Family & Relationships Weddings

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I havn't been to one but have planned a few and heard the feeback. Some people are upset by it but those are usually the people who are only there for free booze in the first place.

Make sure you have a great substitue, for instance a coffee/hot chocolate bar, smoothie bar, itialian soda bar, or a range of virgin mixed drinks and "mocktails" As long as you make it up with something like that a dry reception will much less noticable.

2007-07-13 10:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 3 3

Yes, I've been to several dry weddings and had a lovely time at almost all of them. The reasons have ranged from a groom who had recently joined AA to halls that didn't allow alcohol to cost-cutting measures.

Maybe there was someone who had a problem with no alcohol, but if so I didn't hear about it. Nobody seemed to leave early or grumble because of it.

Okay, at one of them even I - lifelong teatotaller that I am - desperately wanted a drink, but it was because the marriage was just so...wrong. The only surprise when they got divorced less than two years later was that it had taken them so long to admit they'd made a huge mistake getting married in the first place. It had nothing to do with the dry reception.

Best of luck to you. I'm sure your wedding will be lovely with or without alcohol.

2007-07-13 17:24:01 · answer #2 · answered by gileswench 5 · 1 1

I am Scottish, and save money all the time.
We had a party in our hotel the night before the wedding-wine, cheeses, crackers, chips, and champaigne. This way, we could buy the alcohol on our own-it was about $150-200 for 16 people. We did this, because there was no way I was going to pay $30 for the least expensive bottle of wine at the place we had our reception.

You know what happened? Those that drank paid for their own drinks at the hotel bar, and I don´t feel the least guilty about it. I didn´t want people to get drunk at my reception, and I think people had so much to drink at our party, that they really didn´t have a lot to drink at the reception.

I don´t see anything wrong with just champaigne-people should go to weddings to support the bride and groom-NOT to drink!

2007-07-13 21:51:18 · answer #3 · answered by Learning is fun! 4 · 2 1

My sister had a dry wedding. Most of the people
they knew who came to the wedding were drunks.
So they were surprised at the reception. Some left
early. The rest stayed and danced and talked and
had a really good time. I guess it was a good thing they were allowed to smoke.
I think it is great to have a dry anything. Especially
if there are children involved. They get to see adults acting in a mature but fun and loving manner and hopefully will see and remember that they do not need to drink to have a good time.

2007-07-13 17:20:31 · answer #4 · answered by Blessed 7 · 2 1

There are dry weddings. I think I went to one or two.

If you want a dry wedding, have one! It is YOUR day, so have a dry wedding if you wish to have one.

You'll find out who came for the alcohol when, upon finding out there is no alcohol, they leave.

You could always go out that night with some guests to a bar and drink all you want!

I am having a dry wedding (champagne toast though) because I don't want to see people make fools of themselves and piss me or my fiance off by causing a scene.

If they can't have fun without alcohol then they (the guest, not the reception!) aren't that much fun to begin with.

2007-07-14 10:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by Terri 7 · 1 1

I grew up w/ nothing but "dry weddings" didn't go to a wedding w alcohol till I was married (my own wedding was dry) I know some people scratch their heads at the idea of seemingly any event w/out alcohol, but you guys are the ones getting married. I personally wouldn't have wanted to deal w/ certain people, if they were drunk, at my wedding.
If drinking is not a big part of your lives, why have it at your wedding? I don't really understand why it's so "required" so, I say, go for it. It's your wedding, other people will deal.

2007-07-13 17:25:37 · answer #6 · answered by Dj 5 · 2 1

Not to sound dependent on alcohol, but people generally dont stay too long at the reception. If you're having a simple buffet of appetizer-type foods after an afternoon wedding then I would think thats acceptable. On the otherhand, if you're planning an elaborate evening reception and not serving alcohol....dont be disappointed when people grab a small bite to eat, piece of cake, and leave quickly after you've poured $$$ into the reception.

I can understand your reasoning though. Friends I had from high school were all very religious (didnt drink) and had small afternoon weddings with lemonade and cake receptions, nothing fancy at all. It was expected and lovely. Enjoy your day as the two of you envision.

Good Luck!

2007-07-13 21:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by GAjen 3 · 0 3

I think that it is absolutely fine if you decide not to have alcohol at your wedding. It is your special day and you should be able to do whatever you want. But I think you should consider what type of people you have attending. I have been to several dry weddings and unfortunately seen the majority of the guests leave after eating and watching the first dances and such because there wasn't really anything else for them to do. Its sad but alot of people might not stay for the majority of the reception if there isn't alcohol, not to mention there might not be alot of dancing. But in the end it comes down to your personal preference and you shouldn't let anyway sway you from what you want.

2007-07-14 01:31:41 · answer #8 · answered by Ashley 2 · 1 2

I've never been to a dry wedding but I see nothing wrong with it. However, I would either serve alcohol or not. Don't just have 1 glass of champagne if you don't intend to serve it during the whole party.

2007-07-13 17:55:47 · answer #9 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0 2

We're having a dry wedding. Its a personal choice, not sure what the reaction will be, but oh well if they don't like it they can leave, they are there to celebrate the marriage of my fiance and I not to get stupidly drunk. Having the wedding in the afternoon, so alcohol isn't really expected. I don't think.

2007-07-13 17:20:23 · answer #10 · answered by ☆Mrs. W☆ 3 · 3 2

I've been to about 40 weddings, never have I been to a wedding WITH alcohol. Most people I know haven't been to weddings with booze. I don't go to weddings to drink, anyone who wants to share your day will feel the same.

2007-07-14 01:26:46 · answer #11 · answered by layla983 5 · 3 1

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