Alcohol is definitely not necessary that early in the day. You can certainly serve just soft drinks and punch. But if you did want to serve some type of Alcohol for your wedding i would suggest going the punch route. You could certainly do a variety of alcoholic punches like a champagne punch or a rum punch. This way you use less Alcohol but you still have alcohol for those that desire it. Just make sure you make a few non-alcohol punches for those that don't want to drink. You can virtually create a punch bar and maybe even have your own signature punch (in your color) too.
Congratulations
2007-10-13 03:37:05
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answered by holmeskaykay 4
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In my experience, it depends upon what your loved ones will expect, and how polite they will be if those expectations aren't met.
My family is a big drinking family. When my brother married a woman whose mother was a teetotaler, who insisted that the wedding be dry, it was awkward. They wanted an elegant late afternoon wedding and dinner following. I strongly suggested to them that they marry in the morning and have a luncheon. It worked pretty well. Most people were a little disgruntled, looking for the cash bar (which didn't exist, the MOB had forbidden the inn hosting the reception from opening the bar). But the flask idea had caught on with some (especially the groomsmen, if memory serves), and I remember it being a very good time. Much drinking took place afterward!
2007-10-13 14:02:42
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answered by Singinganddancing 6
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Hi and congratulations!
First of all, you don't NEED to serve alcohol at any event. It's totally up to you.
That said, a wedding IS a celebration. Yes, if I was to attend, I may have a glass of wine with my lunch. I do think it would be nice to offer this. If you are having an afternoon lunch reception, it won't be like people are going to drink themselves silly. Maybe a glass of wine or champagne or 1 mixed drink.
My sister had an afternoon reception, and yes, there was alcohol, but again, it's really limited because of the time of day. Everyone behaved - maybe had 1 drink, ate, had cake and went home!
Good luck!
2007-10-13 03:47:34
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answered by iloveweddings 7
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no, you don't have to serve alcohol at an afternoon reception. it's becoming more and more that the bridal parties are not serving alcohol because of the liability factor. For example: A guy got into an alcohol related accident, got into a crash (thank goodness no one was involved), and turned around and sued the bar because they didn't cut him off before he got drunk and got behind the wheel. So IF I were you. I wouldn't serve alcohol. Good luck and have a wonderful day. :)
2007-10-13 00:58:56
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answered by navywife_2001 3
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Hey there! I am getting married in April, our wedding ceremony will start at 11 and then the reception starts after that. I am doing one thing for my guests only because i want to. Im running a tab for 50 - 100 dollars and once that tab is up ...it's a cash bar..
Cash bar is totally acceptable for an afternoon wedding..well depending on where you live.
2007-10-13 15:27:29
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answered by ? 5
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No you don't need to serve alcohol at any time of the day. It's a great way to save on money. If anything you could serve a signature drink (perhaps something light like mimosas - a mix of champagne and orange juice) to cut down on costs. If you have a full open bar -- that will significantly add to your costs. It's up to you :)
2007-10-13 04:54:28
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answered by Jasmine808 6
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You never NEED to serve alcohol, it's just usually for a special occasion. Like a wedding luncheon. You can serve mimosa or champagne. It's fancy, but make sure you include the non alcoholic drinks. Kinda like saying, i care about you all. but make sure that there's only like.. everyone gets their glass filled twice. You don't want a bunch of drunk people at your wedding. Or the rest of your luncheon. Congrats and good luck.
2007-10-12 19:12:09
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answered by ? 4
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You don't ever "need" to serve alcohol at all! My wedding was a lunch reception and a good compromise for us was a cash bar. That way, alcohol was offered if people wanted it but they would have to pay, saving us a WHOLE lot of change. My experience is that people do drink at afternoon receptions, but not as heavily as in the evening. Usually, people like to keep the rest of the day open and stay sober for something else.
We did do 1 bottle of champagne per table, just for the toast, as well as 1 bottle of Martinellis sparkling cider for the kids and non drinkers.
2007-10-12 18:45:27
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answered by Anonymous
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Not at all. I have been to weddings where their reception is around that time too and there is no alcohol. They would have champagne though for toasts. But usually just some regular pop or punch.
2007-10-13 02:38:58
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answered by switbaby9 3
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It just doesn't seem like a wedding celebration without booze...at least a champagne toast. Alcohol is a useful social lubricant for large gatherings of people who have nothing in common (except that they know only the bride or groom) Have mercy on your guests and provide a little alcohol.
2007-10-13 10:14:58
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answered by krinkn 5
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