Ok, are wedding reception will be 50-60 people at Japanese Restaurant... we both drink, along with all our friends, but no one in my family drinks and just a few relatives in his family drink a glass of wine or so...
So should we just go no alcohol? I don't want it to look like all the young people are drinking and the "adults" are not... plus don't want to make my family uncomfortable.
2007-12-28 16:57:04 · 11 answers · asked by *ae* 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
skip the alchohol. its not necessary for a good time. Have a bottle of champagne later on your wedding night. My husband and I drink occationally but alot of our family members don't. we served martinellis sparkling apple cider for a toast.
2007-12-28 17:07:11 · answer #1 · answered by Panda 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I work at a restaurant and we have had a few families that do the receptions as no alcohol but do allow the people to go get drinks themselves. This means everyone can drink but its from their pocket and so they wont get too drunk because its not free.
The restaurants usually let you do a seperate bill for that, and the server can just seperate the drinks from the food.
2007-12-28 18:45:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definately have alcohol. You need a good mix for a great party atmosphere. Let the non drinkers drink water or whatever and if you want to liven things up then have a few drinks - remember its YOUR big day, don't worry about the others.
and yes alcohol is ESSENTIAL for having a good time. I'm from the UK and the thought of a tee-total wedding would be a total nightmare.
What do you want for your big day? Fun, frolics and laughter or a load of people dressed up in suits talking quietly???
2007-12-30 04:21:49 · answer #3 · answered by joediamonds12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it looking like the young people are the only ones drinking or about anyone being uncomfortable. You could serve just a couple alcoholic drinks (maybe champage and some spiked punch), and then have plenty of non-alcoholic alternatives. Really it's up to you. Personally I would really feel like somehting was missing if I skipped out on a glass or two of champage, but it's all about you and your future husband.
2007-12-29 03:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skip the alcohol. Offer wine (
white and another) if you so choose. Young people will probably go out after the dinner reception. they don't need a head start and you can save some $$$.
2007-12-29 09:51:46 · answer #5 · answered by onehoneybear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your wedding and your choice of drinks. If people are just coming there to drink alcohol, then they are not really interested in the joy of your event.
There will be less of a chance of people knocking things over, throwing up, getting in fights in the parking lot, or getting in an accident on the way home.
2007-12-28 17:22:19 · answer #6 · answered by hamrrfan 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would do what ever you want ...it's your reception. Talk it over with your hubby to be. You can have alcohol for people who want it...the others don't have to drink....really it's totally up to the 2 of you who are getting married!!
2007-12-28 17:09:59 · answer #7 · answered by boss 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's your day if you want to drink do it
Getting married is cause for celebration
So Eat Drink and be Merry
2007-12-28 17:12:52 · answer #8 · answered by kin 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, you provide alcohol as well as the meal, for those guests who wish to have it.
2007-12-28 23:59:12 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's about what you want not what your family wants your the one getting married.
2007-12-28 17:42:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋