Wine only

TheMissusLia

There's not really anything I can do to change this, but I wanted to hear the general consensus of opinion on the subject.

We're getting married / having our reception in a field adjacent to a winery / vineyard in the DC area. Our ceremony is in the morning, and then our reception will run from 12ish to 3ish. The winery's tasting room will be open during our reception, and because of this, we're not allowed to bring in any outside alcohol. That restriction means we are limited to their wine (and sangria), in terms of alcoholic beverages offered. I tend to think that this is okay / makes sense. I mean, we're getting married at a winery ... it only feels appropriate to serve their wine.

How would you feel if you went to a wedding and only had the option of wine (and, obviously, soda, water, etc.)? 

jessicadall

Personally I'd be fine with it (as long as, as you said, I could also get some water or something non-alcoholic if I wanted it). Even FI, who's a beer man through and through, has wine if we're somewhere known for it. I think it's fitting, especially in the middle of the afternoon.

ashleyy00

Totally fine, but I love wine. I would imagine most people would be okay with it. If they hate wine, you have other non-alcoholic options.

scooterpie7

I think its fine. Lots of formal events have only wine and non-alcoholic drinks. 

lyndausvi

sounds find to me.  You are getting married in a winery.

Sleeper2013

If it was later in the afternoon or evening, I would say you should also include beer, at the very least. But considering the time, I think it's totally fine.

achiduck

Fine by me. I love wine.

And honestly, if you got married at a winery and weren't serving their wine I would find it bizzare.

TheMissusLia

In Response to Re: Wine only:

Fine by me. I love wine. And honestly, if you got married at a winery and weren't serving their wine I would find it bizzare.
Posted by achiduck

That's how I feel about it, too.

Thanks everyone!

Peledreamsofrain

It's completely fine, and expected. I'd personally be extremely confused to find hard liquor or beer at a winery unles they also ran a distillary, which very very few do.

scooterpie7

Haha, TheMissus, just saw your message - thanks, it was a pretty awesome proposal. Thought l'd reply here on 'your' thread rather than the other. 

AddieL73

I would be fine with it. Anywhere you go for dinner, be it a wedding, dinner party, even a restaurant, you're limited to what they have available. And I agree that if the wedding were at a winery, I would completely expect there to be only wine. If guests want other alcoholic beverages, they are free to go get those any other time. 

StageManager14

I also think it makes perfect sense and will be fine.

freebread03

As long as you're hosting, I think this sounds fine, and totally expected for a winery.

thurmanpowell

Wine would be fine, and I would never complain about sangria!

princess pop

Seeing as how its a daytime reception, I think it will be all good.

aurianna

Mmmmm... sangria.... *thumbs up*

TheBaysideBride

Doing a mental tally of my libatious friends, i can't think of anyone who doens't like wine, even if they often chose beer or whiskey.
mmmmm.....now i'm in the mood for a glass of vino....

enjoy!!

erinlin25

Totally expected at a winery. I'm usually not a big wine fan, and if an event does not have the liquor of my choosing I definitely don't stomp my feet!  I usually will have a glass of wine and be happy for being a part of the couples day.  I even surprised myself when I thought I didn't like Sangria...it was at a friends wedding at a winery and FI and I absolutely loved it and still talk about it to this day!  Mature guests will suck it up and not complain :) 

MyNameIsNot

I think you're fine.  I would include sangria, and maybe try to add another wine based cocktail like a mimosa or something, just to add variety.  

Viczaesar

You're fine on an etiquette level.  On a personal level I would be disappointed that there wasn't at least beer as well because I'm having to give up wine for health reasons.  But I can certainly live with just soda.

waywardgirl

In Response to Wine only:

There's not really anything I can do to change this, but I wanted to hear the general consensus of opinion on the subject. We're getting married / having our reception in a field adjacent to a winery / vineyard in the DC area. Our ceremony is in the morning, and then our reception will run from 12ish to 3ish. The winery's tasting room will be open during our reception, and because of this, we're not allowed to bring in any outside alcohol. That restriction means we are limited to their wine (and sangria), in terms of alcoholic beverages offered. I tend to think that this is okay / makes sense. I mean, we're getting married at a winery ... it only feels appropriate to serve their wine. How would you feel if you went to a wedding and only had the option of wine (and, obviously, soda, water, etc.)? 
Posted by TheMissusLia

I'd be more than fine with it! My mom, who's a weirdo and allergic to wine (I mean, who does that? ) would be a brat about it, but that's just her nature. I think having a winery wedding sounds absolutely wonderful and people will be in awe.

Burtonbaby145

We did our engagement party at a winery in the northern va area as well, since I live next door to it and it's a beautiful venue! They only had their wine and it was just fine for everyone. We had that, bottle water and large glass dispensers with iced tea and lemondade. I felt it was great. I do wish I had thought about wine mixers such as using their wine for sangria, mimosas and bellinis as you and others had suggested though. That would have been great for guests that are drawn more to cocktails than wine...

branemily

I would love to see the responses if only beer was served (craft/artisinal of course...)