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No alcohol at the reception - HELP!!!

Knottie22482847Knottie22482847 member
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We have our reception at our church so alcohol is off the table. What is your suggestions for the supplementals?? 
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Re: No alcohol at the reception - HELP!!!

  • holyguacamole79holyguacamole79 member
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    What time is your reception? 




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  • Maggie0829Maggie0829 member
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    Soda, iced tea, coffee, water, lemonade, etc, etc.

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  • misshart00misshart00 member
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    We also couldn't have alcohol. We had a whole coffee bar with different selections.

    And soft drinks, iced tea, lemonade, etc.
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  • southernbelle0915southernbelle0915 mod
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    All the things PPs suggested. You could have a signature punch if you want to get fancy. I went to a wedding shower that did a sherbet champagne punch - it was delicious! You could sub non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice for champagne.
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  • sarahuflsarahufl member
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    It might be fun to have some fruity "mocktails" rather than just water and soda. While water and soda are perfectly fine, it could be cool to have variety.
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  • artbyallieartbyallie mod
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    We had a lunch reception at our church and served tea, lemonade, coke, and milkshakes to go with our meal of burgers/hotdogs and fries.
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  • lurkergirllurkergirl member
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    My dad's side of the family doesn't drink, so there weddings are always dry.  They serve what we call church punch, which is a delicious pineapple-orange juice-ginger ale concoction. 

    Ditto pps suggesting punch and mocktail ideas.




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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    I think you are over-thinking this.  I've never heard anyone getting excited over a non-alcoholic options when there is not an alcoholic one.     I don't know anyone who thinks lemonade would be a substitution for a cocktail.  They are too different things.

    It would be like serving a bunch of apples instead of cake.  There is nothing wrong with having apples instead of cake. They are both can be used as a sweet option. It's just most people are not going to get excited there are apples in lieu of cake.


    I say stop trying to find substitutes for not having booze.  There aren't any.    And that is perfectly fine.  Just serve beverages you would like .






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  • blabla89blabla89 member
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    It's totally fine to have a dry wedding, but it's great that you're wanting to provide something else that your guests will enjoy.

    Obviously you'll serve water, and you can fancy it up with citrus, cucumbers, mint, etc. Then add a couple other options. Maybe something seasonal like lemonade or sweet tea if it's in the spring/summer, cider or coffee or hot chocolate if it's in the fall/winter. Or you could do soda if that's what your crowd likes.

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  • jenijoykjenijoyk member
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    I've only been to one dry wedding and at first I was like, "UM WHAT" and then I realized they had a lady making delcious frappacino things to order. And then I discovered the flavored water table with many delicious infused waters in lovely glass carafe things. And then I discovered the delicious punch. I was very hydrated and very caffienated and I really loved it.
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  • grumbledoregrumbledore member
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    Knottie22482847 said:
    We have our reception at our church so alcohol is off the table. What is your suggestions for the supplementals?? 
    What do you mean by "supplementals?"  Serve non-alcoholic beverages.  To fancy it up a bit you could do some virgin "cocktails" but it's not necessary.

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  • doeydodoeydo member
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    scribe95 said:
    I get ridiculously excited by sherbert punch. 
    OMG, my sister's shower had sherbert punch and it was amazing.  Everyone was raving about it and asking the lady that made it for the recipe.
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    Don't forget sparkling grape juice as on option, great for the toasts!!!

     

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  • kmmssgkmmssg mod
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    Italian soda bar

    Coffee/hot chocolate bar

    Hot cider

    Lemonade bar

    And all the other things that have been suggested would be awesome.

    I had this punch at a wedding last Fall and could have just stuck a straw in the bowl if no one else would have known me.  I would have NEVER made it if I ran across the recipe but it was freaking awesome.

    Mix equal parts of Squirt and Sprite and then....wait for it........float pineapple sherbet on the top.  OMG it was awesome.  I do love floaty sherbet punches!

    Honestly, as long as you have something non-sweet also (tea, water, coffee) you will be fine!

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  • txbandwifetxbandwife member
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    lurkergirl said:
    My dad's side of the family doesn't drink, so there weddings are always dry.  They serve what we call church punch, which is a delicious pineapple-orange juice-ginger ale concoction. 

    Ditto pps suggesting punch and mocktail ideas.
    Aw man, you beat me to it!  "church punch" and "church tea" (same thing but with sweet tea instead of ginger ale) totally rock.  Throw some chunks of fruit in it and you've got upscale for low price.

    And to the PP who said milkshakes wow I love you.
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  • graciegragraciegra member
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    If there are drinks you and fiancé love, like milkshakes/sweet tea/ obscure sodas, serve those and share the story why. 

    Otherwise, many of the suggestions here sound great. Think also what food you are serving. If you are doing the whole meal you may definitely want either lemon aid or soda to go with it. If you are doing just snacks and cake, then punch is good. I love sherbet punch too, I just don't want to eat it with a spaghetti dinner! 

    Sparkling grape juice is good too, but I'd avoid passing it in champagne glasses for a toast as guests may think it is champagne. Better not to confuse them. 
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  • Jessica2426Jessica2426 member
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    silly question but just because its at a church you cant have alcohol?? iI just ask because iI have been to olenty of church events with alcohol, mainly night at the races. 
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  • CMGragainCMGragain member
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    Jessica2426 said:
    silly question but just because its at a church you cant have alcohol?? iI just ask because iI have been to olenty of church events with alcohol, mainly night at the races. 
    I am having trouble understanding your post.

    Most Protestant churches do not allow alcohol on the premises.  There may be a few exceptions, but they are rare.  Catholic churches often have a more tolerant policy, but you should always check with the church.  Methodist churches have a no-gambling policy, so I know your "Night at the Races" wasn't there!
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  • Jessica2426Jessica2426 member
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    what dont you understand. iI was simply saying most churches iI have been to allow alcohol.  iI am catholic so 90%  of the events have been at catholic churches. but iI have also been to baptist events, christian church events. and another but not sure what denomination it was. iI only asked because iI was curious. see never knew the methodist church didnt allow gambling. now iI am going to go google the other church iI went to with my friend years ago for casino night. 
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  • CMGragainCMGragain member
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    Jessica2426 said:
    what dont you understand. iI was simply saying most churches iI have been to allow alcohol.  iI am catholic so 90%  of the events have been at catholic churches. but iI have also been to baptist events, christian church events. and another but not sure what denomination it was. iI only asked because iI was curious. see never knew the methodist church didnt allow gambling. now iI am going to go google the other church iI went to with my friend years ago for casino night. 
    I find it unbelievable that you think that all churches have the same rules as the Catholic church,  The level of this ignorance is astonishing, and somewhat offensive.  Have you ever heard of the Reformation?  Taking alcohol into most Protestant churches is a huge offense.  Some even forbid dancing.




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  • NYCMercedesNYCMercedes member
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    @sarahbear31‌ and @CMGragain‌ and @Viczaesar‌ Thank you three so much.

    The only Protestant church where I've had alcohol I was Episcopalian. @jessica2426
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  • Jessica2426Jessica2426 member
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    christian churches are different than catholic churches. its pretty much the same, but they are different. my daughter goes to a christian daycare and they said that a lot of the people that come to the church used to he catholics.
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  • Jessica2426Jessica2426 member
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    and no reason to be rude cmgragain thats why I asked the question. I have been asking everyone I know and they all have events with alcohol. and I found out I have also been to lutheran casino night.
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  • holyguacamole79holyguacamole79 member
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    Jessica2426 said:
    christian churches are different than catholic churches. its pretty much the same, but they are different. my daughter goes to a christian daycare and they said that a lot of the people that come to the church used to he catholics.
    Regardless of your daughter's preschool, a Catholic Church is a Christian Church.




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  • holyguacamole79holyguacamole79 member
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    Jessica2426 said:
    and no reason to be rude cmgragain thats why I asked the question. I have been asking everyone I know and they all have events with alcohol. and I found out I have also been to lutheran casino night.
    Just because something may be common within your circle of friend does not make it a universal standard. And @Cmgragain wasn't rude at all.




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  • holyguacamole79holyguacamole79 member
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    Blah, double post.




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