Beer only wedding. Okay or not cool?

Knottie86418473

A lot of people have a gluten sensitivity or allergy nowadays so adding a gluten free option (like cider or gluten free beer) would be nice.

TheArtemisMoon

I personally don't think that would be a great option considering some people can't stand the taste of beer, can't drink due to medical conditions such as diabetes, or they might be on medication that doesn't allow them to drink. Just a thought.

Kahlyla

^ But most of those conditions apply to any alcohol provided - if the couple was hosting beer and wine, a signature cocktail, or a full bar, those things could still be an issue. As long as they're providing an assortment of soft drinks as well, I don't think there's anything wrong with beer being the only alcohol provided.

[Deleted User]

I may have considered this same venue in Minneapolis. We decided not to have it there ultimately because of the beer only rule. 

AddieCake

Knottie8942929 said:

I personally don't think that would be a great option considering some people can't stand the taste of beer, can't drink due to medical conditions such as diabetes, or they might be on medication that doesn't allow them to drink. Just a thought.

This doesn't make sense. It's not like the beer is the only beverage option available to them. 

kaos16

I have an idea!  If you go this route and there are non-beer drinkers in your group, maybe you can sit down with the brewer ahead of time and go over your menu with him to make almost a pairing list.  You can stick it on the bar so beer novices would have a little guidance.  For instance:

May we suggest. . . . 

beer X with the deviled eggs

beer Y with the steak tartare

etc.

It could help make the concept more approachable for your guests with little to no effort laid out.

Knottie65411223

Thanks for all the input! We decided to go with a different venue really for the sole reason of certain key family members putting up a stink (In the Minnesota nice way of course). Wasn't worth the fight in the long run. I would definitely throw a party for my friends at the beer only venue though!

Knottie87702627

I think that this is a bit limiting. If it's your dream venue then go for it. However, I am of the opinion that your reception is a party you are throwing for your guests. As the host of this party you should consider who is coming and what they will enjoy. If you have a HUGE beer drinking group, then this sounds perfect. Personally, I have a gluten intolerance and would not be able to drink the beer and would be very disappointed at drinking water all evening. If I am honest, I would probably leave early. It's hard to "party down" when one is 100% sober. I would tire quickly. So I would really make sure that you are catering to the needs and wants for a large majority of your guests. If most of your guests don't like or can't drink beer, then this probably isn't the best venue.

[Deleted User]

I'm jealous!  We home brew and would have loved to do something like this!  We are struggling to figure out which beers to brew for our wedding that the most people will like that we love.  Bearing in mind half of my extended family are Budweiser snobs from St.L and they or their parents worked at the brewery at some point in time.  

mikenberger

Knottie9902615 said:

I'm jealous!  We home brew and would have loved to do something like this!  We are struggling to figure out which beers to brew for our wedding that the most people will like that we love.  Bearing in mind half of my extended family are Budweiser snobs from St.L and they or their parents worked at the brewery at some point in time.  

We also homebrew... we're having busch light as an option for my uncles because they would literally throw a fit if they didn't have it. I brewed a cream ale, a light lager and a blonde for them and they all were like "Ewww too hoppy!" Ughhhh it hurts.

Knottie45523892

I'm from the West side of Michigan and we have a huge craft beer scene. People will love it. If you are big beer fans and love the venue, forget the whiners (or, for a pun, "winers"). This is YOUR day; do what makes you happy!