So, I'm getting married in October and the reception is at our local park. You can have alcohol there, but it's an extra $50 to apply for and obtain the permit.
Here's the thing: Rich and I decided some time ago that we didn't want alcohol at the reception -- we don't want to pay for the alcohol permit and then buy alcohol on top of that, and we didn't want to deal with drunk relatives -- especially my dad who would be more likely to fist fight my mom if he drank. We had planned on just getting cans of soda and bottles of water, and whatnot, since it's not an crazy formal reception anyway (themed party with buffet dinner).
I mentioned the no alcohol thing to a friend who we're inviting, and he practically cringed about the idea, and then said that no one is going to have fun if they can't drink.
Whilst I know that it's our choice and it doesn't matter what this one guest thinks, I just wanted to ask; does anyone else have experience with this? Has anyone had or been to a no alcohol reception, and what was the overall attitude of the guests?
Personally, I think that people should be there to celebrate our marriage, and they shouldn't expect or need free alcohol for that, but this friend has me panicking a little...