Stock the Bar

libbynmike78

I heard about this new thing called "Stock the bar" parties, where instead of having an engagement party early on, the couple throws a party where people can bring their favorite drink/ liquor/ wine, etc. that they want to drink at the wedding - then the couple can go off of what they've gotten and get more of it, but they'll have a better idea of what people want...

i can't decide if this is a cool idea or kind of cheap looking!?

NOLAbridealmost

Hmmm.....that's not at all what I've experienced with stock the bar parties. 

Usually a stock the bar party is not wedding related at all. It's a type of housewarming party where the "theme" is to bring a bottle of liquor.  The idea is that at the end the couple has a fully stocked bar at their home for when they host parties in the future. 

Viczaesar

The engaged couple shouldn't be hosting any kind of pre-wedding party for themselves.

jessicabessica

I've seen people post here about stock the bar showers, where guests bring booze or bar items for the couple's (personal) bar.  I have never heard of what you're describing, and I think it would be tacky to have guests give you booze that might end up being served at the wedding, supplemented by what you purchased.  It also has the problem that Viczaesar mentioned.  

I don't even think it would be a good idea, practically speaking.  People may bring some obscure things, and when you host your reception, you don't need to provide everyone's favorite, just a variety so that people will find something they like.  For example, I might bring some locally-made speciality vodka, but that would be because I wanted you and your new H to enjoy it in your bar, not because I needed it at your wedding.

amyb140

My co-workers threw us a wine shower before the wedding, which was awesome - we got a lot of really interesting bottles.  I've never heard of what you're describing though.

lyndausvi

I'm with everyone else.  I've heard of stocking the bar parties, but they were to stock the personal bar.  Not for the wedding.