Wording Help - Bar Service!

happe2gether

I need some help putting the verbage into our program about the bar service we plan to have.  Just KIR we cannot afford an open bar so we are covering a large portion of the bar in the cocktail hour.  BUT I also want guests to know they can purchases their own drinks after we have covered our part.  This is what I have but I'd like something cuter or catchier.  TIA for helping.

The Bride and Groom are hosting limited bar services during Cocktail Hour.  Please enjoy a drink or two on us.  Beverages such as sodas and water will also be available at this time. 

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Bar services will convert to a cash option after Cocktail Hour.  Guests are welcome to purchse their own beverages at this time.  

M1ssJ

I went to a wedding where at the bar there was a sign at the bar explaning the bar situation. I think this was easier than trying to explain in the program

Open Bar 6-7

Bar closed 7-8

Cash Bar 8-12

Best believe I knew that meant a 3 drink cocktail hour was necessaru

rowenac82

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[QUOTE]I went to a wedding where at the bar there was a sign at the bar explaning the bar situation. I think this was easier than trying to explain in the program Open Bar 6-7 Bar closed 7-8 Cash Bar 8-12 Best believe I knew that meant a 3 drink cocktail hour was necessaru
Posted by M1ssJ[/QUOTE]

<div>I like this option better than placing wording in the program. </div>

7E&G7

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[QUOTE]I went to a wedding where at the bar there was a sign at the bar explaning the bar situation. I think this was easier than trying to explain in the program <strong>Open Bar 6-7 Bar closed 7-8 Cash Bar 8-12 </strong>Best believe I knew that meant a 3 drink cocktail hour was necessaru
Posted by M1ssJ[/QUOTE]

I also agree

20pearls16

I agree with PP

MrsJenrette

I'm going with PP..

mejai1

What are the limits on your bar? Beer and Wine? PP sounds good, but open bar sounds like everything.  We're hosting beer, wine and a signature drink for cocktail hour only. I think that our plan was to have a sign that says what we are hosting and then the venue coordinator was going to discreetly notify guests that it converts to cash after cocktail hour. 

happe2gether

Open meaning the whole bar but we are only covering up to a set dollar amount.  So it is an open choice bar but not an unlimited bar.  That's the part I struggle with because I dont want guests to go overboard  and the bill be out of control.  But I like what pp are saying.  Plus I am sure I can ask my coordinator to watch the tab