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CalialillyCalialilly
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I am just in the initial planning stages of our wedding and the biggest thing that is causing me issues is the following.

My FI family is Mormon. Although my FI has chosen to not follow that religion and neither one of us is religious to any faith we still would like to respect the religious choices of his family as much as possible. 

My biggest issue is with the reception. In the Mormon religion, they do not drink alcohol at all. My family drinks at all special occasions. My FI and I enjoy a cocktail every once in a while and want to include this in our reception. 

Does anyone have any ideas on how we should go about this? Should we talk to his parents beforehand so they know that there will be alcoholic beverages served or should we just not say anything and just let them see it at the reception? 
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  • angelsoffspringangelsoffspring member
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    edited December 2011
    I would definetly have a sit down with his family and see what thier opinions are.

    IF you decide to do alchohol, maybe only limit it to the first hour? Maybe word it in some way on the reception invitation so all guest know. That way, those that are against it can choose to come after the cocktail hour? It's really tricky, I know. But I definetly wouldn't just spring it on anyone. Those that pratice thier faith may be extremely offended and leave. I thank everyone should at least be aware so they can be prepared.

    But definetly talk it out with his family and see how they feel about it all before you move forward.
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  • kpwedkkkpwedkk member
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    edited December 2011
    Talk it over with your families - there are a lot of alternatives to do a non-alcoholic wedding.

    There's always the Martinelli's Sparkling Applie Cider that you can get in bulk at Costco, Sam's Club or even Walmart.

    http://www.arielvineyards.com/wines.html

    http://www.frewines.com/

    http://www.frewines.com/wines/brut.html <-- I had this one on the cruise, and it was awesome!



    "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart." ~ Miss K ~
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  • Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    edited December 2011
    If his parents understand that you are your fiance and not mormon and they aren't in complete denial, they probably already know that there will be alcohol at the reception.  Still, I think it would be best to talk to them about it beforehand.  That way, at least they'll know that their beliefs were considered and not just completely overlooked.
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