Bar question

ewenner

FI and I are planning to do a wine and beer package for our reception.  Would it be tacky to also allow people to pay cash for liquor drinks if they don't want wine or beer that's already provided?  Or she we just lnot have liquor available at all?    Thanks in advance!

MsBunny312

We're doing wine and beer only too. People will make do without liquor.

Annie_Warbucks

My thought is, if it's offered, it should be free. Makes everything simple.

I would be more upset/embarrassed if I ordered a mixed drink sans wallet and had the bartender tell me "that'll be $10" and had to fluster about the charge or run and get my purse, more so than if he just said wine and beer only.

But I'm not super picky when it comes to free booze and I would hope my guests wouldn't be either.

amylulich

hmmm I've been to more weddings that have been only wine and beer, one only beer, complimentary.  we're doing open bar, but i was at a wedding last weekened where beer and wine were complimentary and it was cash bar for liquour. i think it's nice to have the option.

Sparkette19

I think venues aren't going to necessarily remove their stocked bar b/c a particular party didn't want guests to see it. So that might be a moot point. My cousin had a reception with wine and beer only. The bar was fully stocked but the bartenders politely informed guests that ordered a cocktail that there was a charge for it. Most people stuck to the wine and beer and it wasn't a big problem.

sgylling

I was just at a wedding last weekend where it was beer and wine only and there was a sign on the bar that said Cocktails $5 Maritnis $7. A lot of people did pay for them, so I think it is nice to have the option. Actually, I think a free signature cocktail is a really good idea too...

mbf124

If you are only doing wine and beer, I wouldn't make liquor an option at all.  People will assume it's an open bar, and be flustered or embarassed when asked to pay.  It's happened to me before while attending a wedding! 

ewenner

Thanks for all of your input ladies!  You have given FI and some more to discuss.  I think we're leaning toward just limiting it to wine and beer.  Thanks again!