Bar at the Reception?

mrsjohnson1010

Hi everyone, Im new to this site, but I need major help.  I am struggling to decide about having a bar at my reception.
My fiance and I are getting married in Vegas this October, and the reception is being held in a semi private room at Lago at Ceasers Palace.
I dont want to have an open bar, because it is too pricey, and I dont want to have a cash bar either.  My mom suggested that we have a champaigne reception, where only champaign is served, with coffee, water and soft drinks.  But then I worry, what if someone wants a cocktail or beer?  
So confused as to what to do!
PLEASE HELP!!
MJ 

Loopyseven

Personally, I'd do wine and beer only before champagne only, but I don't like champagne... 

AdeleDazeem

I love champagne, but I think hosting beer and wine is a better option.  It's cheaper than all alcohol but still offers everyone a choice in beverage.

Lisa8888

I would find it strange to attend a wedding in Vegas at Ceasers Palace and not have an open bar. I think all receptions should have an open bar. Its part of being a good host.

kkchisholm

I think everyone would agree that a cash bar is better than no bar.
I had a cash bar and it was fabulous

zitiqueen

You should post this question on the Las Vegas board.

http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas

stinkerbell6879

Ditto Zitti! We have a lot of great brides who can help with Vegas

Knittibell

I would have thought serving champagne all night (unless you're talking only the toast?) would actually be a lot more expensive. My suggestion is beer and house wine, with or without a signature cocktail and champagne for the toast.

pirategal03

Evening event?  Beer and wine only is a good choice.

janedoe1113a

I agree that I would do beer and wine over champagne.

amandajean36

I think champagne is being posed as an option because Lago is a buffet, and most of the buffets offer unlimted champagne for an additional $5-$10 (although, I've only seen that a brunch...not sure if the reception is a brunch reception)

If it is a brunch reception, I would offer the champagne.  If its an evening reception, I would look into some sort of bar option - even if its a cash bar.  But I agree with the others, beer and wine would probably be the best bet to keep your guests happy and the price affordable.

NillaWafer10

As all pp have stated, beer and wine would probably be a better option than just champagne.  I could sip it all night, but I know some people would rather have a beer.

mysticl

Beer and Wine, I've been to a couple of these and never heard anyone complain that they couldn't get anything else. 

loop0406

I agree with navybaby1113, I would do beer and wine over champagne

HisCB

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bar-reception?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:9f09cefd-b403-4aff-8821-0ee5e75ecefePost:ffd862bb-2833-4ca7-87e4-0c50843f8a79">Re: Bar at the Reception?</a>:
[QUOTE]I think everyone would agree that a cash bar is better than no bar. I had a cash bar and it was fabulous
Posted by kkchisholm[/QUOTE]

not based on the posts i have seen on theknot. many think hosting beer/wine or dry is better than asking your guests to pay for anything.