Hey guys,
We're on a pretty tight budget, and I'm wondering if we are responsible for paying for alcoholic drinks at the Rehearsal dinner?
Our wedding is actually at 11:30 AM the next day so I honestly don't really want anybody drinking too much anyways (obviously not something I can really control).
I wasn't sure what the etiquette was for this? Is it okay to host the dinner at a restaurant and pay for dinner and just soda, iced tea? and if they want drinks its on them?
THANKS!
Re: Do we have to pay for alcohol at Rehearsal Dinner?
Good Luck!
I disagree.
Your WP is spending money and most likely incurring expenses - a day off from work, travel and / or attire. For what they're doing for you, it's appropriate for you to host the beverages that are customary with dinner.
Now if this isn't part of your social circle I may buy it. However where I am, serving some kind of alcohol i part of being a good host and asking your guests to pay is just unacceptable.
I think jessicabessica is onto something. If you know your guests are drinkers then don't provide PART of the refreshement. Scale back the meal so that you can afford all of it.
We are having our RD in a private room of an italian restaurant and exactly half of the people there will probably drink alcohol. So, we are probably having 1 red and 1white wine available, possibly some beer too. KNowing our crowd, most of our guests will want wine with Italian food so it doesn't make sense to offer a full bar option for the RD. The next night at the reception they can drink whatever they want at the reception.
Or, you could choose a BYOB restaurant, and bring your own wine, and save even more money.