Sorry if this has been answered before, but I had no luck finding an answer using the search function. We are paying for our wedding ourselves, including the rehearsal dinner. We found a great restaurant that we really like, but adding alcohol to the package makes it out of budget for a rehearsal dinner location. I would have liked to serve at least beer and wine, but cannot find a restaurant in my area that we like that would have this as an affordable option.
Would it be totally rude to expect guests to purchase their own alcoholic beverages at the rehearsal dinner? If I did that, would there be a tactful way to let that be known- like just asking our parents to spread it by word of mouth? If it makes any difference, we are covering for a fully stocked open bar at the wedding the next day.