Open bar is far too expensive for my fiance and I to afford so we decided we'd pay for drinks, on consumption, up to $XXXX amount of dollars.
If we happen to reach said amount, do we tell guests that they're on their own for drinks? Do we leave it a surprise? We want to provide people with alcohol, but we just can't afford to let the liquor flow all night.
Has anyone done this and how did it go?
Any other suggestions?