Why can't people butt out!!!!!

Re: Why can't people butt out!!!!!

• banana468 member

  

  April 2010

  In this instance, it's about the social circles. 
  
  In my family and in DH's family, adults are offered alcohol for every event from a child's birthday party to a bachelor party.  To not offer it would get you sideways looks.
  
  You're OK to have a dry reception.  However if this goes against the social norms for your family and your FI's family then you have to understand that they may find this to be a bit offensive.

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• luckynutmeg

  

  April 2010

  It is absolutely fine to have a dry reception. Our reception will be dry, due to the rules at the place we are holding the reception. It's your choice. You don't HAVE to provide alcohol, just like you don't HAVE to serve Kobe beef on fine china. However, it is nice to provide a little alcohol as a way to thank your guests for being there. (But if the rules of the hall nix the alcohol, then that's the way it is).

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• jenn.daniel

  

  April 2010

  Don't tell people you aren't serving alcohol.  It's perfectly ok to have a dry reception.

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• lalap69 member

  

  April 2010

  My friend had the same situation when she got married.  The reception was in the church, so no alcohol.  It wasn't my favourite thing in the world, but I certainly never would have complained to her about it.
  
  People can't complain to you if you don't talk about it with them.  So don't.
  

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