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mildlymailynmildlymailyn member
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in May 2012 Weddings
Ok, so, FI and I made the decision, and when I was iffy, he put his foot down, that we are having a cash bar for liquor ONLY. There is an open bar for beer and wine, all soft drinks and juices. It was a very very personal decision because I have a number of people on my little family that get sloppy drunk on a regular basis and other who fight/cry, etc. when they drink liquor. The venue told us we should make sure to tell people liquor is cash only. Is it weird to put it at the back/bottom of the program? Or should we make alcohol menus for the table letting people know we are only serving beer & wine?

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  • KateBCHKateBCH
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    Do you have a wedding website? If so, you should post it there, and also try to start letting people know by word of mouth. I think your venue wants you to tell people in advance because a lot of folks won't bring cash with them to a wedding, and there may not be an ATM around. So putting something on the program might be too late.
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  • leopardgurl831leopardgurl831
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    We are providing Beer and Wine and people have to pay for liquor as well.  I never really thought about notifying guests, but now that you mention it I'm thinking maybe put a picture frame up at the bar saying that the bride and groom will be paying for Beer and Wine.  I don't think I would do menus or put anything on the back of the program.  I think a small sign at the bar will be fine.
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  • MelisMCMelisMC member
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    In my region, cash bars are just as common as open bars. It's never told to guests, we kind of just find out through word of mouth, or when we are at the bar. I think it would be weird to state cash bar for liquor on your program or menu. Maybe you could make a few cute signs for the bar that says something like, "compliments of the bride and groom" and then list all the available beers and wines you have. This might imply that anything more would have to be purchased without having to actually say it.
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  • Melissa51212Melissa51212 member
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    I think on the wedding website and then a little menu frame is great! I know me and FI always bring cash for tips...:)
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  • vineyard12vineyard12
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    We're doing the same thing of only beer and wine. We figured that was good enough and if someone feels they need liqiour, it's on them. I think that spreading this by word of mouth and on your web site (if you have one) is a good idea. PP is right, people might not bring cash with them. I'd try to let people know in advance. I honestly hadn't thought to tell people! I guess I will spread the word now. As a supplement, you could also make a menu card for each table with what is available with dinner for beer and wine selection, and mention cash bar at the bottom for liquor.
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  • marisha115marisha115
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    I'd stick with word of mouth and website.  I wouldn't want to put it in writing.  People will figure it out.
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  • mancila60mancila60
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    I think a picture at the bar or on the table would be fine. I also think yall should spread it word of mouth too. I know a lot of people don't bring cash to a wedding and nowdays most people don't even carry cash on them in general. I know I don't! 
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_may-2012-weddings_help-please-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:f0ca0bc1-9255-4120-8042-b40e7f3e99c5Discussion:daf2579a-72ed-4f13-a7e8-724a88df9497Post:7d337e8a-fe02-4ae7-b673-09aa8bb31655">Re: help please...</a>:
    [QUOTE]In my region, cash bars are just as common as open bars. It's never told to guests, we kind of just find out through word of mouth, or when we are at the bar. I think it would be weird to state cash bar for liquor on your program or menu. Maybe you could make a few cute signs for the bar that says something like, <strong>"compliments of the bride and groom" and then list all the available beers and wines you have</strong>. This might imply that anything more would have to be purchased without having to actually say it.
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  • mandi921vhmandi921vh member
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    I think having something on your wedding website would be best. The people that see it can pass the word along. For some reason having a sign at the reception seems odd, but maybe it is a good idea so guests know.

    FI and I went to a wedding with a cash bar, but I was always under the impression that non alcoholic drinks were not part of the bar and were free. We had to pay for our soda. I think if you have cash bar you should at least pay for non-alcoholic drinks for your guests.
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  • mildlymailynmildlymailyn member
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    Ours is only cash for liquor. We are covering everything else.
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  • COSmittyCOSmitty
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    I simply told the venue I want it wine beer only. There will be a ton of kids, we have some family that don't drink anymore and I feel no need to provide hard alcohol.
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  • AurorasEnvyAurorasEnvy
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    Personally I feel like wine & beer hosted is enough and that it's not a big deal to "spread the word" about cash for liquor.  Like a PP said, they'll figure it out.  Otherwise, I like the idea of the sign on the bar that says "compliments of the bride and groom" - that way they won't order a mixer and think it's free.
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