alcohol at reception part 2!

Kbrook · December 2009

Okay girls,

Some of you felt very strongly about having alcohol at the reception, and some said it wasn't a big deal. It isn't a cost issue and I would not have a cash bar-no offense to those of you who are, its personal preference- it was more about family members who never say when before its too late. However, FI and I have decided to just have wine. That way his side of the family won't be offended (religious reasons) and my side of the family (hopefully) won't get too trashed.

We haven't discussed beer yet but I am pretty sure we will stick with just wine. All of my family drinks wine but I have never seen them get drunk on it before.

Seems like a good compromise to me considering our family situation. I hope everyone will dance with just wine.. I know that me and my close friends would so maybe everyone else will too.

cvl105 · December 2009

I think that's a good idea, but I would entertain the idea of beer as well. Some people don't like wine or can't drink it due to allergies, etc. I would have at least one other option for non-wine drinkers.

If it makes you feel better. My family and friends are BIG drinkers. Everyone remained under control and no one drank too much at our wedding....we had a top shelf open bar (shots were available). People were taking shots, drinking hard liquor, and we still had no issues.

aerinpegadrak · December 2009

Depending on the wine, it's still possible to get pretty trashed. My FI's a big guy, and a pint of barley wine last night left him a bit plastered.

When selecting your beverages, pay attention to the alcohol by volume (ABV), which should be on the label of any alcoholic beverage. If you stick to beers and wines at around 9-10% ABV or below, it takes a lot more of them to get drunk, and you should be fine.

Sorry your thread got hijacked, it kind of happens. Glad you've found a compromise that will work for everyone!

MyNameIsNot · December 2009

Sounds like a good solution! I'd try to do beer/wine also just for preferences, but just wine will be fine, too.

Kbrook · December 2009

Thanks.. I am glad that your family remained under control! It was a hard situation since his family is against drinking (although they will drink wine for special occasions) and my family is full of hard drinkers.

I think this will work perfectly.

Kbrook · December 2009

Thanks for the advice!

lyndausvi · December 2009

I love that your are compromising.

Just and FYI... I get way drunker on wine than beer. I do not even see it coming. So maybe beer and wine might be a better option (beer tends to have less alcohol).

I also come from a drinking family. Most people behave themselves and weddings. I think grandparent and older people ten to make people behave themselves.. Of course there is one or two who take it to another level... but they will do that with just the wine and I would not let them be the deciding factor.

Just saying from personal experience. I just glad you are compromising..