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candyqueen137candyqueen137 member
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My receoption venue allows outside liquor. Is it easier to just use their bar and not have to have tons of booze  to load into the place. Does anyone have any advice on this? What did you do barwise? 
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  • itzMSitzMS member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_bar-5?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:5Discussion:247a7933-2139-45c2-9612-e9a547cf05a6Post:91505628-2060-4f0b-9b5d-92f9f6891390">Bar</a>:
    [QUOTE]My receoption venue allows outside liquor. Is it easier to just use their bar and not have to have tons of booze  to load into the place. Does anyone have any advice on this? What did you do barwise? 
    Posted by candyqueen137[/QUOTE]

    Everything depends on your budget and the size of your guest list.

    Having it done for you is <em>always</em> easier.

    If you are DIY'ing the liquor, you'd have to have some pretty responsible people willing and able to haul in everything you'd need (not to mention purchase it and store it prior to the wedding)
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  • staar987staar987 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_bar-5?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:5Discussion:247a7933-2139-45c2-9612-e9a547cf05a6Post:db693032-60cf-48ea-ae56-9041dd5d2f19">Re: Bar</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Bar : Everything depends on your budget and the size of your guest list. Having it done for you is always easier. If you are DIY'ing the liquor, you'd have to have some pretty responsible people willing and able to haul in everything you'd need (not to mention purchase it and store it prior to the wedding)
    Posted by itzMS[/QUOTE]

    This for sure.

    Also make sure you research what the venue is charging vs buying it yourself. Unless there is a large difference in cost, I would rather the venue deal with it.

     

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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    We brought in our own liquor.  I didn't find it hard, but we did have a coordinator.  Between him and the bartender they took care of everything.  

    We were able to bring back any thing that was un-opened.  Makes ordering much easier if you know you can bring stuff back.

    Now we had a full blown premium bar.  But you can get away with the following. 
    BEER:
    1 domestic light beer
    2-3 other beers.  At least one should be an import. However, you know your guests better.

    LIQUOR:
     I would not go real cheap (generally called "well" brands).  Got mid-range or "call" brands.  You do not need premium.  

    Get at least the following types:

    Vodka   
    Rum
    Whiskey and/or Bourbon
    Other liquor you know your crowd likes.   Say tequila or something like that.


    WINE:  At least one of each. 2 is better
    White
    Red

    MIXERS:

    Coke
    Sprite
    Diet
    Water
    Club Soda
    Tonic
    OJ
    Cranberry
    Pineapple
    Limes
    Lemons
    any other juice you might need for a special drink popular in your crowd


    Most drinkers will find something to drink with the above options.










    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
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  • Ro041Ro041 member
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    Don't forget ice (if your venue doesn't provide it).

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