FH and I don't really drink much (he's a diabetic, I just don't like it, we're not so desperate to drink that it's been put in our budget to have an open bar). How do we say to people (politely) that we won't be providing alcohol?
What if people BYOB (not that we suggest it, that they do it of their own initiative)? Will it be side-eyed?
We made the decision to tee-total, and our family will respect that, but I have a couple (two or three) friends who might be a bit arsey about it. Just... How do I handle it?
Re: Dry Wedding Etiquette?
I would just add soda to your list. Coke, Diet, and Sprite would be a good start.
You sound like one of those people who can't go to a party without getting black-out drunk and making everyone babysit you. I just had that immediate impression of you.
Usually if I go to a wedding it's because I want to be there. Otherwise, I don't show up.
I'll add this to the list of things I'm doing wrong. Which seems to be growing everytime I read the etiquette board, or wedding party board for that matter.
After the reception is over, FH and I are walking to our favorite bar to have celebratory beers and plan to tell the crowd who drinks that if they want to come along, they're more than welcome to.
"Love is the one thing we're capable of perceiving that transcends time and space."
I'm so glad to know I am to attend and get drunk off my ass instead. :disagree: