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VIP September 2015

Alcohol on church grounds?

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Kassie, on February 21, 2015 at 2:55 PM

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Should I even bother asking my church if we can have alcohol for the reception? (which is in a gym-like building on the church ground, the chapel is across the road) I want to make my guests happy, and most of them want alcohol present, but I know a few people that would get drunk and......unpleasant (loud, obnoxious, hit on people, etc) and I don't want drunk people at my wedding, so should I just not even bother to ask because I don't want drunk people? Or any advice to keep people from getting to that point?? HELP!!

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Master June 2015
Lori · on February 21, 2015 at 6:19 PM
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Definitely get a contract. I've been to events in Catholic churches that have alcohol (and dancing), so I don't think it's that "most" churches don't allow these things. It all depends on the religion and the particular church. But get a contract, get it spelled out in writing, and you'll feel much better!

Don't worry about your guests getting drunk. They're adults and if they do over-imbibe, that's on them, not you. A good bartender will cut people off before they get too bad, but you can't police people. If you're that worried, don't have alcohol or don't invite the offenders.
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Master October 2014
StitchingBride · on February 21, 2015 at 6:30 PM
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Celia Milton: yup! people sure do- get drunk, get in fights, not pretty!
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