Alternatives to alcohol?

Ashley, a good rule to follow is to read the thread first before commenting.

It's not YOUR wedding and YOUR day (using your capitalization) when you involve other people. Then you need to consider the comfort and needs of those people.

@Ashley - you're like........the person who just woke up from a coma who starts talking about the latest episode of M.A.S.H. (you're probably a baby and have no idea what I'm talking about).

This post is dead and gone girl.

K.

So I'm LDS. (Shocker!) I don't drink. I love virgin pina coladas, but that is as crazy as I get.

None of my guests drink. So, obviously... I'm having a dry wedding.

However, I wouldn't if my guests drank. Or, if I drank. For me, it really is something that is seen as going against my religious beliefs. However, you people who drink "occasionally" or "when I was younger" obviously don't have the same feeling toward drinking, so you better host your guests.

FMW, girl, you just need to be calm and clear with your beliefs. Don't say "It's all about me. It's my day, blah blah blah." Honestly, just say "it's against the beliefs of me and my guests... it doesn't even make sense to do." That'll get you more friends around here.

Lauren, I'm so sorry for the disrespect and rudeness you've received from some about your question. Whatever the reason is that you will not have alcohol, that's your reason and no one should judge you for it. Not having alcohol does not mean not properly hosting your guests.

I think you have some great ideas in terms of doing hot cocoa and cider bars. For a toast, why not do sparkling water with mint and a strawberry in it? That could even be a nice idea to leave out - sparkling water with accoutrements. My office does that at our summer party for people who don't drink and it was so heavily enjoyed they do it in the office now too!

Ashley all you had to say was "I had issues with alcohol myself"

And we would understand the dry wedding or if you were against it for religious reasons

But you threw in-

"I live in the bible belt"- Well so do I and I had alcohol at my wedding so don't use the South as an excuse, honey.

"I don't want to risk anyone drinking and driving." Oh so none of your guests are adults that know how to adult?

"The rootbeer will be in a keg as a play off "alcohol." No.

"If anyone gets that upset over not having alcohol then

1. They weren't really your friend in the first place or

2. They are probably an alcoholic themselves."

Guess I'm an alcoholic-

I feel like if any adult went up to a keg and was given root beer, they would NOT think it was a cute play off alcohol....

This post is alive again? Whyyyyy? *sigh*

But someone with asshat tendencies brought it back

One star poster resurrects a three day old thread just to use the whole "its YOUR day" argument.

Classic.

Mocktails! Juice bar, infused water with fruit, mint, there are so many yummy infused spa water options that are easy to make and super refreshing. We found Daves Espresso bar in NH, they have an espresso cart fully stocked with as many Toriano flavors as you want, hot and iced teas, coffees, lattes, they even do smoothies and mixed mocktail beverages! Really reasonable price and unlimited drinks, I hope they're in your area!! If not maybe search for sown thing similar! Hot and iced cider are classic crowd pleasers for sure tho and there are lots of different flavored sparkling coders like grape, mango etc. how early are you celebrating? There are endless Pinterest insights into amazing Popsicles for adults too lol have fun with it

This post needs to die

Who revived this thread? *Lazy scroll*

One thing I always wonder about these posts, Why cant people here just accept the OP's decision to not have alcohol and give advice or just not comment?

I guess I am not "most adults". I dont have a glass of wine with my dinner. I dont drink regularly.

I have a drink once in a while when I go out. I also wouldnt make my decision to attend a wedding based on the fact that there will or will not be alcohol. If the wedding lasts x amount of time. I will be there until the end as long as I am entertained. Whether it be music, games or good conversation. Maybe I am just simple minded. I dont know. Sometimes this place makes me think I am one of a kind.

I personally think that a dry wedding could be just as fun. Why does everyone here think that you need alcohol to have fun?

I attended a wedding that had a gourmet soda selection. While i did partake in the alcohol served, i still choose a few of those because i thought the soda was fun and tasty.

Since then when we have house parties i always get a coupke mixed six packs of gourmet soda for our guest who dont drink alcohol...or those who do.

I'm not having alcohol at my wedding, either. Honestly, it comes down to not wanting my little cousins (high school aged, still little to me) having to deal with their mom getting drunk at my wedding. (One of them has posted about it quite a bit on Facebook over the last year). Since my wedding is mostly family, and we don't drink at family gatherings typically, I don't feel bad about it.

Personally, I would love some hot cider, but cocoa is pretty good, too!

@Brandieb123 - I have been to a dry wedding and 90% of the guests left before the first dance. So it isn't just "everyone here" who thinks alcohol makes weddings more fun.

If you have to go past page 2 on the main forums page, the thread is too damn old!

Usually the alternative to alcohol is drugs, and there are many options out there for you!

@brandie I enjoy a glass of wine when I'm out for dinner.

@steffany bartenders can cut them off.

I'm doing an alcohol - free wedding as well. My FH and I are both non-drinkers and although a lot of our family and friends are, we decided it was our day and we would do it our way.

I love the idea of a hot chocolate / cider bar though!

News Flash: It IS possible to have fun without alcohol.