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Just Said Yes September 2020

Beer & Wine, Apps.??

Michelle, on August 15, 2019 at 10:36 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 8

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Ok my fiancé and I are getting married at a golf course and having our reception there as well. We will be paying for beer and wine. They have a full bar and therefore have alcohol which guest can purchase drinks if they desire. PLEASE NO COMMENTS ON HOW I SHOULD PAY FOR ALL OF IT, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH. It's not happening period! What I want to know is how to word a few things. First I want people to know they have the option of purchasing alcohol outside of beer and wine so they are prepared for that if they wish. How would I word this on an invitation? Secondly what do I call the hour after the ceremony where guest will be served appetizers and booze (for the purpose of the program). If I say Cocktail hour it implies all liquor to me.

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Latest activity by Mary, on August 15, 2019 at 12:45 PM

Master September 2019
Sarah · on August 15, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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I would still call it cocktail hour. I’ve never heard it called anything else, even at weddings that only served beer and wine.

As far as letting guests know, do you have a website? I would add it there if you do but I don’t think this is something that needs to be put on the invitation.
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Legend November 2019
Caytlyn · on August 15, 2019 at 10:46 AM
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I would still call it cocktail hour.
I don't think it's necessary to mention the bar on your invitation. If you feel like it's important to notify guests, I would mention it on your website. "There will be an open beer and wine bar, liquor will be available for purchase.
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Champion October 2018
Kelly · on August 15, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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Agree with everyone else. You can call it cocktail hour and I would put it on your wedding website if you have one but it’s not necessary to go on the invitations.
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Danielle · on August 15, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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I too am getting married on a golf course. I too am offering open bar of beer and wine also. You got me beat though because I didn't even realize you could do both. I'll stick to no hard liquor because I just have never enjoyed paying at a wedding. My guests will be fine
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Champion August 2017
Mrsbdg · on August 15, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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I agree with still calling it cocktail hour. If you change the name people might be confused.

As for the warning to bring cash, I would not include that on the invitation (any mention of ‘I’m going to have to ask you to bring cash to my event’ may come off rude). I’d include it on the wedding website and spread it by word of mouth.
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Legend July 2019
MrsD · on August 15, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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It doesn't need to be on the invite. I'd have a sign or something that says "On Us!" with the beer & wine listed, then mixed drinks listed with prices. I guess you could put it on FAQs on your website too? I would still call it cocktail hour, I've been to weddings that called it that with just beer & wine.
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Devoted November 2019
Tessa · on August 15, 2019 at 12:10 PM
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In my experience, this is something the bartender let's the guest know. I wouldn't put it on my invitation or website. When the guest says "what do you have?" (trust me, I tended bar for 10 years, everyone stands in line for 20 minutes and then says this once they get to the front). The bartender will reply, "We have a full bar. Wine and beer is hosted by the couple".
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Expert July 2019
Mary · on August 15, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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At one of the weddings we attending, there was a sign at the bar indicating which options were covered by the couple during cocktail hour. Guests looking for something else were offered the regular bar menu with all the pricing information listed.
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