BYOB?!?!?!

I'm not sure about BYOB for a wedding... I personally would rather it be a dry wedding than be told I have to supply alcohol. That said, you could always get a keg on the cheap.

You're hosting, so yes, I think it's tacky. Buy the alcohol you can afford, make punch...

Check your state's Social Host Liability laws. Most likely, you are responsible for your guests alcohol consumption at your party regardless of whether you are serving it or not. If you are very concerned about this, you should institute controls at the party such as hiring a bar tender or a police officer.

I had an experiance where the wedding was said to be dry & ppl BYOB on their own. I'm not sure how they'll feel if they're told you have to BYOB so I agree w/@Future Mrs. M... unless you suggest "dry reception but BYOB is ok"

Because it's so laid back, I really wouldn't be offended. I WOULD suggest that you buy SOME liquor and say on the invitation come for pigs and drinks but feel free to BYO your fav!

Cheap Punch and Tastey :

1 bottle vodka

1 bottle Everclear® alcohol

1 canfrozen fruit punch

1 canfrozen lemonade

1 canfrozen limeade

2 bottles 7-Up® soda

If too strong - add more soda.

I told guests roughly what we would be providing and gave them an open option to bring their own food and drink.

I think I said: sandwiches, wine and non-alcoholic drinks, and appetizers provided. Please feel free to bring anything special you may want.

I think I said it a bit nicer, but I don't remember exactly. I think someone brought beer, but I didn't notice any extra food or drink floating around. There was plenty of everything!

I would cringe to get any wedding invitation that provided a guest with instruction such as BYOB.

If someone told me they were having a dry wedding, I would respect that and not bring alcohol

If people want to drink then they should bring there own! Our wedding is a cash bar and I haven't heard one complaint about it... I'll be buying my drinks, I think they can buy theirs. But it also depends on your crowd, do they usually bring their own to BBQ's and gatherings? If so then they shouldn't have a problem with it

I think BYOB sounds fine for the level of formality of your event. You can probably find a clever way of letting everyone know. If you are worried about etiquette of putting on your invites put info as to what's provided on your website and say something like feel free to bring your favorite beverage. Also spread the info by word of mouth to your friends and make sure the Mom's, Dad's, and Grandparents know so they can spread word to family.

If it's a casual wedding, ignore the formalities. Many people would rather BYOB than not drink at all.

Our wedding was very laid back, backyard style. We provided beer, wine, lemonade, and water, but by word of mouth, we said people could bring bottles of liquor if they wanted. Most did, and no one had a problem, cause we still had other options.

I'd say def not for a wedding. Just do beer and wine.

Shawdira, you haven't heard anything about it because your guests either don't know about it yet or are polite and won't tell you what they think about it.

I like Sarah's idea....word of mouth.

Backyard BBQ style, I'd be fine with it. I'd rather do that than have nothing!

Starbuck, my guest would tell me. I live in a small town where people say whatever they want not caring who the offend. They are just happy to be invited.

That makes everything alright then.

I don't see anything wrong with it! Especially due to how laid back it is.

Thank you!! Im going to do non alcoholic drinks and maybe a punch... and the rest will be byob.. Now i just have to figure out the wording.. I think i will do a reception card and put it on there w/ the invitations

I personally would have no issue with BYOB at an informal backyard BBQ wedding. But maybe that's just me (and Amy V)

If you are going to do a fun boozed filled punch, "your signature wedding punch" , I wouldnt even put on the invite about BYOB, pass that by word of mouth.