Cans of pop to serve

Amanda I'm doing a dry wedding for my religious reasons but we are doing lemonade and raspberry lemonade possibly. But infused water with just a little sofa

Get way more than you think you need. If alcohol isn't provided people will be going through soda and water a lot more. You can always donate what you don't drink

@yasmina thats what YOU deal with..... you do not know what other people's lives and cultures dictate for THEM.... Im not saying that I agree with it or believe that it is a sin (because it isnt) But People are different and deal with different things in their world!

And Yes for some, Its right up there with Murder.... Hell I grew up with a grandmother that wouldnt let us play cards in her house because in her mind it was a sin.... The stories I could tell of how we STILL did it on the down low!!! LOLOLOL..... I bet YOU didnt deal with that aspect either....

And Nope in MY WORLD and religious Culture I have never ever ever had WINE for communion.... Grape Juice is what we get.... and my church would NOT allow the use of alcohol in their "church hall" ..... SOOOOO i choose to have my reception somewhere else that is perfectly cool with serving drinks!!!

And I agree there are .... Hence my saying that I dont agree or believe it is a sin!!!

High Horse?? was that for me..... LOLOLOLOL

My reception venue was owned by a church and there was a full open bar. The Bible says don't drink to excess (meaning don't get drunk). That doesn't mean you can't drink at all. But hey, maybe I'm reading the wrong Bible.

@yas AGAIN we agree.....

you just described in great detail what you have dealt with and lord knows I know I have dealt with the dancing thing as well as... .this one will take you over the edge.... no make up and no pants ... Ohhhhhh the Horror!!! LOLOLOL....

Im just saying that it is just the way SOME people in this world operate and if OP is dealing with that type of religious culture then that is what she has to do... I kinda feel bad for her....

ETA: Jsmith my bible says the same thing,... to not drink in excess is an HINDERANCE not a sin.... But religion is religion.... different people take the bible and turn it to suit themselves!

That would be a wedding I'd ether not be going to, leave early or smuggle in booze myself. What a shame

Aw, I missed it. boo.

2-3 per guest. I would also offer bottled water, coffee, and a juice or milk for kids.

I would like to know more about the wedding.

200 people is a lot. Your caterer should know about drinks.

I would plan for at least 1 per hour. I would also plan for a much shorter event. I wouldn't be sticking around for 5 hours with no alcohol. I'm always team #newvenue if you can't have alcohol, but I doubt you'll listen.

Also, will you have glasses available for those (like me) who don't like to drink directly out of a can?

There are some nice charts on Pinterest. It's your wedding. Serve what ever you want to your guests.

If you don't want to host your guests properly, then please elope. Or do a cake and punch reception. I don't care if it's a church.

You won't be having a 4-5 hour reception without alcohol.

Have you asked your caterer about this?

I'm still agog on this whole "alcohol is a sin". I remember gluttony, avarice, lust, etc. Not alcohol.

I was raised Unitarian. We had wine at every event.

The whole sin thing? You realize those are religious 'rules' made by human beings, right? The 11th commandment, if ya believe that they were directly dictated to Moses, was not, "hey, kids, don't drink anything; it's a sin worse than murder."

And the precise problem with much of organized religion is just what Watson said; people turn the bible into instructions that fit them. We'll take this part, but ignore that part.

As Anne Lamott writes (paraphrased) "I have no problem with your god telling you what to do, but when your god tells you what to tell ME to do?? Then we're going to have a problem..."

No NEED to have alcohol. Those that truly want to celebrate will stay regardless of the drink choice. I'd say 2 drinks per hour per guest to be on the safe side.

More power to you on the no alcohol wedding! We don't really drink with most of our friends and the laughter is always loud, the nights are long, and the memories are actually remembered! If you need a drink to have fun there is definitely a problem there. Enjoy YOUR day girl. And if you figure out how much SODA to serve, because that was the actual QUESTION ASKED, let me know ;-)