Cash bar for the rehearsal dinner-is this ok?

That's fine to me. I had a friend do a 2 drink offer and I didn't think anything of it. For mine I don't think I will even provide alcohol because we are doing pizza at my aunt's house.

I'm not doing an open bar for the rehearsal. It's unnecessary and costly. However, your two drink option is very nice and generous.

I agree with Amy- it's the rehearsal (not wedding) so I think that's plenty fine!

I think 2 drinks is perfectly fine! Most people wouldnt drink more then that with their dinner anyways. Now after dinner is another story, especially since you will be at a brewery, I think that would be a good time for your guests to start their own tabs!

FILs are taking care of our rehearsal dinner, but food only. My family doesn't drink and his does, so anyone that wants to drink is on their own. Open bar for the wedding was expensive enough!

Two drinks is generous, and I don't think anyone would have an issue with it. We are having a very low-key rehearsal dinner at our new house. We are cooking and I asked those attending to bring wine or their drink of choice. Got no complaints with that, either. We are providing food and alcohol at the wedding the next day.

I've never seen an open bar at a RD. I have seen bottles of wine on tables but that's it. I think offering 2 drinks pp is nice & I don't see any problems etiquette wise. I would just suggest making notes on the table or finding some way to let ur guests know.

Yea i think thats fine too. I have been debating this as well- the place we are having our RD includes tea and soft drinks in the price but no alcohol. Part of me wants to be like its on you if you want to booze it up.

Just because it's at a brewery doesn't mean people should expect all the drinks they want. I think your 2 drink idea is generous and thoughtful. If they want more than that, they can take of it themselves.

Why would you want a hungover bridal party the morning of your wedding anyway. 2 drinks is considerate, no need for an open bar.

Thanks for replying that I wasn't crazy. I do want people to try the beers because we can't choose the beer for the reception and we are beer lovers! I'll discuss further with FH about paying for X amount of drinks.

I'm doing the same. RD at a brewery, 2 drink tickets, cash bar after that. Open bar for the wedding.

I think that is fine. Hence, rehersal DINNER not rehersal BAR

I think that is more than acceptable. I probably would just provide the food and soft drinks...not alcohol. That being said, we're having an open bar at the wedding.

Sounds good to me. Imean seriously you don't want your bridal party hungover at the ceremony.

We offered our guest a beer/drink or two but that's it. I don't even feel alcohol is necessary at the rehersal dinner. I mean as a guest I'd prefer those extra 2 drinks paid for at your ceremony/ an extra bottle of wine for bridal party members at that (if you're limiting booze at the reception)

Since it's at the brewery and you are beer fans, can you see if they can do small tasters of the different types? Cost wise it amy be the same as 2 drinks and that way guests can sample different types. We have a brewery by me that chages $.50-$1 ea. for a 3oz. pour since it is all brewed in house.

Please don't take that as a critque, I think that 2 drinks is generous. I just thought as a fellow beer lover it'd be fun!

@Soon to be Mrs. S, that's a great idea I hadn't considered!

Our reception is open bar, no worries there, just strict choices for the beer.