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@Jennifer one of the venues we looked at quoted us $38/pp for full night top shelf open bar. We're also in SW Ohio so it might vary by location.

Have a dry wedding. Alcohol doesn't have to be a must. It's your wedding. I've been to plenty of dry weddings and they were fun! If people are coming for alcohol then they are coming for the wrong reason.

@jennifer we are spending $42 per person for top shelf liquor.

@jenniferk. I have seen prices ranging from $6/pp/hr - $18/pp/hr. I am paying $88 pp for dinner and 4hrs open premium bar.

@krystel do some reading. No one takes a second mortgage to impress people. If you do, then you shouldn't be planning a wedding you can't afford. Have the wedding you can AFFORD to host PROPERLY.

The Bible condemns drunkeness, not alcohol consumption. In biblical times wine was safer to drink than water. Think about it....no standards for water purity or sanitation regulations.

However, the Bible also teaches Christians to look out for one another with their specific sins and struggles, and help guard against temptation. If you know someone has a problem drinking, don't tempt them by giving them direct access. When I host my family members with diabetes, I make sure I have diabetic friendly foods and not the best looking cake you can find on Pinterest laying around. I would hate to say to their face "sorry you can't have this, you have a sugar problem, have an apple." Alcoholism can be a serious problem for many families and cause a lot of tragedy. If a couple wants a dry wedding because they are looking out for the best interest of certain guests, you can't say they aren't being "Christian."

To answer the original question, I think putting the info on a wedding website is appropriate.

Ah, Brianna, we missed you and your 200 friends who won't get a glass of wine because they all get drunk and sloppy.

I'm done with this because it's always the same thread; we have no money,and it's dry or cash.

That's okay, it they really love you, they'll sit on hay bales after a two hour gap and have cute lemonade.

It's ridiculous. And the adult hosts here know it. Refer to my top ten list. All your excuses are on it including not wanting to spend the money.

I dont bring cash to weddings, so cash bars are inconvenient. Then they charge $8 for a drink like you're in a club. It's just not a good idea. We usually bring a flask just in case

Brianna, they come to the ceremony to celebrate love, you give them a free** meal and booze for coming to the ceremony.

**after they've paid to travel there, get dressed up (possibly bought new clothes/shoes/makeup/etc), sometimes lodging, and GIVE YOU A GIFT, all which add up to a significant monetary value - and you insult them by saying eff you and your gift and your presence, buy your own damn drink?

Yes. That's rude.

I really think your best bet would be to not have a open bar, but offer something for your guests-maybe a small selection of beer and wine. Or if you can a signature drink. Then if anyone wants anything besides what you offered they can pay if they want. But at least then you are still providing some alcohol options for your guests without them paying. A limited bar like that should be a lot cheaper than a open one. I've been to two weddings with just beer and wine and everyone had a lot of fun. - I am personally having an open bar. But I think that would be the best compromise if you are struggling to have an open one.

All I can do is laugh when I read threads like this. You all make me want a drink, at 9am lol

WW Never fails to entertain.