Cash bar?

Yes, it is. It's essentially saying to your guests, here, come to this party I'm throwing, but you have to help pay for it. If you're looking to save money, consider serving beer and wine only, or beer, wine, and 1 or 2 signature drinks.

Yes. Completely unacceptable. Would you invite someone over to your house and then charge them $6 for a beer? No? Then why on earth would you consider doing that at your wedding?

At the least, you should provide select alcohol to guests. FH and I are having beer and wine.

Do a consumption bar if you're concerned on how much people will or will not drink, but don't make them pay.

Yes.

Maybe do beer and wine only, open bar. Have the venue help you pick a good red and a good white. The cost shouldn't be too much and your friends and family will really enjoy it.

You have three stars. Have you not read any of the posts on this? It comes up literally every single day and today was no exception.

Yes. It's tacky. No, don't do it. Offer beer and wine and you're good to go. Add a sig drink if you have the money to do so.

I'm just doing beer and wine, but if they want tiered liquors they are more than happy to pay for what they want! But most of our guest enjoy beer and wine any way. It's not too many hard liquor drinkers!

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Yes it's tacky. Just because you don't drink doesn't mean your guests won't. Don't make them pay for your choices.

FH and I don't drink, but we're providing alcohol.

Yes, guests shouldnt pay most of them are already giving a bridal shower as well as a cash/gift for wedding. Its very important to properly host even if you do not drink yourself.

Just say no to cash bars always. Your guests should not have to pay for anything at your wedding. Open bar with beer and wine if you are not able to host a full bar.

I'm not a big drinker but my family definitely is. I tell my FH, the ceremony is for us, the reception/party is for them so we have to accommodate them, so we will be having an open bar.

Cash bars are tacky. I would at least do beer and wine!

Set your budget n know that typically 50% will go for venue/food/bar. Unless you are on mobile, you can search this 'hot' topic.

Personally I'm not having any alcohol served at all. We don't drink and we don't want the potential for things to get out of control as far as family fiascos go. Realistically, it's your own preference and if you have a limited budget, it might be the best option for you.

No, Kayla, it's not ever the best option. If you have a limited budget, you invite less people. If you have out of control problem people, you don't invite them. Which equals less people.

Problem solved.

Kayla, if you have a limited budget, then the best option is cutting the guest list....not limiting food/drinks/fun.

ETA: Jess, I would at least serve beer and wine, maybe a signature drink or two if you can. All at no charge to your guests, of course.

Just because you don't drink doesn't mean others do not want to. Do not charge your guests. That's rude. They shouldn't have to pay for your wedding.