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Savvy November 2019

Drink Tickets for the reception

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FutureMrsBville, on October 17, 2018 at 2:11 PM

My Fiance and I don't drink, and we also have a few members in the family that don't as well. We are not pressed about having alcohol a the reception but we know that the other 80% of the guest would enjoy it. Our Venue offers Drink ticket options and we are aiming for two per person. Is this tacky?...

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VIP July 2018
Jen · on October 17, 2018 at 4:59 PM
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Yes, it's tacky - however I disagree with the PP who thinks it's better to not serve alcohol at all. I've never been to a dry wedding or a wedding with drink tickets but I am sure i'd prefer the tickets to no alcohol at all.
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VIP March 2019
Abby · on October 17, 2018 at 5:36 PM
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Yes and I gave my opinion?
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Devoted July 2021
Kendra · on October 17, 2018 at 7:52 PM
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I would say drink tickets is a little bit tacky. Since you and your FH don’t drink, maybe do an all cash bar or see if you can do an open bar for about 2-3 hours and then cash after that.
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Savvy November 2019
FutureMrsBville · on October 19, 2018 at 1:23 PM
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I hear that! Our reception is on a yacht and will only be about 3.5 hours. I don't think an open bar and possible motion sickness is a good mix. I would ask them to pay for drinks if they wanted too, but I don't think a full open bar is necessary.
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Shaunte · on October 19, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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Yes, it is. If cost is a concern think about just offering beer, wine and maybe a signature cocktail.
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Just Said Yes May 2019
Erica · on October 23, 2018 at 1:37 PM
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I personally think this is a generous idea. No one is going to turn down free alcohol. This is not a concert or Frat party. This is a wedding. No one needs that much alcohol for almost 5 hours. For my wedding I am doing a champagne toast, full open bar for 1 hour and then it turns to a cash bar. This is my opinion.
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