Dry Reception

I’ve never been to a dry wedding, but I don’t think you need to tell people. It’s not something they need to “prepare” for. I would tell people if it was a cash bar, because people might not necessarily have cash.
It’s perfectly fine to choose to have a dry wedding and I don’t think anyone needs to be told in advance

View Quoted Comment The wedding is coming up, so I could post it on our page. I think I'm still hoping for affordable insurance to come along. I know some of our guests drink, but since we have already had people ask, I'm so conflicted.

View Quoted Comment Thank you for your support. Honestly, if we could afford the insurance, or find one that is more affordable, we would offer some sort of alcohol but when the insurance costs more than the alcohol itself... I have a hard time with that.

View Quoted Comment Thank you for your honesty.

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You probably don’t have to buy the ins through a “wedding insurance” company, just a general liability policy will do. Ask your regular insurance agent to write you up a policy and it will probably be a lot cheaper.

View Quoted Comment I hope you find the right insurance or option!!! Sorry if my comment was harsh - but if you worry about it then you prob do know your crowd and how people might react. It will be a beautiful memorable day either way for you two and your closest ones and that's what ultimately matters.

Can you host beer, wine and soda and have a cash bar for the rest? We just went to a wedding where that was the case. My hubby brought a flask in case it was dry, lol. I would not tell people it will be dry as I would not tell people it was cash or open bar, either. If you are having a dance and it is dry people may leave, I have seen that happen a lot.

View Quoted Comment Unfortunately it was my agent who quoted us the $300, I'm still looking at other companies but preparing. Thank you though.

View Quoted Comment You're fine. You stated your opinion... and that's what I was asking for. Actually, it's the fact that when it comes to alcohol, I'm not 100% sure where everyone stands. Because we drink so infrequently, I know where the families lie with alcohol but not some of our friends. I know everything would be okay either way but my Generalized Anxiety Disorder likes to make its presence known at the most inconvenient times.

We're having a dry reception. I don't feel bad about it at all. It's a morning wedding. Most of our guests are church goers and wouldn't drink it anyways. And our venue owners didn't want it there either! I did make a note about it in the FAQ section of our website.

View Quoted Comment Without the insurance, we cant bring in any alcohol per the venues policy and, even if I chose a cash bar, I'm not sure it would cover the expenses. I'm still hoping for an affordable option to come through (not that I think theres anything wrong with a dry reception) but it would be nice to have a glass of wine with my guests on a special occassion. Those are the only times i drink.

The most important people will be there and happy for you whether there’s alcohol there or not. Do what’s best for you!

View Quoted Comment We are having an afternoon ceremony and an evening-ish reception. Our guests are 50/50, and while I dont drink a lot, I would enjoy being able to have a glass of wine with my guests. That's a good idea about the website though. Thank you.

View Quoted Comment Thank you. I dont have a problem with the alcohol part... I have a problem with the insurance costing more than the alcohol. Lol. But you're right, I know our guests would be there for us either way.

View Quoted Comment The venue doesn’t offer a bartender?

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Yes, thank you. I completely agree. The wedding isn't about the drinking. It's about the couple and the beginning of their life together. We're doing a dry wedding too. (though we may possibly have a glass of something for just the bridal party, but we haven't entirely decided yet.) We have had issues with alcohol too in a small way. There are more important things to focus in a wedding than "adult beverages"

View Quoted Comment Can I ask why not having alcohol would make you not attend? Just out of curiosity

This is where we got our insurance: https://www.theeventhelper.com/#fFaBah

Our vendor told us to use this site. Not sure where you're at or how big the wedding is, but it covered us for $80 for a small California wedding.

View Quoted Comment Thank you. I'll check it out.

View Quoted Comment If I am not close with a couple and don't know a lot of people at the reception, I would find it boring and kind of a waste. I love to dance and have a good time especially given how expensive even just attending a wedding is - nice to be able to let loose and enjoy it. I also have 2 young kids and husband and I don't get to get out as much as we used to. If I'm having a baby sitter and a night out looking pretty with the love of my life yes I want to drink and dance and party.
I stated before I would attend the ceremony to support the couple just not the reception.
Hope that satisfied your curiousity