Dry Wedding reception No Alcohol???

View Quoted Comment So it's wrong to have people there to celebrate love without alcohol? My older and younger sisters' weddings were dry and they were a blast. When you have people who are more concerned about if alcohol is being served than celebrating your happy day with you, it kind of shows where they stand and what their priorities are.

View Quoted Comment Again. If you’re response is “that’s their problem” then that shows how important your guests are to you. If for any reason I said “that’s their problem” about my guests, I wouldn’t have guests. I’d elope. My guests comfort and happiness are MY priority.

I see nothing wrong with a dry wedding. People can still have a good time without alchol

I went to a dry evening wedding a few years ago. I don't have anything against it, but at least half the guests were complaining about it and a few even brought flasks with hard liquor to spike their drinks. Know your audience.

This is your day. If this venue makes you happy then go with the dry wedding. Your guests should respect you and your wishes. Be happy ❤

Hey Justine!! Did you choose this venue as your wedding location? I like the idea you had earlier of ending the reception around 8 and going out drinking for an after party. I think that's a happy medium!

Alcohol is not the point of a reception, but it is sort of expected. If I were invited to a dry wedding, I'd still go, because it's about the couple, not the food or beverages... but I would be lying if I said I would stick around for more than half an hour after dinner. For better or for worse, alcohol is what we use to celebrate, and to ease anxiety around large crowds and new people. Without it, things might get a little awkward or boring.

Personally, a dry venue would have been a dealbreaker for me. It's about so much more than getting drunk - it's about creating the best experience for your guests as a thank you for sharing in your big day.