Dry Wedding

No need to announce it, if they are only planning on coming because free booze, screw them. Alcohol shouldn’t matter. Plus with things being over by 9, if they really want to drink they can go out afterwards

I had a dry wedding for the same reasons.


We let it spread word of mouth. We also let it spread via word of mouth and why. Nobody went against it with the why.... People who love and care for you and Fiance won't want to hurt you at your wedding.


We didn't invite the people that we knew wouldn't respect it. The true "alcoholics."

We also made it a morning wedding where it would feel weird to drink for most people. We kept it short being 4 hours. Everything started at 10-2 pm

We used martinelli sparkling raspberry apple juice. I recommend this one with cake because it's not as sweet as the apple juice. It also has a nice pink color to it which makes it look like rosé. It's a great champagne replacement. It's carbonated apple raspberry juice. It's available year round on their website.

We served coffee, tea, sparkling water, and water. The reception ended at 2 pm on 6 the street which is a famous bar street. If they got drunk, it was on their own dime and not in front of me.


Tl:dr

Keep the time short and in the morning so it's less expected. Replace it with martinelli so you can do the traditions if wanted. Let it spread word of mouth. And don't invite toxic people.

My family assumes it will be since its against their religion, so I didn't have to tell them, plus I'm not even 21 yet lmao) but I would just put it on your website.

Went to a dry wedding years ago and it was amazing!!! Didn’t miss it at all- wonderful couple, first dance to watch, great food, and they had an ice cream truck!! I remember the couples special moments, beautiful countryside for the reception and the ice cream truck! Great wedding!! You and your fiancé will have a beautiful wedding too!! 🍦🍰💐

I attended a dry wedding a few years ago. And the bride and groom told people generally by word of mouth that alcohol would not be served at all. They also held their wedding much earlier in the day which I think helped. The whole wedding was over by 7pm. In addition, they asked different friends and family members to preform plays, songs, and play music, as well as had a dance group come in and preform, so it became like a show!

If you "announce it" or make is known too early - they will find a way to bring it in. Yes, I'm one of those people - tell me not to drink - I'll do it anyway. Or get tipsy prior to the wedding or on my way to the reception. If you give me advanced notice - I'll figure out a way to get my drunk on - and make you mad at the same time.

If I were you - I wouldn't mention it to anyone. Surprise your guests when they arrive.

Nothing wrong with a dry wedding. I would advertise it word of mouth if you want.

Personally, it is nothing wrong with having no alcohol at your wedding. You do not owe anyone an explanation of why you not serving alcohol on your day. It's not for them to know. Your special day is just that. It is your day and you/fiance should plan it as you all see fit. Do not worry about how they will take it.

Congratulations to you both!!

Hey Idk if it is just me but I wouldn't feel I had to explain or tell anyone unless it came up in a conversation initiated by one of my closer friends/family that I talk to often. Otherwise I think it is ok if it was written somewhere like those cards people put with invitations for registries or something but, probably not on the actual invitation itself. Curious to see what others say🤗

View Quoted Comment Oh yes instead of the cards this is a great idea if u feel u definitely want to let them know in advance. Putting things like that on your website! I keep forgetting to use my website for things but then again I just started!😁

I didn't serve alcohol. I put a little typed note that said only iced tea and lemonade would be served. Everything was fine

I would either say word of mouth or announce it on your wedding website or invites. You could also maybe do mocktails so that there's some bubbly but not the real stuff!

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Haha yeah they're super helpful!

I’m also having a dry wedding but for religious reasons. I would just spread it by word of mouth. People that are upset will get over it and shouldn’t make a big deal about it. Some of my friends are big drinkers and when I told them they seemed a little bummed but got over it. It’s not the end of the world. And if they really want to have a drink tell them to bring a flask and step outside to have a quick drink.

View Quoted Comment If that is what you want, don't change your mind. Don't give the heads up and hopefully no one makes a scene because as someone said before it is about y'all not about the drinks & anyone that truly cares about your union will not make it a bad day for u guys!🤗

No announcement needed. Alcohol isn’t a requirement at a wedding. If they get there and are mad that there is no provided alcohol, they can leave.

Be prepared for people to leave early. A lot of people will be annoyed that you're pushing your beliefs about drinking on them when they may be able to drink responsibly.

I don't have anything more to add to the advice from others about how/ whether to tell people, but I just wanted to mention that I went to a dry wedding a few years ago and they had a milk and cookie toast which was super cute! Everybody got a champagne glass of milk with a giant yummy chocolate chip cookie placed on top.

View Quoted Comment This is what I’m trying to avoid. I don’t want to push my beliefs onto others, but I know from experience that my uncles and cousins cannot handle unlimited alcohol. They will drink excessively and get rowdy and trigger my own PTSD. I just don’t think it’s fair to expect me to pay for that knowing it will ruin my day. I’m hoping that by having it earlier in the day, everyone will be satisfied to go out after and have their own drinks to celebrate when I’m not there.

I was in your shoes and what I figured out was the happy middle is to keep it early and short. The 7 pm is cutting it a bit late. But the earlier in the day you end it, the less weird the no alcohol is and then nobody minds because they can get a drink at 5-6 pm