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Hannah, on September 7, 2015 at 12:47 PM

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My fiance and I have a venue in mind that we both love. It means a lot to him and I think it is gorgeous. We want both our ceremony and reception at this location, but we have a hit a little snag: it's a dry location. While we are a little disappointed, it is by no means a dealbreaker for either of...

My fiance and I have a venue in mind that we both love. It means a lot to him and I think it is gorgeous. We want both our ceremony and reception at this location, but we have a hit a little snag: it's a dry location.

While we are a little disappointed, it is by no means a dealbreaker for either of us, and most of his famity doesnt drink anyway. I just have no idea how to serve refreshments for that many people! Soda in bottles or cans would feel very tacky to me, so I don't really want to do that. We thought about making homemade root beer and other sodas, but it comes down to how to serve non-alcoholic drinks to 200+ guests (he has a very large family). The venue did agree to champagne for toasting though.

And finally, we've only talked to my immediate family and his mom and stepdad, and we are already hearing grumblings about it being dry. Both of us drink, and we produce our own alcohol, so all the guests know it's not a personal choice. How do I nip this in the bud?

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  • Celia Milton
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    Jaqui for the win.

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  • bla2003
    Devoted September 2015
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    Again why is it such a huge ass issue? To the OP do what you want it's your wedding. Bitchy people all because I have a differing opinion.

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  • Mrs. Nicole
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    It took me a minute to realize that bla2003 wasn't the OP in this post. Why are you hijacking a thread by getting so defensive and ragey in a thread that's not even yours?

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  • bla2003
    Devoted September 2015
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    I just like to defend my opinions. I'm a very opinionated person and it pisses me off when people try to press their opinions on me. We're not right or wrong. That's why they are called opinions.

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  • bla2003
    Devoted September 2015
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    I'm not afraid to speak my mind. I've gotten in trouble because of it a few times but others thought it was ballsy of me. I had to work with a lady who was exactly like that Kim Davis lady we all keep hearing about and I was never afraid to call her a bigot. It's a wonder I never got in trouble. Lol

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  • ConcreteWife
    Expert September 2015
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    @bla2003


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  • Celia Milton
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    These threads always end up in the same ugly car crash;

    1. We don't drink

    2. We don't like to be around drunk people (because everyone at a wedding with an alcohol gets drunk)

    3. If we dont' drink, no one will get to either

    4. No one will mind.

    5. It'll be fun. We'll have lemonade and lawn games.

    6. It's common here.

    Believe what you'd like, but as Centerpiece said, no one will tell you anything. They'll tell each other. You said there is grumbling already, and it's a year+ out.

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  • bla2003
    Devoted September 2015
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    Well all I did was state an opinion about dry weddings and all I got was crap from everyone else so I was defending myself. Is that so wrong? Oh yeah you all say it's okay to have an opinion, but the minute someone disagrees with yours you give them crap for it.

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  • Mrs. Nicole
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    Okay for real, two fucking people very politely disagreed with you and corrected your spelling. Why are you acting like everyone is running at you with pitchforks? I see you going crazy in this thread like a rabid dog more than anyone else.


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  • Beth
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    I know it's Wednesday...but it's still too early for this. Blah2003, calm yourself. OP, I agree with the others- especially since you make your own alcohol, a dry wedding seems weird. See if you can talk your fiance into a different venue. ETA: bla2003, I actually didn't misspell your name on purpose. It was early and that's what I read it as.

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  • bla2003
    Devoted September 2015
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    Uhhh did you spell my name like that on purpose to mock me? If so then you are the immature one.

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  • Mrs. Nicole
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    1. You are not a victim.

    2. People can respectfully disagree with you.

    3. The whole board is not conspiring to get you.

    Slow down. Deep breaths. Everything is fine. Holy hell.

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  • Janeen
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    Hahaha if it's about your MARRIAGE, why are you having a party at all? The party is for the guests, the marriage is for you. If all you care about is the marriage, don't have a party.

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  • Lara
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    Lara ·
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    Wow, it's way too early for this...

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  • DMN
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    @bla2003 Please untwist your panties and go get a big cup of coffee.

    I have to agree with the majority. The beer and wine weddings were ok, but I do prefer to sip on something harder. It's supposed to be a fun night out. When I think of a fun night out- it includes alcohol of some form. Maybe 1, maybe 10. Depends on the night.

    I brought Fireball in my purse to my BIL's wedding. They had Miller Light and wine only. I warned them before, but would've done it regardless honestly. Just be prepared people will sneak it, and people will leave early.

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  • Emmy
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    Is there a reason for me to go back and read or is it the same cluster as always. Bla2003 I think you are new here and not doing so well. Maybe remove panties from a bunch and move on. This argument is obviously done to death and will never be resolved. Calm your tits.


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  • Heather S
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    Most of the weddings I've been to have been dry. They usually serve sweet tea, lemonade, water, and some kind of punch or two, in containers like spazzy showed.

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  • bla2003
    Devoted September 2015
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    I never said I was the victim. Don't put words in my mouth. And no my panties are not in a bunch. And I really don't care if you think I'm the bitchy one. Yes I know the party is for the guests but it's also a way to get to see family and friends I don't get to see much and I want to share the special day with them. I don't care if you disagree with me on things but you don't need to attack people. Yes I'm probably attacking people on here but if I get attacked I defend myself. Now I'm done...I have to go to work.

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  • bla2003
    Devoted September 2015
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    Thank you Heather!! Smiley smile

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  • StarFromIHJ
    Master August 2016
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    Off topic: I know you are new to the threads bla2003. Please post all your thoughts in one post. Don't post five in a row. Its annoying and it makes you look like you are hijacking the thread. You can edit your post to add anything you might have forgotten.

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