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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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  • Ostrich
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    Celia basically 2 years out, so OP has got plenty of time to explore options.

    Bla- welcome to WW! We are a message board, not a chat room. If you have something else to add to one of your previous posts, feel free to use the "edit" button. This allows you to add thoughts to a post, without taking up the whole message board with multiple shorter posts.

    That being said, you can continue to defend your opinions, and I hope you let others defend theirs as well! For example, if the marriage was the most important thing to me, I would elope and not invite anyone. In my situation, celebrating with friends and family, and thanking them for the support they've had for both my husband and I over the years. If someone came to my house for dinner I'd have some beer or wine for them, so naturally I'd expect the same thing if I'm hosting a celebration!!

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  • bla2003
    Devoted September 2015
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    Thank you e=mc2 for being the only civil one with me Smiley smile

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  • MrsND
    Master November 2016
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    WTF WEDNESDAY!!

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  • Ostrich
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    Others are just trying to help you have an enjoyable experience on these forums, they really aren't trying to be rude.

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  • Mrs. Nicole
    Master May 2016
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    Not sure how much clear I need to be:

    Nobody is attacking you. People are being civil to you. Just relax.

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  • Janeen
    Master January 2015
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    Yes I'm probably attacking people on here but if I get attacked I defend myself.

    So it's okay as long as you were provoked? Since provocation is subjective, I guess people can say that they were provoked to attack you just as you attacked everyone else.

    In other words, don't complain about being attacked, but then admit that you attack people when you feel defensive. That makes you just as wrong.

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  • Ally
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    HELLOOO WTF WEDNESDAY!

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  • StarFromIHJ
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    ::chants:: Channel your inner OriginalRandi::

    Bla, welcome to WeddingWire. None of us are attacking you. We tend to be honest with each other and tell you what your friends and family won't. Your family won't tell you if something is tacky or against etiquette, we will. We recommend you lurk a bit and get a feel of the boards before posting.

    Once again, welcome to WeddingWire!

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  • Emmy
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  • Ally
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    Bla2003, everyone was civil with you. You're being overdramatic.

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  • bla2003
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    If you're spelling my name wrong on purpose then you're being just as immature. And yes I have lurked here for a few weeks before posting.

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  • bla2003
    Devoted September 2015
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    So it's not okay to defend my opinion of a dry wedding? As I mentioned before people always say it's okay to disagree but when someone doesn't agree with the popular opinion they get crapped on.

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  • StarFromIHJ
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    Ever think that its because I lacked coffee. I fixed it and was not attacking you. I'm attempting to be civil. You are attacking people.

    Chillax and take a chill pill. Its a wedding forum.

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  • StarFromIHJ
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    Double

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  • Ally
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    Can you please stop posting 1million times. It's considered spam. Consolidate your thoughts into one post.

    For someone who's lurked here you sure don't know how an online community works.

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  • Janeen
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    It seems that you're taking the disagreement of your opinion personally. Just because people disagree doesn't mean you're being attacked. Society really needs to get over the concept that every time someone disagrees, it's offensive/being attacked.

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  • Julia T
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    @Hannah I second the milkshake bar and mocktail bar idea. I love virgin strawberry pina coladas. Also have your wedding earlier in the day. Maybe around lunch time.

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  • bla2003
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    I know how online communities work so don't talk down to me. That's a huge peeve of mine and I will not hesitate to defend myself when people talk to me that way.

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