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Just Said Yes June 2023

How much alcohol?

Olivia, on March 6, 2022 at 11:23 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 2 3

Hello!

My fiance and I are planning a backyard wedding and are choosing a bar package that allows us to provide all the alcohol. We are having 50 guests and plan to have a selection of wine, beer and three signature cocktails. I am having a hard time trying to calculate how much booze we would need and roughly the total cost of it. Would it be easier/cheaper to just let the caterer take care of it?

Thanks!

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Latest activity by Olivia, on March 6, 2022 at 12:57 PM
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    Super August 2023
    Lunajay ·
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    Hope this help. This will also depend on knowing your crowd and if they are drinkers.

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  • Cece
    Master October 2023
    Cece ·
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    We found that it was definitely WAY easier to let our caterer handle the booze! And once you factor in the discount they get from their alcohol distributors, plus the time and effort it will take you (going to the store, purchasing the alcohol, transporting it back to your house, having to unload it all and store it until the wedding, then having to load it all back up and set up the bar), plus the cost and hassle of everything you need to set up your bar (the bar itself, ice, cups, garnishes, mixers, ect.), then hiring a licensed bartender… it ends up being cheaper in the long run. Plus, then there is always the hassle of trying to anticipate your guests’ preferences to figure out how much alcohol you need (and how much of each type), and running the risk of running out. It’s just so much more peace of mind putting all that responsibility onto professionals.
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    Just Said Yes June 2023
    Olivia ·
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    Thank you Cece!

    I hadn't even thought about the transportation/storage aspect of it! You definietly brought the more realistic thinking and got me totally convinced. Definitely going to let the caterer handle that! Thanks again!

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