How to tell guests no shots?

I would let the bartender handle it. I think most adults would be responsible though, even if they take shots

Our venue doesn't allow it. I'm just letting the bartender tell them.

Thanks ladies! Unfortunately some of our guests are FAR from responsible so that's also another reason we would prefer no shots.

Our venue actually strictly prohibited shots, so it was not an issue for us at all.

If you really don't want people doing shots, tell the bartender. Bartenders are used to people being "pushy". However, do you really think the people you have invited will be? I cannot imagine ever going to a wedding, asking for a shot, being denied and then being an ass about it.

Most weddings I have attended (all open bar) have forbade shots anyways. I really don't think this will be a huge deal to your guests. Or the bartenders.

Definitely do not be the one to tell your guests no shots, let it come from the bartenders and waitstaff. People will understand since its sometimes a policy at certain venues anyway.

I wouldn't worry about guests being pushy toward bartenders. It's fairly common for venues to not allow shots. I'm sure the bartenders will be able to handle it.

Many venues don't allow shots so if yours does, ask them to not allow it for the night. It shouldn't be a big deal.

My venue also prohibits shots, so I am not even worrying about it.

Talk to your venue and the bartenders to make sure they know you do not want shots available to any guest.

The last few weddings I've been to haven't had shots. The bartenders will let the guests know. It really shouldn't be a big deal to your guests.

Like PPs have said, most venues don't allow shots, so I don't think anyone would be surprised if the bartender told them no. I was shocked when the bartender at my wedding said I could do one. The best man did one in his speech but that was it. So even with shots available, I don't think anyone even took advantage of it.

Thank you ladies! I feel a little better about it now.

Most venues don't allow it. I've also never really seen people order shots at a wedding....

Not gonna lie, I did a couple shots at my bff's wedding (with the bride and then with her sister), and it felt kinda weird. Also I ended up feeling sick and missed the after party because I'd done shots + wine + champagne. My venue allows them, but I think I may tell the bartender to disallow them. Thanks for the advice on this thread!

If you are really concerned, could you work with the bartender and come up with a drink menu? That way you could say to ask the bartender about anything not listed there. If that won't work, just tell the bartender no shots and you should be good. They're professionals after all.

Check with your caterer/bartenders and make your wishes known! Honestly though, people had shots and my wedding and the beer drinkers were more sloppy drunk than the shot people lol. I had way more beer spilled on my dress

Like most have said I would leave that up to the bartender. Also, at a wedding I went to last October they didn't like the idea of shots either so instead that made "gummy bear shots" it was a neat idea for those who may want a shot but it's not as obvious. In the end it's your wedding and if guests can't handle a "no" from a licensed bartender then they probably don't need to be drinking lol

ETA: Gummy bear shots are gummy bears soaked in alcohol. They are actually super yummy!!

I read this as "no shoes" at first and was like, WHAT.

HAHA @ Cats I was right there with you!

Also as PP have advised, let the bartender handle it.

My venue doesn't allow shots either. My brothers will probably be the only ones who even ask for shots and knowing them they'll find some way around it lol

We were super tacky then! Fireball shots all around! Haha I agree though, at a formal wedding held in a venue shots can be a little too much. Everyone is right, just have the bartenders tell whomever asks for one.