Is a cash bar at my reception ok?

Love, making them pay is just passing your wedding expenses to your guests. How on earth will people know when the magical bar slams shut. The person who should put a limit on the amount of alcohol served should be the bartender.

You should be left with the final bill, it's your wedding! It's not up to the guests to give gifts that are of equal value to the wedding costs.

Also you can't tell people to "FO".

Love, I was all for your Dynasty theme song, but the bait and switch bar is a terrible idea. Also, I'm sure Jessie wasn't serving alcohol to the kids. What's the big deal?

If that's how you feel about your wedding and guests, that they owe you Tiffany crystal and that a gift card would be sub par, I strongly suggest reevaluating your situation all the way around. You sound like an ungrateful person.

FFS @Love, you obviously don't have children. Otherwise you would know that parents like actually interacting with other adults and imbibing. No, the kids drank juice, milk and water. I do want my kids growing up understanding and properly socialised with alcohol though. That way when they are 18 and 19, they won't go nuts during Frosh.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I have a great idea. If the couple has a cash bar, why not charge for the dinner and each slice of cake also? That way the couple could make money!

But food deserts are cheap and an unfortunate complication of shoddy urban planning.

I have to get to the wedding, buy a gift, maybe a shower gift also and pay for my own drinks. Sorry, I can't afford to attend your wedding.

I know this post is old, however I hope newly engaged couples read this and find peace. I am getting married in 10 days and honestly for myself and my future husband a cash bar is one of our options. Yes, guest are coming in to share your big day and yes they have expenses. There is a but in here somewhere. This is YOUR DAY and after this one single, and hopefully FABULOUS, day you have to go on with your every day life and cost of living. The people that are invited to your wedding LOVE you...not how much alcohol you give them. If they are coming for the alcohol only and talk mess about you not giving them unlimited free alcohol F them. Perhaps they are not truly simply there to support you. My future husband recently had a series of seizures and we have had not only emergency bills, but also the toll of doctors visits to the neurologist, medication cost and MRI co pays..which are easily 1/4 of your drinking budget. My family is very religious, apostolic, and do not even drink. My friends are there for me and are in full support of a simple toast and cash bar. Alcohol is not what the meaning or purpose of weddings are. Do what works for you two, and a true friend and supporter of your union wouldn't dare to think negatively about it. Much love to anyone who views this post and I wish you a happy and prosperous marriage!!!!!!