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Just Said Yes June 2019

Is only hosting beer and wine okay?

Sarah, on July 26, 2018 at 4:30 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 32

We will be having a full bar, but only will be hosting the beer and wine. Would you be okay with that if you were a guest? I have it fully stated on our wedding website so it shouldn't be a surprise. Is only hosting beer and wine rude? We just didn't find it an option financially to have a full open bar as we have heavy drinkers and it would cost a couple extra thousand.

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Latest activity by Judith, on July 27, 2018 at 6:06 PM
  • OG Gretchen
    Super June 2018
    OG Gretchen ·
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    It’s perfectly fine!
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  • Realynn
    Expert September 2019
    Realynn ·
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    Any free booze is fine with me! Lol

    but in all seriousness, cocktails are nice. But if a bride and groom can afford wine and beer only that’s more than enough for me.
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  • K
    Super September 2018
    Kate ·
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    We are only having beer and wine!
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  • futurmrslowe
    Super December 2018
    futurmrslowe ·
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    I'd be totally OK with that. If an invited guests is disappointed in their FREE options --- they can stay home. Smiley smile It's very ungrateful to demand specifics on bar items as a guest.

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  • F
    Expert May 2019
    FutureMrs.S ·
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    I would be perfectly fine with that. And having it listed on your website is a good idea!
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    Savvy October 2019
    Nancy ·
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    No problem wirh that.because at mt wedding i will be having beer
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  • BlueHenBride
    Master March 2017
    BlueHenBride ·
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    Beer and wine is great!
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  • FutureMrsKC
    Master January 2019
    FutureMrsKC ·
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    We are only hosting beer and wine! We can't afford a full bar with liquor so we opted for beer and wine only.

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  • AQuixoticBride
    VIP July 2018
    AQuixoticBride ·
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    We had a limited bar at our wedding, but no one had to pay for anything. I would prefer only having beer and wine and maybe a signature cocktail as opposed to having to pay for some things, but not others. But, I wouldn't call it rude.
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  • Realynn
    Expert September 2019
    Realynn ·
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    I forgot to add, but can you look into the option of having wine + beer and one or two signature drinks?
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  • S
    Devoted December 2018
    Sarah ·
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    I’ve been to several wedding that only host beer and wine, never been upset by it and never heard complaints either. We’re doing beer, wine, and 2 specialty cocktails only because adding on the specialty cocktails was only $1.50 more per person.
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  • WED18
    July 1993
    WED18 ·
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    Absolutely okay in my book!

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  • J
    Expert September 2018
    Jody ·
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    Totally okay
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  • Rachel
    Super July 2019
    Rachel ·
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    We’re going to do beer and wine too! (And cider!)
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  • Sarah
    Just Said Yes June 2019
    Sarah ·
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    I don't think that's an option for my venue unfortunately Smiley sad I'll definitely ask but from the paper that was given to me with the catering options, the only ala carte hosted options are for beer, wine, and champagne

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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    Yes, that is fine!
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  • Sarah
    Just Said Yes June 2019
    Sarah ·
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    Thank you all, I feel a lot better now!! I've heard a lot of places that not having a full open bar is rude and I just didn't understand because there's free alcohol anyways right?? Smiley xd I appreciate all your input!

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  • Swtnss238
    VIP May 2019
    Swtnss238 ·
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    We r doing beer and wine as well. We also added a signature drink at our expense but the bar will also be available if guests want to purchase something different.
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    Savvy November 2019
    Shawnee ·
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    We're doing 3 types of beers (my favorite, MOH favorite and Best mans favorite) two wines, and two mixed drinks (FH and mine)
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  • Realynn
    Expert September 2019
    Realynn ·
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    Ahhh okay~ Then beer and wine are just fine! I wouldn't get mad at a couple for having only beer and wine Smiley smile

    Plus, if I really wanted hard liquor, I'd just pack my car trunk Smiley tongue

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