Just Soda and Water?

We are having cupcakes and candy bar. I don't know many people that will want coffee with dessert though. This is one of those things, where do you draw the line at beverages? Do guests really get upset? I mean we are having full open bar. That's where I will be going all night, and drinking all the water.

I'm going to ask my grandma on what I should do. She is the most critical about stuff like this, and she doesn't drink. (LOL)

I'm doing beer, wine, signature cocktail and then water and tea. If you can't find something you like out of that, sorry for ya! That's my mentality.

@Alicia...that mentality is not guest friendly.

Definitely have carbonated, non-carbonated, sweetened and unsweetened.

I don't drink alcohol, and I don't like soda. Like I can drink half a cup before I get totally sweetened out. If the water was something other than tap water (la croix, or with mint or cucumber or something in it) I would be happy. Otherwise I would be kind of grumpy. I'm really into unsweetened tea, and I definitely would want tea with a cupcake!

Do you know how many of your guests don't drink alcohol? Because if it's just one or two and you know they like soda, then you're probably fine to splurge on the bar instead of the non-alcoholic drinks, but if you do have some non-drinkers it's probably worth it to get something else. Doesn't need to be the $500 version they provide, but even if you just got some cans/bottles of some drinks that aren't super sweet to have at that table, someone like me would be really appreciative.

Add ice tea /lemonade mix (also known as Arnold Palmers).

I agree the lemonade is worth it as opposed to the tea, especially taking caffeine content into consideration. I know I'm only one person, but I only have one kidney and I'm supposed to stay away from a lot of caffeine and alcohol. I can also only have so much soda before I can't take it. I think lemonade is a safe option.

Lemonade and soda are both really sweet though. So having some decaf soda options and some sort of non-sweet drink option that is not just plain tap water would be good I think.

@msdani313, I'm offering plenty of options for my guests. But thank you for your input.

I think iced tea and lemonade is sufficient! Unless the soda is coming from the bar, it tends to go flat.

I agree that you should have one "still" beverage that isn't water. Maybe one sweet and one unsweet. I know my dad is type II diabetic and there are at least a few other guests who are type I or II diabetic so I will definitely have some unsweetened tea. Probably a lemonade as well. My mom actually makes a badass ginger lemonade that is slightly sparkling that will be a great option but now I'm getting sidetracked. I think you should provide them yourself since it will probably be cheaper than the caterer's $500. You can just use a mix and have your hired workers mix it up in the kitchen or you and mom can do it the day before or whatever is going to work with your set up.

I'm not serving soda at all at my wedding. I'll have sweet tea, umsweet tea, lemonade and water. The bar is hosting beer and wine. It was cheaper for me to go through my catering company... Plus it will reduce the lines at the bar for service

Should I take away the sprite and add tea/lemonade? I really don't want to have a lot of soda left over.

@jESSIEJV, LMAO!! LOADS HUH!!