Last call?

Following never thought about this

The venue had a last call about 30 min before. It would be good to announce for people to get last drinks! People will probably still be dancing until the end filled with the alcohol they already consumed lol

Following....I need to know this too! Good question!

Ive never heard of a last call at a wedding. Did your DOC say you had to do this? Last call is typically to follow a state's legal cut off for when alcohol can no longer be sold for that night.

ETA. Let the bar close quietly, I don't think there will be a rush for drinks at 10pm when people can go down the street and buy another if they like.

That's what I was thinking, like dj announcing. "Sparkler send off in 30 min! Grab your last drink and get ready to send off the new Mr and mrs!".

I would suggest doing a last call 30 minutes before so people can get one last drink or two in. Plus they'll know that the end is winding down as well.

Check with your venue and caterer to see if they have rules. Ours cuts off alcohol 30 min before the end of the reception

At weddings I've attended the bartenders have just started quietly telling people as they grab drinks that the bar will be closing in the next 20-30 minutes and the word gets around!

Personally I hate it as a guest when the bar closes before the reception ends, but it's really not a big deal

I don't think ours has any rules. We're bringing our own alcohol in and just doing beer and wine. I can see pros and cons to both. Just have the bar start cleaning up right at 10. Since the booze has already been purchased, it won't really be a waste if someone has to leave behind a full beer.

Our DJ said that he does not like to do last calls because it causes people to chug a few drinks right before the wedding is ending and guests will be on the road driving.

Last call would be good. I know as a guest, if I went to order a drink without them doing a last call, and couldn't.. I'd be a little irritated. Not that it would ruin my mood though.

Our night is ending at 1 am. Regardless of whether or not it is something that is typically done, I would like a last call. As a guest I appreciate a reminder that the night is coming to an end, and if I want any last drinks to go get them. I think it will also help wind down the evening... as in remind people they have to leave soon lol. I'm hoping everyone is busy having fun and will need the reminder

@shdwboxrr9, while I "sort of" understand the logic, the truth is, if someone has had even one drink they should not be driving; and if the person is consciously choosing to chug drinks even though they plan to drive, I don't think this is a result of having a last call; this is a result of that person being an irresponsible a**hole.

I've been to a wedding with last call, and yes, we chugged our last two drinks; but we did so knowing that we were taking a cab home. Had I been driving, I wouldn't have been drinking in the first place. Its similar to saying, "I'm not going to have an open bar, because people can't control themselves."

Our venue has to shut the bar down 30 min before the end of the event because of the town liquor laws. They also dont serve shots.

Our venue did the last call 15 mins before we ended the night. Our DJ was informed of it and let our guests know as well.

Thanks for bring it up... ill ask the venue

Totally agree with Kari!

Let the bar close quietly!

I've been to weddings with a last call. It's so nice and considerate!!! Do a last call!

Unless the couple or venue manager insists on the DJ announcing last call during the dance party, letting the bar close quietly at a wedding feels classier to the occasion. Some venues put out a sign of when last call will be as a reminder.