No alcohol at my wedding.

I definitely agree with the earlier in the day. Celia is exactly right. My cousin (who is an alcoholic) invited all his AA members, and sure enough there was an open bar.

Personally dry weddings I've been to in the evening had most guests leave after the dinner, mostly to go to a bar. A few left for a bar during the cocktail hour and came back in the middle of dinner, some not at all. I'm not saying it's right or wrong what they did, but it's what they did and just want to prepare you!

I think earlier in the day would be great, and like others have said due to your age (and possibly the ages of your friends) alcohol may not be a good idea. However, the reasoning should not be because you don't like it or want others to have it. I also think as others have said you have to expect people to leave early no matter what time it is - I'm an adult and I enjoy going out and drinking. If I'm not drinking, I'm sure as hell not staying at a night time event for 4 hours awkwardly swaying to the DJ completely sober. I would be the one bringing the flask.

I think a dry wedding is fine, but your reasoning is not. I agree with PPs in that your wedding should be held during brunch or lunch, that way a missing bar won't be such a big deal. But either way I would expect most people to leave early regardless of the time, like after the meal you serve (whether it's brunch, lunch, or dinner). I would be leaving early. I showed up, watched the wedding ceremony, had my food and mingled a little, and then leave. I wouldn't be dancing or awkwardly hanging around for hours without at least a drink or 2.

I think a dry wedding is fine, considering your age. I personally would never consider it, just because I know my family and social circles and honestly can't imagine having anything but open bar. I do agree with maybe having it earlier in the day. Not because people NEED alcohol, but once the cake is served, some people may not be into dancing without a couple of drinks in them.

I don't think there's anything wrong with no alcohol at a wedding, but like others have suggested, if you're not going to do alcohol then have some fun with non-alcoholic beverages. I really like the root beer float, and hot chocolate bar ideas!

Again check with your venue. This may not even be option for you. The venue may not be able to enter into a contract with you for the sale of alcohol. That would be selling to a minor. So check with the venue 1st.

God forbid a wedding actually reflects who the bride and groom are! If you don't drink then I wouldn't expect alcohol at the wedding. If you don't eat meat then I wouldn't expect meat at the wedding etc. People can certainly have a great time without any alcohol involved. If guests are actually offended by going to a dry wedding then I would seriously question why they are there. A wedding should be a celebration of your love and who the two of you are, last time I checked that didn't include a mandatory alcohol clause. lol

It is your wedding, it can be dry if you want it to be. You don't need to explain your reasoning to us. The only thing you need to be mindful of is the impact the decision may have on your reception.

You know your crowd better than us. Here are some things to consider:

-Though most of your guests are over 21, are they drinkers? Would you feel they would be put

off by there being no alcohol?

-If yes, would you consider having your wedding earlier in the day so alcohol is not an

expectation?

-If no, you have no worries.

-If you decide on an evening wedding, do you plan on letting guests know before hand the

wedding will be dry?

-If yes, would you be offended by "pre-gaming" or guests bringing flasks?

-If no, would you be offended if there was a mass exodus after dinner?

Your wedding will be beautiful. Hopefully you got enough good information from here to help in your decision making. Best of luck!