No Alcohol Reception

@Crystal: You played Russian roulette with your financial future and got lucky. That's all I'm saying!

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@Tamara: If you want people to celebrate, you need to provide a celebratory atmosphere. But you go ahead and go dry. Be the wedding people talk about for the next 30 years because it was so boring.

Unfortunately, I come from a big immediate family. So when we were cutting back on the list we we're still was over a 120 people.

What we're doing is a wine and beer at no cost to our guests all night and during cocktail hour is open bar (that's only for an hour). We decided to do this instead of a cash bar.

Maybe you can look into one signature alcoholic drink.

OP from reading your responses it looks like you believe most of your guests wouldn't drink. A consumption bar could be a good option for you. You'd only pay for the alcohol used/open (depending on your agreement with venue/caterer). This option would allow the guests who would like a beer or glass of wine to enjoy one. You don't need to serve liquor. Beer and wine is perfectly fine.

There are a ton of people who drink purely socially and no other time( i.e. Weddings, parties, and other celebration). Your guests are possibly paying for child care, travel & lodging expenses, outfits (maybe), and gifts for you & FH. Fully hosting them with a good meal and drinks available is thanking them.

*Standing up* My name's Renee and I guess I'm an alcoholic.

Minority here: I love lemonade and don't drink much alcohol. Flavored lemonades would be my heaven.

I love lemonade too. I'd like some vodka in it, thank you. I'm not 6 years old.

I'm sorry but, I think you either need to push your date back until you can afford it or cut the guest list down to where you can afford it. At least beer & wine. No one wants to attend a dry wedding. Not trying to be rude, just being honest. Alcohol is expected at weddings.

I miss all the fun when I'm without service at FH's parents' house. Boo.

Not surprised by the default religious and budgeting excuses. I wish those arguing for dry-weddings would come up with new material.

Wow sounds like a lot of these people on here may have a problem with alcoholism, and also they sound pretty dramatic, which is a red flag not to take their advice. Good thing they won't be at your wedding! It is really NOT that big of a deal. Most average, normal, well adjusted adult won't even notice or care that you don't have alcohol. Assuming that your guests are there for the right reasons, (as a loved one, family member, or dear friend). They will enjoy being there for you and your husband on your day. Do whatever suits who you are, not what the internet critics and small minded, neigh sayers think.