No alcohol?

Maybe on the invitation if you haven't sent them out already?

View Quoted Comment That’s a great idea! I’ll look into that. My FH is very strict about this rule so hopefully we don’t have any mishaps.

I don't think you should put it on a formal invite. Maybe an FAQ on a wedding website or on a save the date.


It's as likely as not that someone will sneak something in. Hopefully people respect your wishes

Will it be available for purchase?

View Quoted Comment No. We don’t want any alcohol involved

Honestly, I just wouldn't say anything about it. If you say no alcohol, people will most likely try to sneak some in. I don't think it needs to be announced beforehand that it's a dry wedding. If people get mad when they get there, that's on them. I like a few drinks at a wedding, but I wouldn't be mad/upset if I showed up to a wedding that was dry. I'd be more annoyed at a cash bar lol.

View Quoted Comment That’s what I would think. Announcing it could lead to sneaking in booze.


For an earlier day wedding, a dry event shouldn’t be an issue.

I wouldn’t say anything about it because that’d probably lead to people trying to sneak it in and/or getting drunk before they come.

I went to a wedding once with "no alcohol" listed. I won't lie, I was 22 years old and snuck shooters in. Like the PP mentioned. Just don't mention it. If it isn't mentioned, it won't be a concern until they are there and realize they can't run back to the liquor store, haha.

Just don't provide it and people will figure it out when they get there. Honestly, you cannot control other adults, if they choose to bring it with them or go but it after the reception begins, that is their choice and I wouldn't let that ruin my big day by focusing on this. I would focus more on if there is a meal or make it clear what type of wedding you are hosting. I know FH and myself wouldn't pay the 1k it would cost to fly somewhere, rent a car, hotel and outfits to come to a dry and snacks reception.

View Quoted Comment Our reception is planned to be a lunch. Whole hog + side dishes and the dessert

We are doing a dry wedding for very similar reasons. We are doing a 2:30 ceremony. I decided not to advertise it. If people ask, I'm honest.

Nothing wrong with having no Alcohol. People can still have a great time without drinking. Pintrest have tons of great ideas for mocktails.

I did a 3pm ceremony with a dry reception. Because I didn’t want negativity at the reception, I passed by word of mouth that it would be a dry ceremony. As far as I know, no one snuck anything in or had a problem with it.

If you put it on the invitation, people are more likely to sneak it in. My friends and family would for sure sneak it in. I really don't think there is much you can do about people sneaking it in unless you plan to search people.

If is is a religious or moral reason you are against alcohol, I think it is fine not serving it. If it is simply you can't trust your guest to act like adults, I don't think that is okay. I would be super annoyed if I went to a wedding where I know the bride and groom drink and then there was no alcohol.

View Quoted Comment My FH and I both don’t drink. Both of our families are into it but we both don’t like alcohol, this being another reason for us not wanting to serve it.

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Then I think that is fine. I would NOT put it anywhere or people will for sure sneak it in.

I have only been invited to one dry wedding, everyone snuck in booze. If you do not announce it before people will not have the chance to, but they do have the choice not to stay long.

I wouldn't announce it or make a big deal about it. If you are your FH don't like the idea of having it at your wedding, then don't have it. I agree with the PP that said if you make it known, guests may try to sneak it in. Announcing it could cause more issues for you than just leaving it alone.

I agree with the others who said not to mention it. FH and I are also having a dry wedding (for many similar reasons), and went back and forth about announcing it on our website as well, but ultimately decided not to say anything. Our wedding is very out of the way and everyone will have to drive to and from the venue so I'm not too worried about it for the most part, but there are a few people who we hope don't sneak anything in.