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Carla
Just Said Yes September 2018

Open bar for a brunch wedding?

Carla, on April 25, 2018 at 7:24 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

Hi! So we are having a brunch wedding which includes mimosas, bellinis, red wine, white wine and our choice of a specialty drink (not sure what that would be...any suggestions? I was thinking mojitos ). Anyways, there is an option for an open bar too but it would put us way over our budget and they aren’t letting us open a tab either. Do you think it’s necessary or seems tacky not offering one?

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Latest activity by Mcskipper, on April 25, 2018 at 10:20 PM
  • The Nuptials
    VIP July 2018
    The Nuptials ·
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    So it’s open bar or nothing at all? Trying to understand. My crew and my area tends to brunch hard, so yes, I would expect those options you listed. Get rid of the cocktail and add beer!
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  • Married and Loving It!
    Super February 2018
    Married and Loving It! ·
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    I don’t think you need a full bar especially if it is out of your budget!! That is plenty of alcohol in my opinion and will satisfy almost everyone- if they allow you do it a jack and coke or something for the specialty drink I would pick that since the other beverages are sweeter I think people who don’t like sweet drinks will prefer a brown liquor.
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  • Mac2Bee
    Devoted September 2018
    Mac2Bee ·
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    As someone also having a brunch wedding, we made beer a must. Not all of your guests are going to like mimosas and wine. We chose consumption because our venue allows it and it’s more cost friendly based on cost per drink.

    With no option for consumption, I would imagine that an open bar would be able to make mimosas and bellinnis. Personally, I would go that route and give your guests the choice.
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  • PBiazinha
    VIP May 2018
    PBiazinha ·
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    I think if you have a mojito for specialty drink you are good with the options you’re giving! I’m usually all about open bar but for a brunch I think you are having plenty of options!
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    Dedicated April 2019
    Futuremrsgrill ·
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    We are having a lunchtime wedding and I was trying to figure out how much bar to have too. We have the option for just beer and wine, or we can add liquor as well for an additional fee. I am thinking of just going with the smaller option because we can always go out later and have more alcohol at a more appropriate time. FH and I don’t drink much or often so we would be fine not having any alcohol but want our guests to be happy.
    Id say the options you have are fine for brunch. If I went to a brunch I wouldn’t be thinking about having more alcohol especially that early.
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  • Teresa
    Super September 2018
    Teresa ·
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    I may be different but I love a good bloody Mary and I think of those at brunch.
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  • Mcskipper
    Rockstar July 2018
    Mcskipper ·
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    You don’t need a full bar— those drink options sound good, though I would definitely add a beer! I love me some brunch bloody Mary’s but if you just had the above options plus beer , I’d assume it was just a non liquor-event and I’d be thrilled with those choices Smiley smile
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