Open Bar/Cash Bar Invitation Wording

I think your wording is clear you are referring to the drinks and not food. Are cash bars common in your area? If so I think it will be even less of an issue.

My thoughts? Honestly.."ugh. cash bar." We provided beer and wine for everyone all night and good times were had by all.

debate on cash bars, Go!.

It sounds straightforward to me. And I won't give an opinion on cash bars because you didn't ask for one. Others should take a hint.

I wouldn't put it on the invitation and instead do word of mouth and on the website. We are providing a $$ limit, and once it's reached we are changing it over to a cash bar.

Thanks for the advise! Last wedding I was in (2012) the bride had a cash bar all evening. Over here things can add up really quickly so, I am trying to accommodate my 250 plus guest but at the same time stay conscious of my "pocket." (cost).

Totally get it! If you want to keep it on the invitation, then they way you worded it sounds perfect to me.

Thanks Again! Ella, website idea sound great!

"And I won't give an opinion on cash bars because you didn't ask for one. Others should take a hint." Oh boy here comes the jumping on others for expressing opinions... Where's Diane lol... I'm only joking dont kill me

I think the way you worded is fine.

If the people you're inviting know the term "cash bar" then they shouldn't be confused & your wording is pretty straight forward. If you're concerned they might get confused then you should probably include some additional info on a wedding website (if u have one) or through word of mouth.

@April --- did you post pics of you DIY guestbook? I've been trying to figure it out for a couple months because I liked it so much! I think it was you???? I invited you to connect.

I think what you're looking to communicate is clear. I wouldn't have read it as having to pay for my own dinner.

I don't get why people groan whenever someone mentions a cash bar on here. While it may not be common in YOUR area or family, it can be the only thing you ever encounter in OTHER areas or families. And, there's nothing wrong with it. So long as some type of beverage (Soda, tea, lemonade, etc) is provided for free.

I think it was clear that it was the BAR. But now you do have to kind of worry that maybe if she took it wrong, that others will as well!

I think it's worded perfectly. I wouldn't leave it specifically to information dispersed through the website and word of mouth because not everyone checks websites and with word of mouth information is never carried to the end the same way it was given and THAT may cause more problems than its worth. And I totally agree with you doing what YOU want just as EACH of these other brides will do (don't be discouraged by those who leave "unfriendly" and "unsolicited" advice) :-D.

I put it in the Website not on y invites.

@Ella, I made one through Shutterfly. I'll send you a link to view it if I can.

I'm sorry, OP, I thought you were asking what our thoughts would be if we saw an invitation with that wording. That's what my thoughts would be. As to the other part, it looks clear to me that the bar is cash, but not the dinner.

Yup its clear its for the bar, and only for those portions. Not sure if its necessary? I would find it a little abrupt to read on an invite, so maybe website/word of mouth OR a DIY sign at the actual bar "We are pleased to host the cocktail hour. Starting at dinner, you are welcome to purchase drinks." or something like that?

I think the wording is perfectly clear. Also, I think it's fine to include it on the reception card. It's not like it's going on the actual invitation. It would be a good idea to also mention it on the website though. Other than that, you should be good

Your wording is fine.

I agree. the way you worded it doesn't make me think you are charging for food. It pertains to drinks only. I personally wouldn't add it in the invitation itself but on a separate reception card, but if you want it on the invite, the way you have it is fine.

Wording is good. Put it in small print at the bottom of the invite. Not everyone uses your website and word may not get around and people need to know to bring cash. Not many people carry cash on them, so putting out a sign at the reception wouldn't work because people wouldn't be prepared.