Open Bar/Cash Bar Invitation Wording

I don't think you need to list it on the invite unless it is never done in your area. I would however put it on the website.

IMO I do not think you need to put it on the invite as others have said if a cash bar is common in your area. I always carry cash with me and especially to weddings as I have never been to a fully hosted bar. I am aware if I want something other than keg beer I bring cash.

I don't think the wording is confusing. I also think it is a good idea to let your guests know about it. I never carry cash so it would be nice to know I need to bring it. Well that and my flask.

First off, none of that should be on the invite. Dinner and dancing, cocktail reception, that's fine. Don't mention the bar. Second, it is against etiquette to have a cash bar. Guests should never have to open their wallets at your wedding. You can do adry wedding, beer and wine, maybe a signature drink or two, or an open bar. Soft drinks should always be free. Host the same thing all night

I am not sure that I would have understood that drinks during cocktail hour are "on you" but that is just me... But I don't really have any advice on how to reword it, so since everyone understood looks like it is fine!

I think it sounds fine. I hate the whole "it's poor etiquette for that to be on an invitation" mess. It's not 1950, and I think it's good etiquette/courteous to let your guests know what to expect.

My fiancé and I come from families of very heavy drinkers and drama and fights tend to break out when alcohol is involved with them. We do not drink and considered not even having alcohol due to not wanting to ruin our night by dealing with drunks. We knew if we didn't have alochol they would still sneak it in and risk us being in trouble. A cash bar is basically our comprise people are probably less likely to get stupid drunk if they are having to pay for it themselves.

Bar info does not go anywhere on the invites. You do not announce or mention it at all before guests arrive at the reception.

Guests should never be asked to open their wallets for any reason. You offer what you can afford and do not serve what you cannot. You don't charge guests to drink in your home at parties so don't do it at your wedding.

My first thought reading it was "Oh, okay, cash bar." I like to know things in advance, so I don't think it's offending or anything. I personally don't think the bride and groom need to accommodate everyone (travel, booze, things like that). We're all grown adults and can afford our own things. Some of us have a budget and having an open bar would probably hurt that.

I'm doing a cash bar as well, mainly because first of all, budget, and secondly, all of my family is on the East Coast.. I live about 7,500ft above sea level now, and because of the elevation, you get out of breath faster, nosebleeds, dryness, and if you're not accustomed to the elevation, you get drunk ALOT faster. I would rather have people buy their drinks because then they won't want to get completely smashed.

It doesn't limit people to charge for drinks. Those that drink heavily, will. The thing that prevents this is the bartender.

If you're concerned about alcohol at the wedding, it's within etiquette to have a dry wedding. You could serve mocktails, coffee, tea varieties etc. There are lots of ideas around about that.

Cash bar is passing the cost of hosting onto the guests, who shouldn't have to pay for anything at an event you're hosting.