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Providing my own alcohol. Need advice!

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Chrissy, on May 29, 2015 at 8:06 AM

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So we are getting married in my backyard and we are going to do beer/wine with 2 signature drinks. I dont want to stock a full bar. Here are some questions I have: -When should I start purchasing the alcohol? Can you order it ahead of time then go pick it up? -Kegs or bottles for beer? -How big of a...

So we are getting married in my backyard and we are going to do beer/wine with 2 signature drinks. I dont want to stock a full bar. Here are some questions I have:

-When should I start purchasing the alcohol? Can you order it ahead of time then go pick it up?

-Kegs or bottles for beer?

-How big of a table do I need for the bar area?

-How many different types of wine?

-Are those beer/wine calculators accurate?

-What else should I know before purchasing all of this alcohol?

Thanks for your help guys!!

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Master September 2014
Staci · on May 29, 2015 at 10:16 AM
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Start shopping around now and look for sales. They do happen!

I would do bottles over a keg.
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Master July 2015
FormerUser · on May 29, 2015 at 10:42 AM
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I'm doing the same, just beer and wine. I've been buying bota boxes each payday (planning to have 8), and we're getting a half keg. We're also getting a case of bud light for people who don't like pale ale. We're only anticipating 70 people, but our friends are big drinkers, so hopefully it holds out!
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Master July 2015
FormerUser · on May 29, 2015 at 10:46 AM
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Oh, if you can get to one, ikea has really inexpensive wine glasses! I bought a bunch and will be stocked for life (because I always break them).
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