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VIP November 2017

Putting a cap on how many bottles of wine to be offered at a reception okay? or not okay?

M, on March 27, 2017 at 6:05 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 30

Hi all, I need opinions on what to do about offering wine at the reception. So, we want to offer two types of wine at the dinner reception however, my wedding planner told me that we will not be able to estimate how many bottles will be used over the course of the night. My fiancé would like to put...

Hi all,

I need opinions on what to do about offering wine at the reception. So, we want to offer two types of wine at the dinner reception however, my wedding planner told me that we will not be able to estimate how many bottles will be used over the course of the night. My fiancé would like to put a cap on how many bottles will be used by estimating the number of bottles so everyone can have two glasses of wine each and no more than that. (water, coffee, sodas and tea will be offered the whole night) I'm just not sure how I feel about putting a cap on the wine being offered. What do you think? Is putting a cap on the amount of wine offered okay? or do you think that putting a cap on the wine is a bad hosting practice?

Thank you in advance, this will really help me decide what i want to do.

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  • Helena Handbasket
    Master February 2016
    Helena Handbasket ·
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    So I get wine for free but DH who loathes the stuff has to pay full price for a beer? I hope your fancy steakhouse is worth it to you.

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  • M
    VIP November 2017
    M ·
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    @A. L. C - we won't be having other drinks available than what we have listed on our menu. Since our wedding is in a restaurant and there is a full bar it will be up to my guests if they want to use the bar or not.

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  • Helena Handbasket
    Master February 2016
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    But Morgan anything other than the wine they have to pay for right???? Maybe warn all your guests before hand so they can bring flasks?

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  • FMP
    VIP October 2017
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    Your planner needs to be a little more creative. There are calculators online that help you estimate how much wine you will need for the whole event...don't cap it.

    http://www.evite.com/pages/party/drink-calculator

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  • M
    VIP November 2017
    M ·
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    I also love having the beer option it didn't even cross my mind to have one nor was it offered to me so I will have to ask my planner if this is something we could add in

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  • reirei
    Super June 2017
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    An average estimate for drinks would be 2 the first hour and 1 drink every hour after that. I don't know why they said they couldn't estimate it. It's pretty standard. If the restaurant bottles are pricey, do they have corking fees for wines you bring into the restaurant? Might be worth looking in to.

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  • NewlyMrsLachney
    Master September 2017
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    Also know that your venue will have licensed bartenders who would lose said license if they served to an overly intoxicated person. Your adult guests will behave accordingly and your adult bartenders will know when to cut them off. Smiley smile

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  • A. L.
    Master July 2017
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    Morgan, that is extremely rude to make people pay at your wedding.

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  • Nicole2017
    Master August 2017
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    Morgan definitely look into the beer option on top of the wine! Wine gives me horrific migraines so the option of beer would be greatly appreciated as a guest

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  • janz
    Devoted September 2017
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    Would you invite someone to dinner at your home, offer them 2 glasses of wine, and then when they ask for a third tell them no, sorry 2 is the limit?

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