Skip to main content
ARE YOU A VENDOR?

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Laura2.0
VIP March 2017

So I went to a dry wedding

Laura2.0, on September 25, 2016 at 10:32 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 189

As promised here is the follow up. Before I get called an alcoholic bad friend the first thing I'm going say is there was no religious reason, no one in recovery, the bride and groom both drink, the reason this was dry was bc she was being cheap! I went to the ceremony it was beautiful 45 min long....

As promised here is the follow up. Before I get called an alcoholic bad friend the first thing I'm going say is there was no religious reason, no one in recovery, the bride and groom both drink, the reason this was dry was bc she was being cheap! I went to the ceremony it was beautiful 45 min long. The reception didn't start for another hour and half so we were all just standing around bc they weren't letting people in the reception room. The brides uncle came prepared with a cooler in his trunk, so we basically tailgated until security came. But the guard was kind enough to point us to a bar around the corner. That's were all the guest hung out. Cue to the reception. We walk in and its decorated beautifully but the only catch was there were no regular tables or seats only bistro style tall tables and stools. Why?! bc there was no dinner! It was a "cocktail" style reception with no cocktails! There was only finger foods. Let me tell you how dry this wedding was continued in comments...

Show all

189 Comments

  • CMC
    Master November 2016
    CMC ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    @Jenna or when someone doesn't want to provide a full meal at dinnertime

    • Reply
  • Arthie
    Devoted October 2016
    Arthie ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Kbb they didn't make sure there was an option for you?! I have made several dietary changes to make our guests comfortable.

    Laura 2.0 thank goodness you found the fun!

    • Reply
  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Or when people think so seating is just fine....

    • Reply
  • BeachDreams
    Master May 2017
    BeachDreams ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    But no guest would ever complain about being poorly hosted since. It is totally fine for a couple to not reciprocate the love and care they receive when people attend the ceremony and bring them gifts.....

    • Reply
  • Jenna
    Super October 2016
    Jenna ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I'm guessing the groom readily bought into "it's her day" and didn't get involved in any of the planning, since I'm sure it was much easier to keep her happy and say "do whatever you want."

    • Reply
  • Melissa
    Master March 2018
    Melissa ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    That is the worst wedding I've ever heard of.

    • Reply
  • FutureLivi
    VIP June 2017
    FutureLivi ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Wow! The groom didn't know it was going to be dry? That's awful they didn't have actual dinner food.

    • Reply
  • FutureMrs.Lucas
    VIP September 2018
    FutureMrs.Lucas ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Wow. Just wow.

    • Reply
  • Kristina
    VIP August 2017
    Kristina ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I have no problem with dry weddings, but I don't drink so no biggie for me, but no meal and then the tall bar stools I could never sit on because of a medical issue with my hip I would be pissed, BUT her attitude is repulsive and would have never left my gift.

    • Reply
  • Marshall17
    Dedicated July 2017
    Marshall17 ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    So I understand that the tap water and the no food sucks.

    But, and I'm HONESTLY ASKING not being sarcastic, why is a dry wedding so bad? I'm 19 so I won't even be able to drink and most of my family doesn't even drink especially not enough to pay extra to accommodate the few people that do, so I was planning on having a dry wedding. But everyone on here seems to be very against it. I think it's important to add that I'm having soda and lemonade as well.

    • Reply
  • S
    Just Said Yes November 2016
    Sherece ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I'm having a dry reception at my church. But we are having 2 types of punch and sparkling grape juice in a champagne fountain. And the food is going to be awesome. Then we'll be heading to a club and inviting folks that want to drink and dance with us. Saving money and we're having a comedian since there won't be any dancing.

    • Reply
  • Elizabeth
    VIP September 2016
    Elizabeth ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Gross.

    • Reply
  • kbb
    VIP October 2016
    kbb ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    @Arthie nope, pretty lame considering I ate lunch with her everyday at my old job. We got in a few disagreements about wedding etiquette though so it didn't really surprise me.

    • Reply
  • Judi
    VIP June 2017
    Judi ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    My goodness! you can't even call that a party!

    • Reply
  • GymRat
    Master May 2017
    GymRat ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Guests faces when they realized it was tap water.


    • Reply
  • Jacks
    Champion November 2054
    Jacks ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I hope the bride was happy with her horrible wedding.

    • Reply
  • Katrina
    VIP July 2017
    Katrina ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Chili fries in my formal wear. I would have been pissed.

    • Reply
  • HoneyLife
    VIP October 2016
    HoneyLife ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Smh.


    • Reply
  • BrideMeg
    Super September 2016
    BrideMeg ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Oye. That sounds rough. I would hate to be a part of that bridal party!

    • Reply
  • I’Mmrsv
    Super September 2017
    I’Mmrsv ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I feel like "yeah, it's my day"... but that won't stop me from hosting my guests properly! That poor girl is going to be remembered as the one that had the crappy wedding.

    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Explore how we embrace diversity

Groups

Show more

WeddingWire article topics