Would you take a flask to a dry wedding?

I wouldn't. If the bride and groom wanted a dry wedding, I'd respect their wishes. I think it'd be rude to show up with alcohol or drunk at a dry wedding and it doesn't say much about yourself and your relationship with the new couple.

I think if you were taking a flask I would ask the bride and groom if that was okay with them because if they weren't okay with them it would be disrespectful, and that way you can choose to go or not to go

No

It would depend. I'm fine without a drink for the dinner part and whatnot. But then the DJ better be playing some really good music so I feel like dancing and having a good time without the booze.
If the music sucks on top of the lack of alcohol, I'm out.

*So I guess my answer is no, I wouldn't take one. I may leave early though.

Really Jen? As a DOC I would think you would understand weddings inside and out and know what should be done to keep wedding guests happy. I would never hire an event coordinator who doesn't get the concept of alcohol at an event or that the reception is for the guests.

Very good thread Glen.I wouldn't I'll have my bottle close by tho.

Completely random.... But I was browsing through Netflix earlier just to find something to watch and came across "How Beer Saved the World" completely hilarious I think. LOL

So if anything... Raise a glass for beer and imagine how different our world would be without it.

Even Jesus couldn't stand dry weddings. Hello! The wedding of Cana! WWJD

Pumpkin there really isn't anything stating that there HAS to be alcohol at a wedding to make your guests happy. Guests shouldn't be picking apart the fact the bride and groom chose to not (or possibly couldn't afford) have alcohol at their wedding. Yes I agree the reception is for the guests, but if you're spending HUGE amounts of money on food, DJ, decorations and other stuff for the guests, why do you have to spend SO much more money on liquor so you can take the risk of being completely embarrassed on your wedding night?

No, I probably wouldn't but only because I am not a big drinker at all. never have been, could care less about drinking....Have been known to have some crazy fun w/out the stuff

But, even so, I have still always figured on having some alcohol at my wedding. Haven't been to many weddings but I think they are probably more fun w/ alcohol than without.

Not having an open bar but will have unlimited Wine and beer. To save on cost and we might possibly pay for ever person 21 and older to have at least 1 drink. We will see how it fits into the budget. or considering a limited bar.

I do not drink.. not for any heart felt reasons, I just dont think its ever worth the hang over.. And Ive never been to a dry wedding. HOWEVER YES I would for sure in a heart beat bring a flask to a dry wedding. Clearly not for me directly but for those whippering around me ruining my normal fun of watching them make fools of them selves. Thats the best part of being a guest that doesnt drink, you get to watch the self induced stuper. Granted I can also appreciated that some brides/grooms may be trying to avoid just that. I guess it would depend on their reasons for having a dry wedding, if they are both working on a 12 step plan then bringing alcohol would just be cruel, if it is for religious reasons then maybe I'd still bring it just discreetly (Im not religious either) but if its simply because they cant afford it then YES I would bring it and one for the bride too

I am in recovery and so is my spouse, so we had a dry wedding. I did not want to even have to think about alcohol on the most important day of my life. I would have been beyond hurt if someone had brought alcohol. Think about all of the time we put into planning every detail - we go to weddings to support loved ones and celebrate in the fashion that THEY chose.

And for the record, no one complained about the lack of alcohol, and people stayed into the night, dancing and having fun. Plus, I remember it all!

If you're having a dry wedding due to financial constraints, you can easily have a cash bar. =)

I would say no, only because I just got the contract from our vendor that states "no outside alcohol allowed or entire reception will be shut down, with no refunds" We are offering a cash bar and are putting down a couple hundred for the tab for the fist round or two of drinks!

I asked my dad about this today and he told me he has definitely brought flasks before and will again. Also, he told me of a time when my grandfather went to his brother-in-law's wedding (my dad's uncle) who was recovering at the time so he had a dry wedding. My grandfather walked around with a coat and two bottles inside, one on each side of the inner jacket, and offered drinks to everyone. He even went up to the priest and said "priest, father, whatever you are, want a drink?" Apparently, as usual with my grandfather, he was the life of the party!! Damn, I miss him.

My brother got married yesterday, and although it wasn't completely dry (there was wine) I had more fun at his dance (and found it was way too short) completely sober than I have at weddings where I can drink... Something even messed up with their play list, so a friend just DJed with youtube...

No.. i would try to conform with the brides/grooms wishes

I have never been to a dry wedding, but i would definately bring a flask to a dry wedding for sure. i want my reception to be a huge party. my MOH, her reception was awesome! it was the biggest party ever! they bought 10 kegs and they ran out at like 8pm so a bunch of ppl pitched in money and went to town and bought tons of beer and liquor so it was free game all night. 100s of ppl showed up and danced until 5am. i was completely hammered, exhausted, and had the time of my life. i want everyone to feel the same about my reception.

sidenote: humankind have used alcohol in celebration since humankind has been on earth...seems to me its necessary.

This is a very bad idea. If something were to happen (car accident, etc), the bride and groom could be held liable since they were hosting the party. There could also be rules at the venue that prohibit alcohol. We've had to ask guests to leave before because they had flasks in areas that didn't allow liquor. Don't risk embarassing the bride who has worked so hard to plan her wedding by getting out of control.