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Eat, Drink & Be Merry!
Serving Alcohol at your
Reception |
More information on
the many options available for serving alcohol at your wedding reception...
Spare No Expense: The Open Bar (or
host bar)
This is for couples
who have a good sized budget or who's parents are paying for this portion of the
evening. An open bar means free pop, juices, wine and spirits for all guests.
Definitely a hit at any reception, but not so much for the bride and groom if
they're paying. One thing you need to think about is whether you want your
guests getting more than a little tipsy and then leaving your event. You are
financially and personally liable for anything that happens to them. One way to
control consumption is by offering two drinks per guest as opposed to an
unlimited amount - again, you'll find that over consumption will happen when
guests are given drink coupons/tickets by other guests not wishing to drink.
Lessening the Load: Loonie/Toonie
Bar
The couple/family
pays a portion of each drink so that guests only have to pay one or two dollars
for each drink. One dollar doesn't make much of a difference to the budget, so
we suggest having guests pay about $2.50. That makes it expensive enough that
guests won't overindulge and it lessens the load of the bar bill at the end of
the night.
Guests Pay All: The Cash Bar
There is nothing
wrong with having a cash bar when your budget is tight or money is being
allocated elsewhere, toward something more important to you. If you're feeling
twinges of guild, have servers offer your guests wine and champagne throughout
the evening. This is totally an appropriate alternative. Just remember, this day
is about your new path in life, not about how much free JD you can provide at
the bar.
Making Your Own Wine: A Popular
Trend in the Past Five Years
Ever since
Make-Your-Own-Wine centres began popping up at each corner throughout town,
weddings have been taking full advantage of this option. It truly is a steal. By
spending between $100 and $200, a couple can make approximately 30 bottles of
wine - which is enough wine to serve approximately two glasses of wine each to
75 people. Keep in mind that you'll want to make both red and white wine, or
possibly white wine (because it is more popular) and then have the hall serve
the red wine (there will be less requests for red, usually).
Another advantage of
'homemade wine' is that you can have custom labels with your wedding date or
message on them as well. |
