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Beer/wine options on RSVP?

Jesi, on June 1, 2017 at 5:00 AM Posted in Planning 0 13

Would it be tacky to include "beer, red/white wine, & none" preference blocks on the rsvp so I can get an accurate alcohol count estimate?

Edit: I don't mean as an option to select what they will drink, but the ones they do drink/like. If you are someone who drinks both red and white wine and/or beer, you'd select both options. i.e "Please select all options you enjoy"

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Latest activity by Mrs. Fall Bride, on June 1, 2017 at 9:42 AM
  • Del
    Master November 2017
    Del ·
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    I don't think you're going to get an accurate count this way. People don't always start the night on the same drink they finish on. Someone might check none and then decide to just have one, which becomes two, and so on. Or someone might not like the red you're serving and decide to have a beer instead. Just too many variables. Try using an online alcohol calculator instead. And be sure to pad it a bit.

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  • BlueHenBride
    Master March 2017
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    I've never seen this before and I would find it odd, as a guest. I would feel extremely limited because I would be choosing my drink for a given night weeks in advance. Plus, I would be really disappointed if I chose white wine ahead of time and got there, only to find out the white wine(s) available are ones I don't care for or that I am actually in the mood for red wine that particular night.

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  • Rochelle
    Expert June 2017
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    We're doing an open bar with beer, wine and our signature drink.

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  • EngineerInLove
    VIP September 2018
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    If you're asking people just to let you know which ones they like, I would mark everything which doesn't really give you an answer.

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  • J. Clo
    Master May 2018
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    I've never seen it and as a guest I would feel "locked in" to my selection

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  • Celia Milton
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    I wouldn't.n I honestly don't even like menu selections on an RSVP.....who wants to make that choice a month ahead?

    Cover what you'll need plus a bit and you'll be good.

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  • VC
    Master May 2017
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    I am not sure this will still work out. Unfortunately, there isn't much that can be done but if you are supplying your own alcohol, at least you get to keep the leftovers.

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  • Dreamer
    Master May 2013
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    Buy your wine at a place that accepts full/unopened bottles, as a return.

    I drink 2 glasses of wine, in an evening; so does my sister. She drinks white (red gives her a headache); I drink red, although it stains my teeth.

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  • W
    Expert August 2017
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    No mention of alcohol should be made on the invitation.

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  • LaNette
    Expert July 2017
    LaNette ·
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    Not rude. That's practical in my eyes! Good thinking

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  • MrsMcK
    VIP September 2017
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    I'd find this a little odd.

    Ask your caterer if they can recommend how much alcohol to purchase, mine did. Or Pinterest has alcohol guides, too, to help you estimate an amount. I don't think the rsvp would be accurate

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  • Del
    Master November 2017
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    I still don't think this is helpful to you. People are likely to tick everything and just have one or two options on the actual night. A drinks calculator or just talking to your bartender and getting their perspective is going to be way more useful.

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  • Macy
    Super September 2016
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    I don't think it's tacky, but it would be the first time I saw it. I would be fine with it. I'd probably be in the camp that selects all three because it really depends on my mood / the food that's being served. There are some people that will only drink wine, or only drink beer, so I don't think it would be totally unhelpful. At the very least you'd know how many people won't be drinking.

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