Bridal Shower

I had a mimosa bar and also had children and the shower was co-ed! We also put on the invitations “BYOB but drinks will be available” so they knew they could bring their own drinks/beer. And of course we had everything labeled so parents/children had their own drinks (non alcoholic). I think it’s a great idea!

I don't think the men being there with alcohol is a problem, but I would be more hesitant to have alcohol around a bunch of children.

I mean you can have it. If she has kids at her wedding I am sure there will be alcohol there. Maybe have some beers for the guys?

Beer for them men and juice or sodas for the kids. Honestly I don't have any issues with alcohol served around kids (same for others I know) as long as it's clear that underage guests will not be served those drinks. Otherwise there's a million and one businesses, events, etc that you would needlessly avoid to shelter children which is not beneficial to them at all.

You could also have non-alcoholic mimosas available (sparkling grape juice and orange juice or whatever other fruit juice) for the kids.

I don’t see anything wrong with doing both. I heard bridal parties can be fun with the guys there as well. As far as the children, as long as they don’t sneak a glass (which the adults bringing them should be responsible in making sure they stay out of trouble), it shouldn’t be a problem. Maybe have virgin mimosas for them like Lisa⬆️ Mentioned to make them feel included!

We had a co-ed shower, with kids, and I'm fairly sure there was alcohol, there. (I don't drink, I didn't even look.)

Maybe limit it?

Make non alcoholic mimosas for the kids or just regular soda and water. For men have some beer there or make it BYOB

Do it. Llcool_kay option for the kids is awesome. Go all out!

Yeah, I see no problem with mimosas at a co-ed shower! Of course, it always helps to have alternate beverages for your guests (male or female) who don't like them, even if it's simple as making it BYOB. As for the kids, I don't see much of a problem either, as long as there are non-alcoholic beverages available. I get being somewhat wary of alcohol around kids, but only in a setting where everyone is getting drunk (like at a bar or frat party lol). Having a mimosa or two at a shower is far from that! 😁 I will agree though that having non-alcoholic misomas for then is a great idea. Even any of the adults in the room who don't drink could have one then too!

It's a bridal shower, so I'm assuming it isn't gonna get to crazy. It's perfectly fine to have alcohol around children. Just make sure they don't think it's just orange juice. I would have some non-alcoholic options as well. Men can also drink mimosas, but if you want a more "manly" option, maybe have some beers or something? I know my husband isn't a big champagne fan, so he'd rather do vodka and orange juice than a mimosa.

Absolutely nothing wrong with mimosa bar at a mixed shower!!!!


Plenty of men are happy to drink mimosas. Plenty of parents bring kids to events with alcohol all the time. Plenty of women don’t like mimosas. You could add some beer or wines for wider appeal, but, you also don’t have to please everyone! My husband would never go out and *order* a mimosa, but if he was at an event where they were provided, he’d be happy to have one.

Men drink mimosas, too. People drink around kids all the time. It will be fine

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Yes, this. Drinks don't have a gender. And people who bring their children to parties should be responsible for keeping their kids out of the alcohol.

The more important thing for you to consider as a host is can you accommodate/afford this increase in the guest list? It's OK to give the bride a guest number limit, and she may have to change her vision to suit your budget.

Men can drink mimosas and whoever the parents are of the kids can just make sure they don't drink any. I don't see any reason to change your plans.

I think as long as you are clear on the invitations that alcohol will be served (that way parents will know in advance to keep an eye on their kids) then you will be fine.