Limited Alcohol Receptions / Dry weddings (UPDATED)

So op states a few posts back please don't hate on others drinking choices. Isn't that kinda the theme of this whole thread? It does seem a bit hypocritical to me.

UO but I think it's rude for people to still be offended if you're having a dry wedding for cultural/religious reasons. Don't respect my culture, don't attend my wedding.

FutureMrs

That's what I've been saying but I just got harped on for defending OP.

I think a consumption bar is a good option for you. I understand the reasons why some of your family might not like that idea, but it's really not their choice unless they are paying for your reception. If someone doesn't drink, they don't have to, and if someone wants a beer, they can drink one. You can go dry, because you have a perfectly good reason for it, but it's probably better to offer something for those co workers/friends who spent money on a gift and travel to attend your wedding.

We don't have many at our wedding that will drink but we are offering beer/wine to those that do.

Consumption bar is your best option

I agree QueSeraSera like seriously? OP is supposed to disregard heavily offending his/her FAMILY to satisfy a very few people who feel entitled to a free drink despite the bride/grooms culture. I wouldn't want those guests at my wedding period.

Also I'm not sure if OP family is involved in paying for anything but even if bride/groom occasionally drink but family members who are paying strictly follow culture/religion traditions and don't drink, there should be no issues with a dry wedding.

Is anyone really reading all of these responses? Just curious.

Consumption bar!

I believe it is your wedding and your guest will be happy with the decision that you make for it. Weddings aren't all about the alcohol I'm not sure why everyone gets so offended when you mention there not being any or them having to pay for it.

The venue I have is I can bring my own alcohol and my own caterer or do it all myself. Like PP said open bar is better then nothing. But if it's a religious thing people should understand

Have an open bar for your guests. This does not mean that you have to partake. Simple solution,.

I believe it would be understandable and accepted if you keep your wedding dry for cultural reasons.

I think what she's saying is that she knows that she needs to provide alcohol for her guests that drink but because she's not really a drinker she's confused about the options.

I'd suggest doing a consumption bar, which is basically running an open bar tab. If you've only got a few people who will drink and assuming they will treat your wedding with the proper decorum and not get wasted this is probably your most cost effective option. Hosting a full open bar with a pp price you'll be paying for the 80% of your guests who aren't going to be drinking alcohol.

No need for the alcohol. If the 5% can't get thru the wedding with out a drink too bad for them. Respect ur religion and doubt worry about the 5%

I think having a consumption bar would work well. Assuming those 10 people have about 4 drinks over the course of the reception and each drink is $10 give or take, you're still spending less than $500 for those guests. I agree that having a full open bar seems excessive for the amount of people that may drink.

OGA, this post started out last night with the OP wanting to offer a cash bar since so few of her guests drink. She didn't know there was such thing as a consumption bar, but was informed of it last night. She has since completely edited her post. That is why many of the early responses don't make sense.

Yup. She did edit. And people are still crying about the cash bar.

@Akshali G. Don't stress! Keep in mind it's YOUR day. If you don't really drink and the majority of your guests don't drink or don't care then don't include alcohol. If someone is really more offended they don't get to drink at your wedding than they are happy to be invited to share in your day... then that's something they need to get counseling for. We are a "dry" couple and everyone knows it and respects that we won't be getting our guests liquored up at our wedding. They will still enjoy the food, the dancing and the company of friends and family regardless.