Having an open bar at your wedding is a great idea but it
can also be costly. In today’s economy a
lot of couples are footing the wedding bill themselves and providing unlimited
cocktails can quickly take you over budget.
Watching your dollars closely while having the wedding that you have
always dreamed of can be achieved.
Although you don’t want your guests to over indulge, you
want them to have a good time. Depending
on where your reception is an open bar package may be included. However, if you find yourself having to pay
additional for the bar here are some tips so you will have extra cash to spend
on your honeymoon.
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Close your bar during dinner. Some couples allow only the bridal party to partake
in alcoholic beverages; however you do it, it will help you save.
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Limit the types of alcohol you serve. Among your guests you pretty much know what
the majority drink and who is a casual drinker vs. the person that drinks a
little more. Its okay to serve a limited
number of wines and beer brands as well as a few brand name hard liquor.
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The signature drink is a classic, trendy, and it
will reduce the need to order a lot of liquors that will never be used. Work with your caterer to create your own
signature drink. Make sure its something
fun and tasty.
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Have an early afternoon or Sunday reception. People don’t drink as much at noon as they do in the evening. A brunch wedding reception will also save on
food.
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If an evening reception has always been your
dream, speak with the venue or caterer about having a “Host Bar”. This is where the bride and groom prepay a
specific dollar amount toward the bar and once that amount has been consumed,
that’s it. You should let your planner
know in advance that this is your arrangement so she can keep tabs on where you
are with the bar just in case you want to add a few extra dollars.
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Close the bar half an hour before ending. If you close too soon you may lose guests, if
you leave it open until the end it may be unsafe for your guests that are driving.
Whatever you choose think it through carefully before you
let everyone know “drinks are on the house”.
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