LIQUOR AT YOUR HALL?

Original post by D's Girl

Apr 03, 2007 08:59 AM

What kind of Vodka, beer, etc.. does you catering hall offer? I know Top Shelf, but that does not always mean Premier.

Mine serves Absolute, Stoli and maybe 2 others, but not Kettle One or Grey Goose and I am starting to feel like I need to make a phone call.

Lilac1543 Posted: Apr 03, 2007 11:01 AM

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I'm not actually sure, we're going to the hall 15 days before the wedding to discuss everything.

LisanAshMay07 Posted: Apr 03, 2007 11:01 AM

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Not sure, I need to ask.

Mikeysgirl Posted: Apr 03, 2007 11:02 AM

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I never even thought to ask what brands they carry. I did request something and they added it no charge.

Aug07OFCbride Posted: Apr 03, 2007 11:05 AM

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Posted by Tobewed07

Mine has premiere I guess, they have Kettle One, Grey Goose and all the others, as well as tons of imports.....

I think mine are the same...

NinaChris07 Posted: Apr 03, 2007 11:09 AM

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Posted by LaurenF

you should definitely be able to make a request without them charging. that's ridiculous. but do you think your guests will really care if there's absolut and not grey goose?

yes, a lot of people would.

I have heard people complain about that at weddings...

I am not saying they should be complaining or that you should care (bc you are still providing open bar) - just letting you know that people do notice or make comments...

but again, its your day!

jenafee Posted: Apr 03, 2007 11:16 AM

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Ours has all top shelf which includes single malts, premiere, expensive $hit

CrisiDrue Posted: Apr 03, 2007 12:04 PM

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Premier

TNT Posted: Apr 03, 2007 12:25 PM

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My Fh wanted to make sure we got all top shelf, and you must be careful b/c topshelf means different things to different halls
We made sure we had greygoose and all the others. I really dont care either way but the guests will .
i would say to call and verify even if you get it in writing would be good

Queensbebe Posted: Apr 03, 2007 12:37 PM

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I'm pretty sure Flowerfield is premiere. I know they have grey goose and things of that genre...hhmm..

Strings22 Posted: Apr 03, 2007 01:38 PM

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My FH and I are having TOP Shelf BUT we also made an additional list of different liquors to be added so we basically covered all of our bases.

Pencils Posted: Apr 03, 2007 02:47 PM

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We made a decision not to have hard liquor. It's a Sunday afternoon wedding, who really needs a Scotch or a mixed drink? Our hall has open bar, top shelf, plus wine and draft beer. Well, the draft beer is Coors and Bud. Ick. I don't drink anymore, but I hated them when I did. Bottled beer was another $3 a head, which is a lot when you add it up. So we traded them: get in Sam Adams and Beck's, and no hard liquor. I know our guests, they're going to drink a LOT of the good beer, some wine, and if anyone desperately needs a mixed drink, there's the pub around the side of the building for the golf course. Besides, we have a few hard drinkers in the family, both sides, and this is better. Not that you can't get smashed on beer and wine, but it's slower.

rojerono Posted: Apr 03, 2007 03:03 PM

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Mine serves Stoli and Absolut. I requested Belvedere because they did not have it. :)

Elise&Matt Posted: Apr 03, 2007 04:00 PM

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Mine says 'Top Shelf' ...... so what exactly falls under there??? I dunno

portjeffbride Posted: Apr 03, 2007 04:00 PM

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polish wedding... we're going to need good vodka... that said, usually, catering halls don't have great stuff.... but our 'ultra premium bar' at least has grey goose and stoli... I think we also get goslings rum with that...

that will do.... can't do shots with low quality vodka... would make people sick!

this bar is $27/ pp extra for a 4 hour reception

lilangel Posted: Apr 03, 2007 04:28 PM

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Usually they will allow you to replace a certain liquor with something of equal or lesser value.

I am going to have to substitute some beer for coronas. They are going to have bacardi and Jack so my family is good.

JTEC02 Posted: Apr 03, 2007 05:00 PM

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Our RH has premium but we just found out that they do not allow guests to take shots..I could care less but FH and his friends are having an issue. Anyone else's RH have the same policy?

D's Girl Posted: Apr 03, 2007 05:07 PM

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Posted by JTEC02

Our RH has premium but we just found out that they do not allow guests to take shots..I could care less but FH and his friends are having an issue. Anyone else's RH have the same policy?

It is Illegal in NY and every catering hall has a 'No Shot' policy in your contract. Don't be too concerned with it, you can still get your drink on.

JTEC02 Posted: Apr 03, 2007 05:09 PM

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Posted by D's Girl

Posted by JTEC02

Our RH has premium but we just found out that they do not allow guests to take shots..I could care less but FH and his friends are having an issue. Anyone else's RH have the same policy?

It is Illegal in NY and every catering hall has a 'No Shot' policy in your contract. Don't be too concerned with it, you can still get your drink on.

Really I had never heard of this and have been to so many wedding in the last year and saw so many doing shots...But like I said I could care less, cannot stomach shots since my 21st bday! And am actually happy b/c at least FH will be standing without assistance for a little longer now!!

lisalisa27 Posted: Apr 03, 2007 05:09 PM

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Posted by D's Girl

Posted by JTEC02

Our RH has premium but we just found out that they do not allow guests to take shots..I could care less but FH and his friends are having an issue. Anyone else's RH have the same policy?

It is Illegal in NY and every catering hall has a 'No Shot' policy in your contract. Don't be too concerned with it, you can still get your drink on.

Mine I believe says this on my contract also. So Im just reading this post so premuim doesnt necessarily mean all top brand liquors?