Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
Original post by KK Holiday
So we are getting married at a vineyard.
We were told when we booked a year ago that we can have NO outside liqour brought in, with the exception of beer and champagne for the toast.
Their policy changed and now we CAN have our caterer provide a full service bar. but we have to hire extra bartenders.
Should we do it? We have been set for almost a year on just beer and wine, and so far our guests know it's just beer and wine allowed so at this point it would be a bonus.
Should we dish out the extra cash and offer full service bar?
Espo22
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
Posted by SparkyandAng
Although I voted just leave as is...i have mixed feelings on the subject b/c I only had beer wine and soda for my eparty and 30% of the people spent their time in the bar next door getting mixed drinks...so i'm tossed.
that is a very good point. My friend told me about a wedding she attended and they would have to go to the bar that was outside of the room to buy their own drinks, i think it was by the lobby and she said she felt bad bc most of the guests kept hanging out at that bar to buy drinks.
for me, i never drink wine, although i do like beer so i would be able to just drink beer. When it comes down to it, you know your guests well and if they seem fine with this so far then go for it. If you think some guests wont like this and its within your budget to add a full bar then i would go for that. What does your fh think?
emomma17
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
If your guests already know that it is beer and wine and you are over your budget, I say skip it. I know if I was invited to a vineyard wedding I would be tasting all the wines!
KK Holiday
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
Posted by Espo22
Posted by SparkyandAng
Although I voted just leave as is...i have mixed feelings on the subject b/c I only had beer wine and soda for my eparty and 30% of the people spent their time in the bar next door getting mixed drinks...so i'm tossed.
that is a very good point. My friend told me about a wedding she attended and they would have to go to the bar that was outside of the room to buy their own drinks, i think it was by the lobby and she said she felt bad bc most of the guests kept hanging out at that bar to buy drinks.
for me, i never drink wine, although i do like beer so i would be able to just drink beer. When it comes down to it, you know your guests well and if they seem fine with this so far then go for it. If you think some guests wont like this and its within your budget to add a full bar then i would go for that. What does your fh think?
FH is just as torn as me. we're going to go over pricing with our caterer.....if full service bar is within our means I think we'll add it on.
Espo22
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
Posted by KK Holiday
Posted by Espo22
Posted by SparkyandAng
Although I voted just leave as is...i have mixed feelings on the subject b/c I only had beer wine and soda for my eparty and 30% of the people spent their time in the bar next door getting mixed drinks...so i'm tossed.
that is a very good point. My friend told me about a wedding she attended and they would have to go to the bar that was outside of the room to buy their own drinks, i think it was by the lobby and she said she felt bad bc most of the guests kept hanging out at that bar to buy drinks.
for me, i never drink wine, although i do like beer so i would be able to just drink beer. When it comes down to it, you know your guests well and if they seem fine with this so far then go for it. If you think some guests wont like this and its within your budget to add a full bar then i would go for that. What does your fh think?
FH is just as torn as me. we're going to go over pricing with our caterer.....if full service bar is within our means I think we'll add it on.
well if there is no bar for your guests to go to inside the place then i wouldnt worry about the above scenario.
Ask them to bring down the price a little bit first and then discuss it with your FH and see if its within your budget.
ant n tilde
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
I would add it on if it was reasonable
KK Holiday
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
Posted by Espo22
Posted by KK Holiday
Posted by Espo22
Posted by SparkyandAng
Although I voted just leave as is...i have mixed feelings on the subject b/c I only had beer wine and soda for my eparty and 30% of the people spent their time in the bar next door getting mixed drinks...so i'm tossed.
that is a very good point. My friend told me about a wedding she attended and they would have to go to the bar that was outside of the room to buy their own drinks, i think it was by the lobby and she said she felt bad bc most of the guests kept hanging out at that bar to buy drinks.
for me, i never drink wine, although i do like beer so i would be able to just drink beer. When it comes down to it, you know your guests well and if they seem fine with this so far then go for it. If you think some guests wont like this and its within your budget to add a full bar then i would go for that. What does your fh think?
FH is just as torn as me. we're going to go over pricing with our caterer.....if full service bar is within our means I think we'll add it on.
well if there is no bar for your guests to go to inside the place then i wouldnt worry about the above scenario.
Ask them to bring down the price a little bit first and then discuss it with your FH and see if its within your budget.
yeah there would be no outside bar for them to visit. i could let guests know to bring their own flasks
FinallyEngaged
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
If it is reasonable i would add it on... but if it is too much, i would not feel bad since there will be wine and beer.
lizzie217
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
I think that Id add it if it wasnt too much more $$ bc you are already over budget...personally I love wine lol So id be totally fine with it...I think most people either like wine or beer anyway and prob wouldnt mind..its a vineyard after all
cherish83
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
I say, save the money. Its not like there is no alcohol.
anamaree77
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
Personally, Wine makes me so sleepy and beer makes me puke. If I have a few vodka's im a much happier, Dancier person LOL so yea it's a great idea BUT ONLY...if it's not too much more money. It all depends on your budget. If it's like THOUSANDS of dollars more then forget it.
MJDoc12
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
i'd add it---just because i would want everyone to have a choice of whatever they want to drink. but everyone is different.
if its not gonna kill you price wise--i'd go for it
Bride908
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
Since it is a vineyard I totally think you can do beer and wine. How much extra is it costing you to serve liqour? If its not that much - go for it. If it is, like I said - you are getting married at a vineyard!!
Munchkn16
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
Most people at our wedding stuck to wine anyway... save the $$ for somehing else
shcole08
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
its a vineyard! Let them drink wine
Wedding999
Posted:
Member since
Re: Opinion on offering full bar at wedding POLL (please read explantation before voting)
I say if its an expense you can afford than go for it.
Personally i wouldnt be mad if there was no liquor but dissapointed b/c thats what i like to drink at a wedding.
