Drinks all around! Maybe.
To have an open bar or to not have an open bar: that is the question. The fiance and I would much prefer the open bar at our reception, especially since most of our friends who will be at the wedding enjoy a good drink on occasion (especially when it's free). But open bars are expensive. I mean, we're talking a few grand. An hour of open bar is included in our venue package price, but that's only during the cocktail hour. However, I think it's kind of rude to ask your guests to come celebrate with you and not provide them with any beverages to really get the party started. If fiance's sister's wedding three years ago is any testament, an open bar WILL get the party started (and keep it going until 1/2 the bridal party winds up with their heads in the toilet).
Also, there will be (as of now) 4 known recovering alcoholics in attendance. Talk about the forbidden fruit dilemma. But I'm 100% German--yup, 100%--and so is my family. All of my family's happiest and saddest moments have involved heavy alcohol consumption; it's kind of sad, but true. What can I say, Germans like to drink! It's almost blasphemous to not have an open bar at a wedding that will include 2/3 of the guests in the 100% German category, right?
Fiance and I need to decide about the open bar within the next week or so in order to know more about our budget. Maybe a nice, stiff drink will help me with my decision.
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