67% of Couples had an open bar at their wedding.
Alcohol can be a large part of your budget. While sometimes the option of an open bar is too costly. There are plenty of ways to modify this!
For your cocktail hour – offer a his and hers signature drink only! Since this is the first open hour of the day – guests are likely to bombard the bar for its entire duration. Sticking to a 2 drink menu at this time will help cut down some cost.
You can also have an open bar for cocktail hour, and cash bar for dinner. (just be sure to add in CASH BAR on your invitation so guests come prepared)
‘Beer and Wine only’ is another option that can help with your wallet. It’s always good to check with your local beer and wine store to see if you are allowed to return any unopened cases!
You may also have to set some rules with your bartender to aide in keeping your guests at an appropriate party level such as No Shots!
And don’t worry! You have to do what is in your means – if a guest makes a remark about having a cash bar, they do not have to come :] Remember this is your day – not theirs.
