‘I’m worried all our guests will hate it’: Bride-to-be begs for advice on whether she should host an alcohol-free wedding – so what would you do?
- A bride-to-be is considering hosting an alcohol-free wedding reception
- But Australian woman said she’s worried her guests would ‘hate it’
- She said the reason behind her decision is because she’s not a ‘massive drinker’
- Her post divided many, with one saying: ‘Not my cup of tea but it’s your wedding’
- However, most said she should do whatever ‘pleases’ her because it’s her day
A bride-to-be has revealed she’s struggling to decide on whether she should ditch the free flowing booze at her wedding because she fears her guests would ‘hate it’.
The Australian woman said she’s considering hosting a dry reception but she’s unsure of how her family and friends would react.
‘I would love to host an alcohol-free wedding as I’m not a massive drinker but I’m worried all our guests will hate it,’ she wrote in a Facebook group.
A bride-to-be has revealed she’s struggling to decide on whether she should ditch the free flowing booze at her wedding because she fears her guests would ‘hate it’ (stock image)
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Her post divided many, with one saying: ‘Not my cup of tea but it’s your wedding.’
While another said: ‘I likely wouldn’t attend a dry wedding unless it was close family or friends. I have yet to attend an enjoyable reception with absolutely zero alcohol.’
However, a majority of people said it’s her special day so she should do whatever ‘pleases’ her, not everyone else.
‘People should be able to let go of alcohol at least for one day. Are they really desperate to have alcohol at every party? You do you. If they won’t come because alcohol isn’t served then they don’t deserve to come,’ one wrote.
While another added: ‘If people won’t show up or get p***ed about alcohol not being served, then they’re there for the alcohol and not to celebrate your wedding.
‘Do you really want to buy an expensive dinner for people that are more concerned about the bar than your nuptials? They shouldn’t be invited in the first place.’
Meanwhile, many brides and grooms revealed they hosted a ‘fun dry wedding’.
‘It is your wedding and so you choose, but let them know on the invitation. We had an alcohol free wedding and everybody enjoyed themselves,’ one wrote.
Another bride said: ‘I had a dry reception. It was cut short but it was less time and effort on my end. I don’t drink at all. The husband drinks a beer every now and then.
‘Just make sure to invite people to be the life of the party who can do it sober. We did that and it was amazing. Repeat after me: You do not need booze to have a good time.’
Others suggested if the bride decides on throwing a dry reception, she should book a venue that comes with a bar so guests have the option to get alcohol.
‘Personally I’d choose a venue with a bar so people could buy their own and perhaps you supply a few bottles of champagne to toast the bride and groom… but it’s entirely up to you,’ one wrote.
Another revealed: ‘We didn’t have an alcohol free wedding, just had bar drink prices as we don’t drink but still wanted our guests to be able to if they wanted to drink but it was at their cost, not ours.’
While one added: ‘We had a morning wedding with a noon reception. I wanted a dry wedding, but not everyone agreed. So we did an open bar for cocktail hour only, then had cash bar.’
While some suggested the bride should consider a ‘breakfast’ wedding reception so guests don’t expect any alcohol.
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