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- Wedding Ideas & Advice for the Couple, Wedding Party and Guests
Food & Beverage: The Best Bar Options for Your Wedding
| Liquor is a traditional part of a wedding celebration, but you don’t have to be bound by tradition when choosing the beverage selection for your big day. Prior to selecting what type of bar you will have for your reception, consideration should be given to not only what you like but also what is within your budget. Nowadays, there are lots of fun creative options that will delight your guests and help you stick to your budget. |
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Full Open Bar. An open bar is the most lavish and versatile solution. It’s pricey, but will ensure that your guests get exactly what they want. |
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Open Bar Cocktail Hour. A slightly more cost-effective approach is to offer an open bar for the cocktail hour; and serve wine with dinner followed by a Champagne toast. |
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Limited Bar. A limited bar might include wine and beer along with a limited selection of hard alcohol such as vodka or rum-based cocktails. This allows you to control expenses and still offer a wide selection of options. |
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Signature Cocktail. Choosing a signature cocktail is a versatile way to limit cost and maximize style. This scenario is perfect for a casual cocktail reception or buffet service. Imagine waiters greeting your guests with trays of sophisticated Cosmopolitans, sexy martinis or exotic Mojitos. Then when it’s time to toast everyone will get a glass of champagne – affordable, yet glamorous. |
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Cash Bar. If your budget makes it impossible to provide alcohol at your wedding – yet you don’t want to disappoint your guests by not having alcohol then a cash bar might be right for you. Just be sure to not only provide other drinks but also mention, by word of mouth, this ahead of time. Most people don’t bring money to a wedding and you don’t want your guests who do prefer a cocktail or two, to go without. |
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Alcohol-Free. Of course, having an alcohol-free wedding is the most inexpensive solution of all, especially if the majority of your guests are not big drinkers. Consider a juice bar or signature non-alcoholic cocktail. Sparkling cider is a festive option for the toast. |
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Stocking Your Own Bar |
| Here’s a basic list of what you’ll need for an open bar for 100 guests, adjust quantities according to your style of bar service, beverage selection and number of guests. The average guest will consume 4–5 drinks during the course of the evening or 1 drink per hour. |
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2 cases Beer (24 per case) |
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1-2 liters Whiskey |
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1-2 liters Bourbon |
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2 liters Gin |
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3 liters Scotch |
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2 liters Light rum |
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6 liters Vodka |
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1 liter Tequila |
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1 1/2 cases Champagne (6 per case) |
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8 bottles Red wine |
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1 1/2 cases White wine (6 per case) |
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2 bottles Dry vermouth |
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2 bottles Sweet vermouth |
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| Choosing the right bar option should be based on your personality, your taste and your budget. Remember, your guests are there to celebrate your big day not to drink the night away. Do what feels right to you; your guests are sure to have a great time. |
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