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Re: What we did for alcoholics...       02/20/06 05:40 AM Edit Reply Quote LittleLisa Reged: 06/22/04 Posts: 2018 Loc: USA Well since my father who was a recovering alcoholic of 7 years at the time of my wedding AND who was paying for my wedding, we had cases of O'doules(which is the non alcoholic beer)available. I also had a Grandfather and several uncles who were also recovering so it made sense for us to offer this to them. You can't protect the alcoholics and it's not fair for the people who want to have a glass of wine or two to cut them off from it. I know a lot of people who enjoy getting away from the kids for a few hrs, having a few drinks and having fun and look forward to weddings. They hardly ever get out and this is a way for them to unwind. I personally don't drink(for obvious reasons of alcoholism in my family, however, I used to have a drink or two before I realized it affected my IBS so bad, now I opt to just stay away from it due to the stomach consequences! I agree though, this is your wedding and you have many options. Are you paying for the wedding? Compromise with things. I paid for my dress and the limo. My dad paid for the reception and my inlaws paid for the flowers. Depending on how many people you are having the bar bill can get pricey. If I remember correctly(it was 15 years ago)we had open bar until a certain time(closed it at dinner)then had cash bar the rest of the night. A little bit of something to satisfy everyone. Besides, if you opt for a dry wedding, what's stopping the people from going to the bar in the place and drinking there? Think about it.... -------------------- ~~~Lisa~~~ Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

Entire thread Please Help...Weddings Open Bar, Closed Bar, Dry??? Vicam 02/19/06 05:16 PM My opinion epa_ginger 02/22/06 08:14 AM a few thoughts... and some things I've seen/done.. khyricat 02/22/06 07:43 AM Ok! Sara-Sage 02/20/06 03:52 PM Re: Ok! TommyNY 02/20/06 07:20 PM Hmm ChristineM 02/20/06 05:29 PM Re: Please Help...Weddings Open Bar, Closed Bar, Dry??? rn21666 02/20/06 03:35 PM Re: Please Help...Weddings Open Bar, Closed Bar, Dry??? retrograde 02/20/06 01:19 PM Re: Please Help...Weddings Open Bar, Closed Bar, Dry??? chinagrl 02/20/06 07:28 AM Re: Please Help...Weddings Open Bar, Closed Bar, Dry??? michele 02/20/06 10:08 AM Re: Please Help...Weddings Open Bar, Closed Bar, Dry??? Kiwii 02/20/06 07:17 AM Re: Please Help...Weddings Open Bar, Closed Bar, Dry??? Yoda (formerly Hans) 02/20/06 06:42 AM Wedding bar- cultural differences cailin 02/20/06 05:40 AM Re: Please Help...Weddings Open Bar, Closed Bar, Dry??? Dr. Spice Yamin 02/19/06 08:04 PM Re: Please Help...Weddings Open Bar, Closed Bar, Dry??? Snorkie 02/19/06 05:50 PM Champagne is plenty, then "dry", esp with the alcoholic issue ecmmbm 02/19/06 05:38 PM I've not really been to any weddings... melitami 02/19/06 05:35 PM Re: What we did for alcoholics... LittleLisa 02/20/06 05:40 AM Wine with dinner alone is satisfactory! Nelly 02/19/06 05:22 PM Re: Wine with dinner alone is satisfactory! Vicam 02/19/06 05:25 PM It's totally cool! Everyone is doing it! :) Nelly 02/19/06 05:48 PM Re: It's totally cool! Everyone is doing it! :) hawkeye 02/19/06 06:06 PM Re: I agree gigi 02/19/06 08:31 PM

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