Hi there! I've seen parts of this question addressed, but my situation is slightly different. Our wedding and reception are being held in a place that allows only wine and champagne (no beer even!) to be served. This is fine with my fiance and me, as we are not big drinkers. The reception will be held after the ceremony and will include dinner with wine and champagne, music, and dancing. I suspect the reception will wrap up at around 11 PM.
It has been suggested that people interested in continuing the celebration (i.e "drinking," and all guests would be welcome) could gather at a local pub. It seems to me that if we invite people to this "after party," then we should pay for their drinks there. Some people that I have consulted think that since we will have already provided a formal reception, we wouldn't be required to pay for drinks at this party. Is there any situation in which it would be acceptable for attendees to purchase their own drinks? Thank you very much for helping to clear this up.
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Re: [northernbride] party after reception--who pays?
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Dear Northernbride,
The simple rule is: you invite, you pay. So, if you invite, you would be expected to pay even if you have already provided a reception. This would just be a continuation of the reception.
Perhaps others could suggest continuing the evening after your reception and then you wouldn't be 'inviting'.
party after reception--who pays?
