I'm new here, but figured this would be a good place to seek out some answers. I am getting married to my wonderful fiancé, Jennifer, on February 11th, 2006...finally.
I know that my parents cover the cost for the rehearsal dinner; however, there is going to be a cash bar at the restaurant where we are having dinner. Should my parents cover the cost for the alcoholic drinks for the guests at the rehearsal dinner as well? Please let me know because I've gone back and forth...what is the proper etiquette in this scenario?
Guests should never pay for anything--ever. So cash bars are a no-no. Hosts host the event they can afford to host. If they cannot afford some element, then the event must be scaled down. The rule is: you invite, you pay. Please let your parents know that if they offer to host the rehearsal dinner (they are not obligated to do so) they would be expected to pay for entire cost of the evening.
Great...thank you for the response! And the cash bar set up is not our idea...the restaurant has a "cash bar" written up in the contract, but I'm sure we'll be able to put all of the alcoholic drinks on one tab. Thanks again!
Rehearsal Dinner Question
