I am having a relatively small reception dinner at an Italian Restaurant. Most of my family doesn't drink and if they do it is very casual. Most of my family-in-laws drink A LOT, the restaurant we picked to host this dinner does not serve the kind of beer they like and they would like to bring coolers full of beer with them to the dinner. This for what I think are obvious reasons concerns me. Number one, they are not paying for this reception and they are the majority so I can't afford to keep them knee high in beer. Number two, I don't want my pretty little reception to turn into a beerfest with ice coolers by each table. And finally, what do I do about this? Do I ignore their wishes and do it my way, so what if they are disappointed? Do I let them bring coolers to dinner? Please help...
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Re: [Rabitt] Beer - How important is it?
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This one is easy. The establishment will not allow patrons to bring in their own alcoholic beverages.
If you and your fiance have decided that alcohol will not be served at your wedding, then he should probably be letting his family know. If it is just that these family members want a special kind of beer, you could ask the manager if they could get it for you. A good host will try to please as many of her guests as possible. If not, then the family will have to choose from whatever drinks the host provides. Allow the groom to tell the family they will not be allowed to bring in their own beer. I believe it is against liquor law license (check with your locality) plus, it's really not nice and is insulting to a host. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Beer - How important is it?
