My step-daughters wedding reception is being held at a venue where the dinner is upstairs and dj/dance floor downstairs. We are having a cash bar, but there is a $300 fee to have a bartender and set up. She wants a bar upstairs and downstairs at $300 each? Is it necessary? Her father and I are paying for the reception. She was given a budget number and she and her mom met with caterers and doubled the budget. We havent signed the contract yet.
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Re: [nana2275] Cash bar at wedding reception
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This type of set up doesn't lend itself to hosting a traditional wedding reception. Typically there will be dances first, then food served and music in between courses. Then the wedding cake cutting which usually has a special cake cutting song. It sounds like the reception will be cut into two parts or your guests will be running back and forth.
The bigger issue here is the cash bar. As host, you should never ask guests to pay for anything. So, if you cannot afford open bar, consider offering a limited bar of beer and wine, champagne punch or just a cocktail hour.
I'd suggest looking for a new location which could provide the space you need and is within your budget. If the bride and her mom want something more then they can agree to pay for the additional expense. Just be sure you get everyone to agree and sign. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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I completely agree. And, the couple is financially responsible for all of the costs. So, they need to pony up with the cash. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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