The bride's parents have decided to have a cash bar at the reception. Is this OK? Also, my son would like his groomsmen to have open bar access. Is this OK?
No cash bars - period! And, it is even more rude to offer some guests an open bar while asking other guests to pay. Please provide the entire party. Do not ask your guests to pay. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
I completely agree, this is like asking guests to your home and asking them to pay for their drinks. There are many ways to save on the bar such as, beer and wine only. Also, it is very common for the groom's family to sponsor the bar if that is an option for you. Whatever you do, you do not want a cash bar. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
I cannot agree more. This is viewed as extremely impolite, and to be honest, socially inept. We just do not do this. Plus, in your son's case, this would be like their guests paying for the bridal party's liquor.
When the couple invites guests, they are in actuality hosts and should provide for their guests. If the bride's mother does not want to pay for alcohol, the couple should. It is their responsibility. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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