how to de-emphasize alcohol at the wedding reception
The bride's family is opposed to drinking alcohol for religious reasons. The groom's family has never heard of a dry wedding and would be offended if they traveled all that way without being offered a beer. Are there good ways to serve alcohol, but de-emphasize it? We have already thought of holding the reception early in the afternoon when people drink less, serving a variety of fun non-alcoholic beverages, and serving only beer and wine, rather than a full bar. Is it acceptable to have wedding speeches rather than a toast so that guests don't feel obligated to have a drink in their hands?
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Re: [staciahess] how to de-emphasize alcohol at the wedding reception
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Dear Staciahess,
Yes, schedule this for earlier in the day and only providing beer and wine is fine. Toasts are optional as are most elements of a reception. Speeches would be a fine alternative.
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