Wedding Decor, Wedding Trends
Should You Have an Open Bar at Your Wedding?
Jul
In special occasions, especially during weddings, the merry-making and the celebration can not complete without a little partying and a whole lot of dancing. More often than not, wedding celebrations are made even more joyous with alcoholic beverages as they create a relaxed environment and to set the mood in time for the after-party.
Right after the ceremony, serving cocktails to the guests is refreshing and invigorating, as it allows them to mingle and casually interact with other invited wedding guests while waiting for the newlyweds. During the reception, special cocktails, beers, and wine help make the ambience extra festive while aiding in smoothly transitioning the night’s activities from hearty dinner to lively partying.
When it comes to alcoholic beverages, there are two ways of serving these to your invited guests. One is through an open bar, wherein all drinks are paid for by the wedding host and are free for all guests, while the other is through a cash bar, where guests have to pay for each drink they would order or consume from the bar itself.
With this in mind, the main question for brides and grooms is whether they should have an open bar or not. Open bars are popular for weddings in Australia as it allows for longer party hours, more interaction between all the groups of guests and it enables for a truly enjoyable time for everybody.
Open bars are popular for weddings in Australia as it allows for longer party hours, more interaction between all the groups of guests and it enables for a truly enjoyable time for everybody.
Open bars are actually a bit expensive and it is more costly for the wedding hosts as they are to shoulder all the drinks plus the bartender on duty the entire night and the bar services and supplies, too. Also, as responsible party hosts, they are to offer alternative means of transportation for guests who are going to drink as they cannot drive home by themselves once the party wraps up. Some assign a designated driver to bring everyone unable to drive home, others call a cab or book an Uber and others just book an extra room in a hotel to make sure everyone can sleep safe and sound without having to worry about travelling so late, especially the newlyweds. With the unlimited flow of drinks that the open bar brings, there is a huge possibility for some guests to become heavily intoxicated and uncontrollable during what should have been a pleasant, fun evening.
On the other hand, open bars can be seen as a grand gesture on the side of the newlyweds, as they are willing to give their invited wedding guests a break to let their hair down even just for a single night. Especially for destination weddings and in weddings with a diverse group of friends and relatives, having an open bar can help the guests easily navigate the crowd and smoothly socialise from one table to another. With great food, good music, and an open bar, the perfect reception party will be an absolute success and the night will surely be unforgettable. Now, that’s a wedding totally worth toasting to.
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