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  1. Tuesday, July 21, 2009 9:30 AM

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    BRIDES Magazine

    We bash the cash (bar)

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    Con Poulos

    Every part of the country has its own traditions, and we're all for that. But we can't get on board with the cash bar. We keep telling people that this is a major no-no (like inviting people to dinner and asking them to pay), but in response, brides tell us that this is customary in their area, and to lay off. We can't! We feel that your guests shouldn't have to stop at an ATM on the way to your reception. You don't need to blow your budget on a full bar; wine and beer are plenty, and you can get amazing deals by the case. What do you think? Do you agree that cash bars are the end of civilization as we know it? Or can you convince us otherwise? —Sally, BRIDES Magazine

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    category: Brides Magazine Cocktails, Menus & Catering

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    1. totally agree with you.

      posted by Meredith | July 21, 2009 9:41 AM

    2. I think it's rude to continue to belittle brides with little to no budget. The only other alternative would be to have no bar at all and we all know how fun that would be. A cash bar is the way brides in this economy and those pinching pennies can give guests what they want and still be able to afford other costly items like food and a venue.

      posted by Angel | July 21, 2009 11:15 AM

    3. yup, I agree. Many of our guests drink a ton. And a ton of different stuff. And having an open bar will just encourage people to drink way more than they should. So we are getting the beer, they can get the rest.

      posted by Jamie | July 21, 2009 10:59 PM

    4. There's no belittling occurring here. If a bride doesn't have much money, she should decide what's important and put the money there. If a bar is so vital, then have a smaller wedding with an open bar and cut corners other places. The objective of a good hostess is to make your guests comfortable. Forcing them to pay for anything is simply inconsiderate. A small budget is no excuse for this.

      posted by Ashley | July 26, 2009 7:49 AM

    5. While I would probably opt for no bar before a cash bar myself (and it may come to that yet) I don't belittle bride who do have guests chip-in for alcohol. In some states, where liability for drunk driving can fall on the host who provides free booze, this is actually pretty prudent--putting liability more back in the corner of the caterer/bartender and (heaven forbid) the drunken guest. Alcohol is not a necessity for having a good time--in fact, I'm willing to bet a ton of good times have been ruined because of it. I have no problem with the bride and groom asking people to pay for their own hangovers.

      posted by Katharine | September 3, 2009 2:20 AM

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