Beverages for your reception
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Tips for bartenders
The beverages to
be served at your reception should be discussed by both the bride's and groom's
families as to preferences, no matter who will be paying the bill.
While champagne is traditionally the festive
drink used to toast the bride and groom, regular wine is often served
to compliment the wedding dinner. Good wines and champagnes come in
all price ranges, so buy the best you can comfortably afford.
Having a wine tasting party with your attendants
is a fun way to choose wedding wines. Private-label wines are a delightful
new idea on the wedding scene. Personalized with your message, names,
and wedding date, they can be placed on the dining tables at your
reception- your guests will love them!
Alcohol alternatives:
A recent survey indicates that one third of Americans drink no alcoholic
beverages, so be sure to offer non-alcoholic wines, fruit drinks, punch,
or soft drinks.
Be sure when booking your reception site that
you are clear about what kind of liquor license it has and what kinds
of drinks can legally be served there. In North Carolina, a confusing
patchwork of local alcoholic beverage laws varies from county to county,
and even from town to town within some counties. For example, some
facilities can legally serve only beer and wine, but not mixed drinks.
The rental manager for the reception site and your caterer should be
able to give you specifics about the rules.
Should you decide to offer cocktails, servers
can take orders or you can have an open bar before the dinner. Hire an
experienced bartender who will pour standard drinks and keep track of
the liquor used so that you can account for your bar expense. If you
decide to keep the bar open after dinner, close it at least an hour
before guests would be leaving and offer coffee and non-alcoholic drinks.
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