Wondering what to do about having liquor at your reception? If you are making the bar arrangements for your wedding reception, you may be wondering how to do this. You are probably asking how much liquor you should buy or what kind you should buy. Will you be able to return the unopened bottles.
If you are allowed to stock your own bar, it can save you a lot of money! Here are some tips…
Think about the types of guests you are having. Are they beer, wine, or hard liquor drinkers? This will help you to determine the quantities of each kind. But, remember, you can make the final choices as to what you will serve. Having a cocktail reception with just beer and wine is great. If you are having an early afternoon reception, perhaps you could serve Mimosas or Bloody Mary’s or create your very own signature drink – a popular choice today.
You can save money for the champagne toast by having it brought out already poured at the time of the toast. This way, the guests will not see the brand and you, therefore, could choose a less expensive champagne. Most people only sip it anyway for the toast and don’t touch it again, so why waste your money on Dom Perignon when you can serve André. This will enable you to spend a little more on the wines you'll be serving with dinner, if that is more important to you.
You can set a budget for liquor. Contact a good liquor wholesaler, as they will work with you to stay within your budget. There are such a wide variety of wines in different price ranges, that you will be able to find a good one to fit your budget. Additionally, you can choose between "top shelf" liquors or "house pour" liquors (i.e. Absolut vs. Smirnoff.)
If the wholesaler is a good one, they should also be able to help you choose the right wines, champagne, etc. to go with your cocktail hour and menu.
Finally, make sure they will credit you for any unopened bottles.
Cheers!
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