{"id":7383,"date":"2013-02-19T17:36:21","date_gmt":"2013-02-19T23:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridestlouis.com\/?p=7383"},"modified":"2023-09-04T12:47:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T17:47:37","slug":"saving-money-on-alcohol-at-your-reception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridestlouis.com\/saving-money-on-alcohol-at-your-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving Money on Alcohol at Your Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Bar<\/a>If you are trying to keep the cost of your wedding reception in line, here are a few tips\u00a0to reduce\u00a0the alcohol expense at your reception.\u00a0 This is a big chunk of the reception expense, and while you want your guests to have a good time, there\u2019s no need to break the bank.<\/p>\n

One of the easiest ways to save money is to provide your own liquor \u2013 this can save up to 50% of your alcohol bill.\u00a0 While this can\u2019t be done at all venues, if you can, this is a significant cost saver.<\/p>\n

Use bar brands not premium brands of liquor.\u00a0 They are less expensive and most people will not notice.<\/p>\n

If you are paying corkage fees or by the bottle, consider the larger containers like a magnum or a keg of beer.<\/p>\n

Limit the number of hours you open the bar.\u00a0 Open during cocktail hour but close over dinner if the guests will have wine.\u00a0 Then open again after the dancing starts.\u00a0 Close the bar one hour before the reception ends and have a coffee and tea bar.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t use family help to man the bar.\u00a0 They might pour larger drinks and negate any savings you might otherwise have.\u00a0 So arrange your own bar service with a professional bartender.<\/p>\n

And another idea – serve a signature drink only such as a specific cocktail, along with soft drinks, coffee and tea.\u00a0 This save a lot of money plus it is a fun way to express yourself and tie it into the theme of your wedding.<\/p>\n

If you pay a flat rate per guest for alcohol, ask to subtract the number of children expected from your overall total bill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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