Figuring out how much alcohol to buy and serve at your wedding can be challenging. Many brides and grooms don?t even know where to start when it comes to this topic, and it may end up being quite a guessing game if you?re not clued into different methods of how to figure this one out. Luckily for anyone purchasing alcohol for their reception, we have some great tips and tricks for ensuring you buy the perfect amount to serve your guests.
Decide What Kind of Bar You?re Offering

As the fist step of figuring out how much alcohol to get, you?ll want to decide what type of bar you?re offering your guests. There are several different types of bars you can go with. First, an open bar is the least restrictive and means that guests are free to order pretty much any drink of their choosing. Next, a limited bar typically includes a variety of beer, wine, and a signature cocktail. That means guests don?t have a choice of any liquor or mixed drink they want. A cash bar denotes that guests have to pay for their drinks. Most brides and grooms opt not to use this method as it can be seen as impolite. Finally, a non-alcoholic bar is pretty self-explanatory: it means there won?t be alcohol served and your guests will stick to soft drinks and any “mocktails” you may want to serve. No matter which type of bar you?re going with, you?ll simply need to decide on it before you move forward figuring out how much alcohol to purchase for your wedding.
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