Everybody loves an open bar. But like many things in this world, an open bar is only as good as the people enjoying it; if someone abuses the privilege (either the guests or the host), things can so south very quickly. If you?re attending a wedding with an open bar, it?s important that you behave responsibly throughout the reception. However, open bar etiquette isn?t just about drinking too much. Here are a few rules you should always observe at a wedding (or any event) with an open bar.
Etiquette for the Guests
Don?t Cut the Line
Picture this: you?re cutting a rug on the dance floor with your date. You head to the bar to grab a few drinks?and your favorite song comes on. Sure, there are a few people in line, but you can sneak in and get back out there in just a second, right" Wrong. Waiting in line is never any fun, particularly when there?s dancing to do. But wherever there?s an open bar, there will a line forming around it?and if you want people to still like you by the end of the night, you?ll be standing in it waiting your turn. Don?t Complain

You know that saying, “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth"” Well, guests should treat the open bar just the same way. It doesn?t matter if the bartender doesn?t have your favorite brand of tequila or doesn?t have the mixers for your favorite cocktail. Your hosts have asked you to share in their special day and offered you free drinks?complaining would simply be poor manners. Besides, you?re at the ...