control bar costs at a wedding reception
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If you want to make sure everybody has fun at the wedding without breaking your budget at the bar, there is a way of keeping things under control. Here's control bar costs at your wedding reception.
Instructions
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Think about your guests' expectations. If most of your guests do not drink alcoholic beverages, you may decide not to serve them at all. Alcoholic beverages tend to be far more costly than soft drinks, juices, and punch. If your guests know you will not be serving alcohol at all, they will probably not mind.
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Decide in advance how they will be made available, and how they will be kept from minors. This usually means either serving only a toasting glass per person, with refills available only at the bar, if you choose to have one. Sparkling cider can be made available for minors and for anyone choosing not to drink. While it costs more than soft drinks or punch, sparkling cider costs considerably less than most wines or champagnes. Make up for limited bar choices with plenty of soft drinks, juice, and water.
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Decide what types of alcoholic beverages you wish to make available. Limiting choices to one or two of each category: wine, spirits and beer, will allow you to hold costs down. Of the three, spirits usually cost more. Have favorites, such as rum, whiskey, vodka, and gin available, but in just one brand. Choose wisely. You may want to spend a little more to get better quality, but not buy the top shelf brands.
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Shop around. Sometimes state stores will have the best prices. Other times memberships at places like Costco and Sam's Club will allow you to get the best price.
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Hire a bartender. A hired bartender will make sure that drinks are mixed properly and that alcohol proportions are kept within a certain limit. If you instruct your bartender to "pour light," he will. Make sure plenty of mixers are available, so that you get more mileage from each bottle.
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Have plenty to other things to do besides sitting around drinking. Make sure your reception follows a plan and starts and finishes on time. Encourage people to eat something before opening your bar and beginning the toasts.
Tips &- Warnings
Consider your guests' expectations, and let them know what will or will not be available ahead of time.
Keep alcoholic beverages away from minors.
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