is a reception with a cash bar tacky?

Things are always changing in the wedding industry and beverages is definitely one of the ones we are noticing more & more! Our packages include an alcoholic (beer, wine & soft drink) package as standard in the price and this tends to keep everyone happy and then guests can purchase spirits at their own expense if they wish (realistically people dont expect to have spirits included at a wedding). Some couples ask to supply their own bottle of spirits per table and this can be organised too. Other couples switch from the alcoholic package to a non-alcoholic package which includes mocktails etc. and then have it as a cash bar for any form of alcohol - just be sure to make sure guests are aware of this ahead of time so they bring cash or card with them on the night. You can also go inbetween and have a tab to cover a certain amount or certain types of drinks and anything above that is then a cash bar for the guests. At the end of the day it is your wedding, so you have to do what you want and what is within your budget. Just make it clear on the invitations if guests have to organise anything and then they will be fine!

Hello

Not at all - times have changed dramatically over the years with Bride & Grooms footing the bill for all beverages.

You can choose to have a cash bar for all or part of the beverages supplied at your wedding - this decisionis totally up to you and what works best for your budget.

Good afternoon, 

Not at all, we are accomodating for a range of bar options. If you would like to focus on spending your money elsewhere that this is your decision. If you would like to only provide one drink per guest as a welcome drink, this is definately possible.

I hope this helps you make a decision! 

Dear Bride,

The cash bar option is a tricky one. When you have guests who have spent time and money to come celebrate with you bearing gifts and well wishes, it could feel a bit cheeky then asking them to pay for drinks.  At a Ball, Function or Corporate event... a cash bar is the way to go but for a wedding here are some other options.   As a venue, we invite couples to BYO alcohol at no extra charge and our bar team serve from the bar on the night.  That way you can bulk buy your alcohol saving money on typical bar prices making it more acheivable for you to offer drinks to guests at no charge.  Another way we handle this is by custom made packages tailoring food and beverage packages based on number of drinking guests.  We would be more than happy to talk you through the above options so if you need to, don't hesitate to give us a buzz.

Good luck for the big day!

Karyn, Manor on High

Hi there 

So long as everyone is aware that its a cash bar.  I been doing a lot of weddings lately that have a cash bar after the bar tab is gone or for pre dinner drinks. 

Best of Luck 

Fiona Winwood 

Wedding Specialist  

Hello -

Not at all, we have everything wireless so no matter where in the room you wish to have your bar it is very easy for us to controll your cash bar.