Open bars at weddings create financial strains and lead to rowdy behavior among guests. Excessive drinking can cause disruptions and unruly incidents, such as fights and embarrassing speeches. Cash bars can save money while minimizing guest intoxication, allowing couples to enjoy their day without worry. Having guests pay for their drinks can reduce irresponsible behavior, ensuring the reception remains enjoyable and focused. A more controlled drinking environment can prevent chaotic situations and unwanted memories for both the couple and their guests.
At many modern American weddings, guests expect an open bar where they can toss back as many alcoholic drinks as they desire. However, after working hundreds of weddings as a hired bridesmaid for strangers, I'm not completely sold on them.
I've seen couples go into debt because they didn't account for their open-bar costs, and others hysterical during the reception because a guest's drunken antics ruined their day.
Not everyone has self-control around an open bar, which could turn your fun reception into an unforgettable one for the wrong reasons.
When I work weddings with open bars as a professional bridesmaid, I'm on high alert - I can count on a drunk guest almost ruining the reception at about 50% of them.
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