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Often times we hear of brides and grooms lingering on the decision of providing alcohol at their wedding. They fear that their wedding day will be ruined if certain relatives take advantage of the situation, but also worry that some of their guests may not be present. To find a “happy medium,” couples should ensure that they are comfortable with their decision. This will largely depend on your own preference and also on the guests that you are inviting. For example, you might have many people from your church in attendance, in which case you may wish to not serve alcohol out of respect. On the other hand, many of your guests may include college friends around your age who might expect to see alcohol at your wedding day.
The best advice is to remember past family weddings– was there an issue at a reception that caused problems, or was alcohol not a factor?
If it’s decided that you’d rather not serve alcohol, remember that it does have its’ advantages. You’ll be able to save money or allocate it to another part of your wedding and you’ll ensure your guests aren’t lining up every 15 minutes to get another drink.
Ultimately, this is your wedding day, and whichever decision is made should be something you are content with.
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