Including limited bar in invitation??

[*Sarah*]

I'm doing a pocketfold invitation and one of the inserts is for the reception. Do you think I should include that fact that we'll only be providing beer, wine, soda and juice and guests can purchase mixed drinks if they so desire? I'm kinda thinking that way people are prepared for it prior to walking up to the bar and ordering a rum and coke, and if they are really deadset on drinking mixed drinks, they have money. I know I don't usually take money with me to a wedding.

If I do put it in the invitation, any suggestions on wording??

[Mandy]

It sounds like a good plan, Sarah, and a good idea for planning. I've personally, never seen it on an invitation though. I've seen it on the tables so when people sit down, they're aware.

Sorry I can't offer more help. Hopefully someone else will know better than I do!

[Kathy]

What about including that information on your website, and the website address on the invitation somewhere?

[angie]

I really like Kathy's idea about putting it on a website, if you have one.

While I understand you wanting to give people a heads up about a limited bar, there's something about including it with the invite info that doesn't sit well with me.:shrug2:

[*Sarah*]

Just to clarify...its not going on the actual invitation part. Its going on the reception card.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d832b3127cce8a46b459516c00000016100AasWTNq3aMW JA

That might not make a difference in your opinions. I just wanted to be sure it was clear that it wasn't going to be on the invitation.

[Jaime]

Yeah I say if you are putting it on the reception card then it is okay with me.

[MemphisMom]

I personally would not mention the possibility of your guests purchasing anything at your reception, it just does not sit well with me.

I have never seen a cash bar and don't take $$ in an evening purse anyway.

If cash bars are the norm in your area, guests will have some $$ or they can just partake in what you are offering your guests at no charge.

[Mandy]

I would consider including it on the Reception card. I must've been living under some rock or something, because I've been to tons of weddings with cash bars. Anyway, it's good to provide that information to your guests as some may not otherwise bring money. I would also put the information on the website, just to make sure it's clear ("Mixed drinks are available for an additional charge."). I think you should include it on the reception card though, because not everyone would be logging on to the website.

[jillian]

I wouldn't include it on the invitation reception card. It's okay if you're throwing a house party, but not a wedding. Doesn't sit well with me either.

Mandy - You aren't alone. I have never been to a wedding that isn't cash bar. I've been to a few that have open bar for an hour or so, but never to an open bar or even limited bar for that matter.

[Kari]

I don't think it should go anywhere NEAR the invitation, but that is just me. :)

[Dmsangel]

We're doing the same thing, open for beer, wine & soda. Mixed drinks will be $$. I plan on letting everyone know by word of mouth.

[*Sarah*]

Thank you everyone for your input. I appreciate it!!