Is it ok to have a wedding reception with alcohol when the brides parents are not cool with it?

Question

Is it ok to have a wedding reception with alcohol when the brides parents are not cool with it?

Answer 1

Who is paying for the reception? If her parents are paying for it then you need to respect that they don't want it there. If they aren't paying for it and the bride and yourself are fine with it and your venue is fine with it then go for it.

Answer 2

is the bride cool with it?

Answer 3

That depends on who is paying for the reception. If the bride and groom are paying and they want alcohol served, and they don't care about making her parents angry, they can do whatever they want. But if the bride's parents are paying for the reception, and they are firmly against serving alcohol, they are not obligated to do so. Whoever holds the purse strings gets the final say, no matter whose special day it is.

Answer 4

Why?  Listen to your parents,in today's world, Alcohol requires responsibility...when you serve it in any form, you are opening up yourself to all kinds of repercussions.  Why put yourself in this position on your special day?  Serve punch, and use the money you would spend on alcohol on a Band or on your honeymoon.  you can have a wonderful reception without alcohol...believe me!

Answer 5

Absolutely.  The wedding is for the bride and the groom. If the bride's parents don't want to pay for it, the groom or his parents can do so.  However, that said, you can ruin a wedding with a cash bar.  There are always people who can't control their intake.

Answer 6

Out of respect for her parents, I wouldn't do it. You need to spend a lifetime in this family, and you don't want to start out on the wrong foot. Alcohol isn't essential for a fun reception, and if it is for some people, they can have a post-party.

Answer 7

Of course it is - it's the guests' choice whether to imbibe or not.

You two are paying for the wedding; you two get to make the plans. It's simply polite to host a wonderful time for your wedding reception.

Answer 8

If both the groom and the bride want it then yes. Just don't expect the parents to pick up the tab if you are talking open bar they will need to pay for it or just have it available for the guest to purchase their own alcohol.

Answer 9

Are the bride's parents paying for the reception?  If so, not cool.  If you're paying for it, it's alright.

Answer 10

You could skip alcohol, but not the champagne.  That is part of the tradition to toast the bride & groom.  If you decide to have alcohol make sure the people that are driving are not given more than one or two drinks.  If somebody does drink too much make sure that they don/t drive.

Answer 11

Are the brides parents paying for the reception? If they are then I would not have alcohol if they didnt want it. If I was paying for the reception and wanted alcohol then I would have it.

Answer 12

If you and the Bride want it then yes! Its your wedding not her parents!

Answer 13

If her parents are paying for the reception, then you shouldn't have it.  If HIS parents are paying, then you do whatever they wish.  If everyone is contributing or if the couple is paying, I think they should compromise.  Have champagne, maybe beer, some alcoholic punch, but not an open bar.  It will be cheaper for you and it may help avoid hurt feelings.  If that would still cause a horrible, unending rift bwtween the bride and her parents, I think I would do without the alcohol.  You need to determine if it is worth it.  Good luck!

Answer 14

i wouldnt have alcohol in my wedding ....but its not about that its about what you and her want ...its your day dont worry about anybody else as long as you guys loved it