Wedding is 3 months away......open bar? - The Orange Mane

broncofan2438 · 02-23-2009, 11:59 AM

Hey again Bronco fans....

My wedding is May 23rd and we have just about all the details in place. I wanted to get some opinions on the open bar situation. Some say to leave it open for a few hours and then let the guests pay after that......what do ya'll think?

We dont have a huge budget.....maybe about $1,000

Thanks

Spider · 02-23-2009, 12:01 PM

get a brand new 55 gallon trash can , then make cowboy punch , fill up that can .........

socalorado · 02-23-2009, 12:02 PM

YES open bar. That would be the right thing to do.........
Where exactly is the reception again?
Like a date and time.
Thanks.

Popcorn Sutton · 02-23-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socalorado

YES open bar. That would be the right thing to do.........
Where exactly is the reception again?
Like a date and time.
Thanks.

bronco militia · 02-23-2009, 12:08 PM

take the $1000 with you to Vegas and elope

dbfan4life · 02-23-2009, 12:10 PM

Every wedding I've been to has an open bar to a certain limit (like the first two kegs). You shouldn't have to foot the entire bill just so your guests can get wasted.

broncosteven · 02-23-2009, 12:15 PM

I would ask Dortoh what to do.

Taco John · 02-23-2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broncofan2438

Hey again Bronco fans....

My wedding is May 23rd and we have just about all the details in place. I wanted to get some opinions on the open bar situation. Some say to leave it open for a few hours and then let the guests pay after that......what do ya'll think?

We dont have a huge budget.....maybe about $1,000

Thanks

At my wedding, we ordered a couple of kegs, and had about 20 bottles of wine (about $8-12 bucks a bottle). Everything else was "pay to play." I think that's a decent way to go.

Beantown Bronco · 02-23-2009, 12:18 PM

bowtown · 02-23-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco John

At my wedding, we ordered a couple of kegs, and had about 20 bottles of wine (about $8-12 bucks a bottle). Everything else was "gay for pay." I think that's a decent way to go.

Awkward...

Garcia Bronco · 02-23-2009, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broncofan2438

Hey again Bronco fans....

My wedding is May 23rd and we have just about all the details in place. I wanted to get some opinions on the open bar situation. Some say to leave it open for a few hours and then let the guests pay after that......what do ya'll think?

We dont have a huge budget.....maybe about $1,000

Thanks

That's a good idea. Open Bar for a few and then close it down and don't annouce it either way.

bowtown · 02-23-2009, 12:38 PM

I think you should only do open bar for the people who spent over a certain amount on your gift. The rest can pay.

BroncoInferno · 02-23-2009, 12:41 PM

Hell, yes, open bar. A wedding is pretty intolerable without one.

broncofan2438 · 02-23-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtown

I think you should only do open bar for the people who spent over a certain amount on your gift. The rest can pay.

Sounds good to me!

The place has a kork fee and when we figured it out, it was about the same to leave the bar open for a few hours.

cmhargrove · 02-23-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco John

At my wedding, we ordered a couple of kegs, and had about 20 bottles of wine (about $8-12 bucks a bottle). Everything else was "pay to play." I think that's a decent way to go.

Word to your Taco...

Pay for the beer and wine, let your alcoholic friends buy their own hard stuff. If they want to just use your wedding to get hammered, they can go screw themselves. Save your money for a house or car...

LittleFloyd · 02-23-2009, 12:54 PM

Since you are having an open bar, tell me when and where and I'm there. I'll also bring a wedding gift, a cheap gift, but a gift is a gift.

Irish Stout · 02-23-2009, 01:03 PM

If your budget is $1000, go with Taco's suggestion. My wife and I were footing our own bill for the wedding. I got married this past October and we had 70 people attend our wedding. We knew that open bar, where some drinks would be up to $10 (not including the tax and tip automatically added on to the tab) that we would basically be forced to cut the cost out of our honeymoon. I figured that for what we could afford an open bar would only be open for about an hour, knowing my friends. So instead we ordered a keg and $400 worth of wine and champagne. My feeling was - wine to keep it classy and a keg to get drunk. If people weren't good enough for what we were providing them, screw em, they can pay their own way. And really, I don't want to know anyone who is too good for free beer.

As it ended up the wedding was a blast and we ordered about another $100 in wine. Don't kill yourself over the finances on the wedding, keep it in a ball park that makes you comfortable and don't worry about anyone else the day of. If they're going to call you cheap for how you run your bar, screw 'em, they're probably chargers fans anyway.

Meck77 · 02-23-2009, 01:38 PM

Open bar dude.

How many people you talking?

For about 100 people here is what I suggest:

2 bottles gin
4 Vodka
2 Scotch
12 bottles wine 750ml
Keg of brew
15 champagne

You can certainly scale it back depending on how many people and the vibe of your crowd but I've been thru over 100 weddings over the years and hate to come up short at a party!

Hit up a Cosco and shop around for the keg. Besides they'll be people wanting to chip in however they can. Easier just to toss a spread out and have fun!

Oh add in a little grub, and some good tunes and you are set!

Congrats!

You are fonecoed!

broncofan2438 · 02-23-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irish Stout

If your budget is $1000, go with Taco's suggestion. My wife and I were footing our own bill for the wedding. I got married this past October and we had 70 people attend our wedding. We knew that open bar, where some drinks would be up to $10 (not including the tax and tip automatically added on to the tab) that we would basically be forced to cut the cost out of our honeymoon. I figured that for what we could afford an open bar would only be open for about an hour, knowing my friends. So instead we ordered a keg and $400 worth of wine and champagne. My feeling was - wine to keep it classy and a keg to get drunk. If people weren't good enough for what we were providing them, screw em, they can pay their own way. And really, I don't want to know anyone who is too good for free beer.

As it ended up the wedding was a blast and we ordered about another $100 in wine. Don't kill yourself over the finances on the wedding, keep it in a ball park that makes you comfortable and don't worry about anyone else the day of. If they're going to call you cheap for how you run your bar, screw 'em, they're probably chargers fans anyway.

HAHAHA, thats funny you say that, because some of them are Chugger fans and they probably would say that. Thanks for the help, I will talk to the chick about that and see what we can do. Yea, i would rather just bring some wine and kegs, but we'll see what happens.

broncofan2438 · 02-23-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meck77

Open bar dude.

How many people you talking?

For about 100 people here is what I suggest:

2 bottles gin
4 Vodka
2 Scotch
12 bottles wine 750ml
Keg of brew
15 champagne

You can certainly scale it back depending on how many people and the vibe of your crowd but I've been thru over 100 weddings over the years and hate to come up short at a party!

Hit up a Cosco and shop around for the keg. Besides they'll be people wanting to chip in however they can. Easier just to toss a spread out and have fun!

Oh add in a little grub, and some good tunes and you are set!

Congrats!

You are fonecoed!

Thanks Meck....
I just talked to the chick, and she reminded me that the place we are getting married at, they don't allow us to bring in kegs or beer. We can bring wine, but for a korkage fee. So we decided to have an open bar for up to $1,000. We have a woman in charge of telling us how much we have spent every 30 min or so. Its at a golf course so we have all the food and the facility taken care of.

Thanks dude....I am fonecoed!

sisterhellfyre · 02-23-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broncofan2438

My wedding is May 23rd and we have just about all the details in place. I wanted to get some opinions on the open bar situation. Some say to leave it open for a few hours and then let the guests pay after that......what do ya'll think?

I don't mean to throw a wet blanket over the festivities, but my opinion on an open bar at a wedding?

Hell, no.

Not unless you're prepared to "police" the crowd to make sure that nobody leaves to drive drunk.

Not unless your bartender is professional enough to cut off the booze supply for someone who has clearly had enough already.

Not unless you're willing to get sued for liability and damages if one of your guests drives drunk after the reception and injures someone.

Personally, I wouldn't want any of those hassles at my wedding. NO bar, period.

Regards,
m.

bowtown · 02-23-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broncofan2438

Thanks Meck....
I just talked to the chick, and she reminded me that the place we are getting married at, they don't allow us to bring in kegs or beer. We can bring wine, but for a korkage fee. So we decided to have an open bar for up to $1,000. We have a woman in charge of telling us how much we have spent every 30 min or so. Its at a golf course so we have all the food and the facility taken care of.

Thanks dude....I am fonecoed!

A golf course that doesn't allow beer is like a brothel that doesn't allow prostitutes.

point = missed

Los Broncos · 02-23-2009, 02:10 PM

I'd say no, you don't want any people getting to drunk.

Meck77 · 02-23-2009, 02:13 PM

Well let's just get rid of all the food! Wouldn't want anyone to get food poisoning and sue you over a bad shrimp! Music? No wouldn't want to piss off anyone in the neighborhood. Wedding? Nah....Just head over to the court house! lol

Better yet 2438. Just get er done at a tailgate. Plenty of free booze, food, and music all over!

tsiguy96 · 02-23-2009, 02:13 PM

beer is free, everything else is not...thats how i would do it.

02-23-2009, 11:59 AM	#1
broncofan2438 Faneco this... LETS TAKE BACK THE AFC WEST Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 6,302 Adopt-a-Bronco: ERIC DECKER	Wedding is 3 months away......open bar? Hey again Bronco fans.... My wedding is May 23rd and we have just about all the details in place. I wanted to get some opinions on the open bar situation. Some say to leave it open for a few hours and then let the guests pay after that......what do ya'll think? We dont have a huge budget.....maybe about $1,000 Thanks

02-23-2009, 01:38 PM	#18
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,307	Open bar dude. How many people you talking? For about 100 people here is what I suggest: 2 bottles gin 4 Vodka 2 Scotch 12 bottles wine 750ml Keg of brew 15 champagne You can certainly scale it back depending on how many people and the vibe of your crowd but I've been thru over 100 weddings over the years and hate to come up short at a party! Hit up a Cosco and shop around for the keg. Besides they'll be people wanting to chip in however they can. Easier just to toss a spread out and have fun! Oh add in a little grub, and some good tunes and you are set! Congrats! You are fonecoed! Last edited by Meck77; 02-23-2009 at 01:42 PM..

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Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	get a brand new 55 gallon trash can , then make cowboy punch , fill up that can .........

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socalorado Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,209	YES open bar. That would be the right thing to do......... Where exactly is the reception again? Like a date and time. Thanks.

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bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,567	take the $1000 with you to Vegas and elope

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dbfan4life Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 2,499	Every wedding I've been to has an open bar to a certain limit (like the first two kegs). You shouldn't have to foot the entire bill just so your guests can get wasted.

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broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,003 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	I would ask Dortoh what to do.

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bowtown Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 8,269 Adopt-a-Bronco: Aaron Brewer	I think you should only do open bar for the people who spent over a certain amount on your gift. The rest can pay.

02-23-2009, 12:41 PM	#13
BroncoInferno Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12,998	Hell, yes, open bar. A wedding is pretty intolerable without one.

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LittleFloyd Seasoned Veteran Kick a$$ runner. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 316 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	Since you are having an open bar, tell me when and where and I'm there. I'll also bring a wedding gift, a cheap gift, but a gift is a gift.

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Irish Stout Ring of Famer Run for it Marty! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,802 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	If your budget is $1000, go with Taco's suggestion. My wife and I were footing our own bill for the wedding. I got married this past October and we had 70 people attend our wedding. We knew that open bar, where some drinks would be up to $10 (not including the tax and tip automatically added on to the tab) that we would basically be forced to cut the cost out of our honeymoon. I figured that for what we could afford an open bar would only be open for about an hour, knowing my friends. So instead we ordered a keg and $400 worth of wine and champagne. My feeling was - wine to keep it classy and a keg to get drunk. If people weren't good enough for what we were providing them, screw em, they can pay their own way. And really, I don't want to know anyone who is too good for free beer. As it ended up the wedding was a blast and we ordered about another $100 in wine. Don't kill yourself over the finances on the wedding, keep it in a ball park that makes you comfortable and don't worry about anyone else the day of. If they're going to call you cheap for how you run your bar, screw 'em, they're probably chargers fans anyway.

02-23-2009, 02:10 PM	#23
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	I'd say no, you don't want any people getting to drunk.

02-23-2009, 02:13 PM	#24
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,307	Well let's just get rid of all the food! Wouldn't want anyone to get food poisoning and sue you over a bad shrimp! Music? No wouldn't want to piss off anyone in the neighborhood. Wedding? Nah....Just head over to the court house! lol Better yet 2438. Just get er done at a tailgate. Plenty of free booze, food, and music all over!

02-23-2009, 02:13 PM	#25
tsiguy96 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12,559 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	beer is free, everything else is not...thats how i would do it.