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What to drink at a wedding?
My girlfriend and I are both non drinkers. What is it that we would drink at OUR wedding?
13 Answers
- cjsmummyLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
You can drink whatever you usually drink.My MOH is not a drinker either and owing to a medical condition is very limited in what she can drink (she's on a cocktail of drugs,even a whiff of alcohol will put her on her back) - she can only stomach water at a certain temperature and soft drinks will also send her a bit funny after awhile.So,what will my MOH be drinking at my wedding?Tea - yep,that's right,I am providing tea for one person!
There is most definitely a split on this issue,some people will say It's OK to have a dry wedding (and it really is,you wouldn't go to a morning wedding and expect there to be loads of booze,would you) with others saying that nothing less than open bar is acceptable.Maybe you could meet in the middle and do it the UK way?Provide a welcome drink,2 glasses with the meal and a toast plus top up - it's not a lot of alcohol and nobody can get drunk but there is just enough to give people a 'glow'.I personally would not expect a non drinking couple to provide alcohol.I choose to drink,and if I want a drink,then I can buy one - alcohol is also very expensive and I don't feel that past a minimum amount it is something that should be provided.I worry about people who seem to think that alcohol is a must
- E. MLv 59 years ago
Cordial, non-alcoholic wine, tea, coffee, water etc. My husband and I were total abstainers and at our wedding we had blackcurrant juice but served in wine glasses to make it look authentic. One guest was very offended because it looked like wine (which she wanted) but wasn't. To avoid a similar thing happening at your wedding don't pretend, just serve whatever you offer in whatever it should be served in - a tea cup if necessary. It's your wedding, therefore your choice of drinks.
It is a myth that a toast cannot be drunk to the bride and groom unless someone is holding a glass of something alcoholic. When I attend a wedding and the drinks are brought around for the toast I ask for orange juice. It often raises an eyebrow but I've never been refused.
- ?Lv 79 years ago
For the toast you can ask for sparkling cider (tastes great and looks like champagne). You can also provide this for all the kids and non-alcohol drinkers too. Have champagne for other adults. Also you can drink soda, water, whatever at your wedding. No one will be watching. But during the toast I would use sparkling cider or sparkling grape juice. It is cheap and tastes great!
Here is an example:
- AmberLv 49 years ago
I would recommend still serving the guests alcohol (champagne or wine) and then for yourself and any guests that are also non-drinkers get a nice faux-bubbly-champagne or even a nice sparking water like San Pellegrino.
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- Memelord PrimeLv 79 years ago
Every wedding I've ever gone to had sparkling cider and/or soft drinks in addition to alcoholic stuff, but if you have a drink you'd prefer, it's your wedding, you know?
- 9 years ago
If you dont want "to drink" then only have tea coffee water and if you have the money in the budget get soft drinks.
Source(s): planning a wedding - 9 years ago
you can have a bottle or 2 of wine at each table for the toast and then have a cash bar or even have an early ceremony and reception so people arent disappointed if they arent drinking. then they can go out on their own after to a bar if they wish to
- Anonymous9 years ago
Shloer
- Common SenseLv 79 years ago
What a silly question. What do you drink every day? Drink that.
And, go to the bathroom like you usually do as well.
- Anonymous9 years ago
If you don't drink then you are not obligated to provide any alcoholic selections at your wedding. It is your wedding so you can drink straight water if that is what you desire.