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babyfever08
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Antonella
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
We had almost 80 people and had an open bar. I didnt want to end up spending more if we ran a tab because each drink was $8 if I ran a tab.
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Lillykat
going along for the ride...
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
I think if you are going to offer alcohol then it should be paid for, otherwise maybe there are other ways to cut back without asking guests to pay. I would love to have more people for DD"s parties but we cut back the guest list to what we could afford which meant cutting out a lot of friends and doing only immediate family.
Etd to add there is nothing wrong if you want alcohol with offering the minimum- beer and wine or just wine and soda. It does NOT have to be a full bar.
Message edited 2/26/2010 6:56:19 PM.
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| Posted 2/26/10 6:54 PM |
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Candy Girl
Candy girl- you are so sweet!
Member since 11/07 6349 total posts
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erin
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
I couldn't throw a party without an open bar. My family would be like      . HOWEVER, I am terrible at remembering the needs of dry guests and those who don't drink (when throwing a party myself--not at a restaurant.) In my family, there is no party that is dry. Ever. DH's side is mostly in AA. There is definite  that goes into planning each party.
ETA: I think beer and wine should be fine.
Message edited 2/26/2010 7:15:53 PM.
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| Posted 2/26/10 7:14 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
Member since 5/05 34581 total posts
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Donna
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
Posted by SweetCaroline
We're having bottled beer and wine.
Ditto...
I have seen many that do...But I doubt I would think twice about not seeing it done. DO NOT worry about it... The house is more importaant...
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| Posted 2/26/10 8:22 PM |
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johnsae
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
Posted by limommer
nobody likes a dry party IMO
I agree!
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| Posted 2/26/10 8:26 PM |
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dawnygirl25
Growing up soo fast..
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Dawn
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
Posted by conigs25
i think beer wine and soda is appropriate
I agree.
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| Posted 2/26/10 8:28 PM |
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pnm1654
Mommy to 2 boys!
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
We just did beer, wine and soda.
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| Posted 2/26/10 8:31 PM |
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TLC1018
I AM A BIG SISTER!!
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Tracy
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
We offered beer, wine, soda and it was fine.
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| Posted 2/26/10 9:11 PM |
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
Every christening party that I have been to does have open bar
cpngratulations on closing!
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| Posted 2/26/10 9:39 PM |
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MrsO
Big Brothers to Be
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Maureen
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
We did beer and wine.
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| Posted 2/26/10 10:24 PM |
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Aries14
Can't plan life...
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
to be honest I am actually surprised at how many people said it was necessary to provide the drinks. My DH and I have been debating this very same thing and everyone we ask (IRL) all said it was not necessary to have open bar or even beer and wine (paid for - there is a bar there that they could get their own drinks). Now I'm really confused!!! I orginally thought we should do the beer and wine option but the more people we talked to told us not to waste the money. We settled on buying a few bottles of wine and putting them on the table.
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| Posted 2/26/10 10:57 PM |
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mommy-of-2-angels
It's all about Sophia
Member since 9/07 1731 total posts
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Laurie
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
we did beer wine and soda for an early dinner type party no one complained a few people did thier own bar tab if they wanted mixed drinks i dont think open bar is necessary
Message edited 2/26/2010 11:31:33 PM.
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4PsInaPod
My Loves <3
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D
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
we did just beer and wine.
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| Posted 2/26/10 11:39 PM |
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lesliemike
The twins are almost 2!
Member since 11/08 2249 total posts
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Leslie
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
Thank you for all your suggestions! I know DH and I don't like dry parties either but when you are putting all your hard earned money into closing a house and daycare its hard to justify! 
My mom said she would help with the cost and I think we will either do beer and wine or run a tab. The place we are looking at said they will do whatever ends up cheaper!
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| Posted 2/27/10 5:58 AM |
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2kids2cats
My babies
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f
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
We had beer wine and soda at ours.
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| Posted 2/27/10 7:58 AM |
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ChrisDee
My Girls
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Christine
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
We did beer and wine but ran a tab for anyone that wanted anything more. It was Sunday and early so it was not bad at all. We had 100 ppl.
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| Posted 2/27/10 8:04 AM |
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mspresscott
LIF Toddler
Member since 6/08 418 total posts
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
we did a tab for my DD christening & ended up paying per person cause it was cheaper ( i had 110 people).
For DS christening we are gonna do the same thing ( were are having about 90 people)
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| Posted 2/27/10 9:44 AM |
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nferrandi
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Member since 10/05 18538 total posts
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Nicole
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
We have never had any type of party without providing alcohol of some sort. Beer and wine for any sit down type and champagne, mimosos, bloody Mary's for brunch. Full open bar isn't neccessary, but I do believe a dry party is kind of eh.
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| Posted 2/27/10 9:48 AM |
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kathleeng
Member since 5/05 3775 total posts
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Kathleen
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
Posted by beautyq115
We are doing beer, wine and soda. We are going to run a tab BUT not publicize it.
We are doing this too!! To be honest, very rarely have I attended any gathering with an open bar (weddings excluded). DH and I (very briefly) had the same issue as we are the types that are always trying to accomodate everybody. The truth is, times are tough for a lot of people and you gotta do what you gotta do!!
Do not worry!! Your party will be fine as is!!!!
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| Posted 2/27/10 11:51 AM |
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SupportACop
Momma's Boy & Lovin' it!!
Member since 5/06 2579 total posts
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C
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
We did beer, wine, & soda. We didnt go with the paying per person for the liquor. We did open bar and didnt advertise. it was like an extra $80.
My family is not big drinkers but I wouldnt throw a party w/ them w/out offering drinks.
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| Posted 2/27/10 2:32 PM |
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CrankyPants
I'm cranky
Member since 7/06 18178 total posts
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Mama Cranky
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Re: Open bar at Christening party
We ran a tab, we wanted to offer it to our guests if they wanted it but didn't feel it would be cost effective to go all out since a Christening is not the kind of event that people get hammered and we had a 3pm luncheon, not the time of name people drink a lot.
I think the tab was around $150?
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