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Dear Darlene: My fiance and I are considering having a cash bar for our wedding. It seems that we are spending more than we expected and think that maybe if we had a cash bar it would help with the budget. Is it acceptable to have a cash bar?

Sincerely,
Jennifer L. from Florida
 

Dear Jennifer: You probably don't want to hear this but cash bars are not the way to go. Cheaping out on your guests after they have given you a lovely gift, or flown miles away to be with you to celebrate your destination wedding is a bit greedy. Your guests have been invited to your wedding because they are special people to you and your fiance, so show them how much you appreciate them by offering them a lovely party, with a great meal and all drinks included. Your guests aren't attending a bar, they are attending a celebration hosted by you and expecting them to pay for that celebration is just not right. If you are tight on budget then try saving on other things, like decor. There are many ways to still make a place look lovely without spending so much money on flowers, lighting etc. But definately don't go cheap on the meal and drinks!

Sincerely,
Darlene

 
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