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A friend of mine and her boyfriend got engaged roughly 7 weeks ago and they got married yesterday at the courthouse. But, the "official" wedding will take place next July. However, they're considering not serving alcohol at their wedding reception.
They're both under 21 and the neither of them drink (no, they're not Mormons). Plus, they're concerned about people drinking too much, getting drunk and having problems arise from this. On the other hand, they're worried that people may be disappointed by the lack of alcohol since alcohol is usually expected and served at events like these.
What do you think?
Personally, I applaud them for considering not having alcohol served. I don't drink and I don't like the way people get when under the influence of alcohol.
Withholding any commentary on both being under the age of 21... It is their wedding, they are able to celebrate it and share it however they see fit. To that end I am not a drinker, so I have no issue with it.
I wouldn't attend...that's the best part after the ceremony(of course)!
Seriously? You would skip it just because you can't drink?
It's the couple's wedding and their choice. Period. If I go to a wedding/reception, it's because I care about the couple and want to help them celebrate their special day. I don't care what will or will not be served.
A friend of mine and her boyfriend got engaged roughly 7 weeks ago and they got married yesterday at the courthouse. But, the "real" official wedding will take place next July. However, they're considering not serving alcohol at their wedding reception.
They're both under 21 and the neither of them drink (no, they're not Mormons). Plus, they're concerned about people drinking too much, getting drunk and having problems arise from this. On the other hand, they're worried that people may be disappointed by the lack of alcohol since alcohol is usually expected and served at events like these.
What do you think?
I think they should have waited to get married until they were older.
Oh, wait...you meant about the alcohol, didn't you.... yeah, I don't really care about that. Their reception, their decision. Guests can suck it up or decline the invitation if they have a problem with it.
I think it's perfectly fine. It's their wedding; let them celebrate it in their own way. I think it's a little sad that people feel they NEED alcohol to have fun/celebrate. This is coming from someone who DOES like to drink socially, so I'm not uptight with these things.
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A friend of mine and her boyfriend got engaged roughly 7 weeks ago and they got married yesterday at the courthouse. But, the "official" wedding will take place next July. However, they're considering not serving alcohol at their wedding reception.
They're both under 21 and the neither of them drink (no, they're not Mormons). Plus, they're concerned about people drinking too much, getting drunk and having problems arise from this. On the other hand, they're worried that people may be disappointed by the lack of alcohol since alcohol is usually expected and served at events like these.
What do you think?
Personally, I applaud them for considering not having alcohol served. I don't drink and I don't like the way people get when under the influence of alcohol.
I applaud them. They are both underage and likely a few of their guests are. Alcohol there would be asking for trouble.
I think they should have waited to get married until they were older.
Oh, wait...you meant about the alcohol, didn't you.... yeah, I don't really care about that. Their reception, their decision. Guests can suck it up or decline the invitation if they have a problem with it.
I would question how much the "guests" actually care about the couple if they would decline an invitation just because they can't drink for a few hours.
Seriously? You would skip it just because you can't drink?
It's the couple's wedding and their choice. Period. If I go to a wedding/reception, it's because I care about the couple and want to help them celebrate their special day. I don't care what will or will not be served.
I would really have to care about the couple...!I kid...I kid!
I never understood the thing of serving so much alcohol at events. It's ridiculous. People get pissy drunk and act ridiculously or get in their car and drive home plastered and risk killing an innocent party in an accident.
I think it's great they're not serving alcohol at their reception. I would attend and see no reason why someone wouldn't attend. You're there to celebrate the joining of two people and their families, not to sit around and get wasted.
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