Do You Put Open Bar On Wedding Invitations?

Wedding invitations and websites can be used to inform guests about an open bar, which is not required but is a nice gesture. It is important to clarify the information on the invitation, such as a time limit or a specific amount of alcohol. If guests are invited to extracurricular activities, include them on the wedding detail card. If headcount is important, include a response card for these events.

An open bar can be as simple as beer and wine and as complicated as specialty crafted cocktails. However, the biggest con of a cash bar is that it goes against the core tenets of hospitality. People do not expect a free bar, so any restrictions will not cause any problems. Open bars can be as simple as house wines, beer, standard spirits, and mixers.

On wedding invitations, the phrase “cash bar” is often assumed to be complimentary, but it is up to the couple whether they serve alcohol while expecting guests to cover their own drinks. A little gratitude can go a long way, and you can say “the bar is closed” or “the bar is not open” to say “not an open bar.”

Open bars are often referred to as “hosted bars” in invitations/websites, and it is not a tacky to mention them on the invitation. If you don’t have the budget for a full open bar, you can offer a limited bar.

In conclusion, wedding invitations and wedding websites can be used to inform guests about an open bar or cash bar, but it is not necessary to include it on the invitation.