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It's finally my turn...

Open bar it is, then!

posted 2 years ago in Reception
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    Sugar bee
    2dBride    October 6, 2009   Washington, DC.

    We'd started out thinking we were going to have a cash bar, because we would not be able to afford an open bar. Then one of the staff at the club where we are holding our reception realized that because our crowd doesn't drink much, it was not worth it for the club to get an alcohol license for the night--they just wouldn't collect enough from a cash bar to cover the cost of the one-day license.

    Then we were going to host a couple of signature drinks (one alcoholic and one nonalcoholic), and that is all we would serve. So tonight, I was talking to the owner of the club which will be our reception venue, and trying to work on the mechanics of getting the champagne for toasting and for our alcoholic signature drink. He finally says, "Ok, you pay me $250, and we'll just have a full open bar for the night."

    Umm, ok, that's $250 for a full open bar for 75 people for five hours? Needless to say, I accepted on the spot, and sent him an e-mail to confirm the moment I got home. I guess we're having an open bar after all!

     
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    Mrs. DG    July 18, 2009   Seattle/Tahoe

    Alright!  Sweet deal, and it's just got to make you love the venue even more :)

     
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    arizonabride    June 2, 2010   Tucson, AZ

    Nice! I don't know how he's going to make out on that one, but it's great for the two of you and your guests! Very good deal!

     
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    bunnylovesbear    February 19, 2011   north of Boston, MA

    OMG!  That deal is unreal!!  I'm so jealous!

     
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    OttawaBride2011    May 21, 2011   Ottawa, Ontario

    wow! sweet deal!

     
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    Future Mrs. Martin    August 21, 2010   London Ontario Canada

    WOW what a sweet deal - hopefully he doesn't regret that one!

     
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    His Barista    September 4, 2010   Spokane, WA

    Wow! That's awesome!!!!

     
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    kdlowery    6/5/2010   Joplin

    That is an AMAZING deal.  Just make sure you get that all yo uare paying is $250 and you will be having an unlimited open bar for x hours in a contract somewhere.  Make sure the dude isnt going to try and tack on something like "will have an open bar for 2 hours." or "will serve up to X amt of drinks and then charge $x for every remaining drink orderd"

     

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