Open bar vs Toonie bar?

Hi Julia,

I can appreciate and understand the advantages of having a cash bar (may limit people's drinking to a degree) however I have to say, I much prefer an open bar, and I am not even much of a drinker. I just think it's nice to treat your guests to that, if I go to get a drink, I'd rather not have to be pulling out change from my purse and then tipping, etc. When hosting, I think it's best to always limit any work/effort for your guests as much as possible so that all they have to do is show up and enjoy!

I would be causes about an open bar only because most of the time people get carried away with their drinking and also guests will leave their drink on a table forget about it and then go and get another one and the bride and groom are paying for it.

I've been to a few toonie bars and I think that's a great idea and it keeps the cost down but just remember you and your future spouse will be paying for the remainder of the drink.

My husband and I did a cash bar but that was our decision since we didn't want to be paying for everyone's 11-15 dollar drinks. Our guests were actually very positive about it because it made them think twice about getting completely drunk.