Wanting your guests to drink and be merry may take a huge chunk out of your budget! When choosing a bar, there are several things to consider. For example, how many guests are you having? What type of reception will you have? What time will it take place? Look at your guest list - how many drinkers are there? What kind are they - the occasional glass of wine with dinner or the top shelf connoisseur?

You have several choices:

1.Open Bar
2.Limited Bar
3.Juice, Soda and Coffee bar

And within those choices are several other options you can use to personalize your event. With an open bar, the possibilities are endless. Sadly, the same could be said about the bar tab at the end of the night.

You can choose to limit your bar instead, in whichever way you deem fit. Opting for a limited bar allows your guests to choose from a selection that you have chosen with your caterer. Is it necessary to have brand liquor? Are mixed drinks a non-negotiable? With this option, you can choose what alcohol is in your bar. If you have a hard time saying no to people, let someone do it for you. Have an extensive selection of alcohol but 'limit' guests to a certain number of drinks. I always recommend the former, as the latter may cause some disdain during your fete.