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Ways to express that we are only serving wine at our rehearsal dinner?

We are having our rehearsal dinner in 4 days (Friday night) and we’re doing it at a 5 star restaurant that my brother is a manager at and was able to get us into. We purchased our own wine with his help and will bring it to the rehearsal dinner and have it corked there… so we will only be paying for everyones dinner, dessert, beverage (non alcoholic), and wine if people would like it. My concern is that people will order cocktails (which are not cheap at this restaurant) off the menu when the server comes around and the server will just tack it onto the bill. The wedding the next day is open bar, so we are not supplying that for the rehearsal dinner as well. How do I express to people in a tactful way that we are only supplying the wine, if they order beer or cocktails at the rehearsal it’s on them?! Or can I make that clear to the server so that they express it to anyone who may ask for cocktails?
Kikidee: You’re ridiculous!

These are your days! Unfortunately there are some sticklers who have to have there beers or hard alcohol. Be blunt and tell them “We are supplying you with food and limited wine and unlimited non alcoholic drinks.. You don’t need to explain or feel guilty. It is the rehearsal dinner not the wedding reception. Let them know they are welcome to purchase beer or cocktails but they would need to go to the bar. I would STRONGLY suggest that the waitstaff put on notice that they are not to serve any other alcoholic drink other then the wine. So you don’t end up shelling out a few hundred more dollars!
So if your guests want something other then wine they need to go to the bar and order and pay for it. I have a
suggestion though I know it is just a few days away but to be fair you may want to consider a couple cases of beer or even 1 case too. That way people can have the choice of wine or beer. I know a lot of people who prefer wine but i know a lot that only drink beer. This way they have wider choice and the likelihood of many going for cocktails would be slim to none. A lighter beer and a darker beer maybe. Good luck!
Again, do not let the waitstaff give hard alcoholic drinks. Your guests will need to get it from the bar!
Personally, I would supply beer and wine that way people will stay away from the hard stuff at least until the next day:-) ! But there is NO HARM with going with the wine only.

Don’t feel guilty or concern yourself that you would be looked at as being cheap. You just don’t want people to be hungover and late to your special day.. Wine and beer !!

Good luck and congrats !!

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