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A bride and groom who opted for a non-alcoholic wedding reception
A bride and groom who opted for a non-alcoholic wedding reception have generated mixed reactions by offering only water to their guests.
Weddings are usually a blast. The ceremony is filled with emotion, the reception is fantastic, and the party is often wild and fueled by alcohol. However, some couples choose to deviate from this typical sequence of events.
One particular bride and groom, who lead a sober lifestyle year-round, decided to eschew alcohol at their wedding. They expect around 150 guests, but they don’t believe it’s necessary to splurge on alcoholic beverages. 
On Reddit, the bride explained, “Honestly, our decision has nothing to do with the presence of children, but rather the fact that my fiancé and I don’t consume alcohol. We have no issues with those who do, it’s just a personal choice for us. In addition, we primarily drink water. We hardly ever have soda, so our go-to beverage is water, occasionally with some juice or milk. We don’t even drink coffee. Given this, the cost of providing food for that many people will already be quite high, especially since my grandma is not contributing to it. We’ve arranged for our wedding to be catered, ensuring a diverse menu for everyone, but we’ll only be offering water to drink. We’d rather not incur the added expense of providing alcohol or soda when filtered water is a much more cost-effective choice.” 
However, when she shared this decision with her family, it sparked a furious reaction. Some suggested having an open bar so that guests could pay for their own drinks, but she explained her reluctance to hire a bartender and shoulder that cost.
Seeking opinions online, the bride asked whether it was unreasonable to serve only water at her wedding. One respondent pointed out, “Technically, you might be within your rights, but here’s the thing about weddings: the marriage ceremony is for you and your fiancé, while the wedding is an event you’re hosting for everyone you’ve invited. Not offering any drinks except water might come across as being a less-than-ideal host or hostess.”
Another commenter added, “OP is about to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a wedding, and what people will remember is that they were overly frugal, making everyone drink tap water, as even coffee or tea was considered too extravagant an expense.”
Others shared their experiences of attending alcohol-free weddings, where at the very least, a variety of non-alcoholic beverages were available to cater to diverse preferences.
