Monday, December 22, 2008

To Drink, or Not to Drink...

This is the question. Can a party still be fun if no alcohol is involved? I'm not necessarily against a dry party. I've been to a few dry parties that were actually quite wonderful! I'm just not sure that MY party (i.e. my wedding reception) should be a dry party. Don't get me wrong - I'm no booze hound. In fact, more often than not, my body completely revolts when I put alcohol in it. I've spent many-a-hangover swearing off drinking for the rest of my life. This being said - I do enjoy a few drinks socially every now and then. So I'm debating this issue of serving alcohol at the wedding. Someone very close to me is COMPLETELY 100% against it. In fact, she has made it clear that she will LEAVE if there is even a champagne toast. She has also hinted at the fact that a band would be inappropriate. The loud music is too much like a bar. But then, on the other hand, we are having quite a few out-of-town guests whom I'm sure would be a little disappointed if their only choices of drink are punch or sparkling grape juice, and they are forced to listen to elevator music. So how can I be sure that if I choose to serve beer, champagne, or wine that my guests won't all get knee-walking tanked at my wedding?? If this were to happen, not only would I be offended, but someone very close to me would be APPALLED! I don't want a rocking out, party hard, let's all get wasted & party like it's 1999 booze-fest. But I would like for everyone to have the option to drink responsibly if they so choose. And I wouldn't mind hearing a little "Mustang Sally" and having a good dance vibe going on. So in an effort to please everyone I'm considering my options. Two receptions? One for the conservative guests & another for the crowd ready to put their boogie shoes on? This option is not so feasible. In fact, it's not at ALL feasible. I guess we could always elope! We'd be just as married, and we could drink all we wanted if we flew to Vegas. So let's refer back to my earlier post about decisiveness - I HAVE NONE. I'm aware this really isn't a big deal in the scheme of things. There are bigger fish to fry. But I'm just peeved that I can't please everyone (as I SO LOVE to do). Oh well - just another day in paradise...

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