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I am having a surrise b-day party for my husband this weekend and it is being held in a party room at a local restaurant. I stated on the invites that "appetizers and cake will be served and there will be a cash bar stocked and ready for your drinking pleasures". I can't afford to pay for everyones alcoholic drinks but didn't think about the non-alcoholic drinks i.e. soda, H2O and coffee. Should I call the restaurant and ask if I can bring in the other drinks or just have them add it to my bill? Help. I don't want to offend anyone but I don't want to spend a thousand dollars on this party.
Thanks In Advance,
Bethany
Answer Bethany:
I would make plans to serve sodas and coffee--your treat. Try to get a special price for those beverages from the restaurant. If waters are as much as a cocktail or wine (sometimes they are) I would add them to the cash bar. Otherwise, if competitive to sodas, you could add that to the "free" list.
Your guests will be very happy with whatever you do. It sounds like a very nice party and most people these days are prepared to pay for their own alcoholic beverages.
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