What comes to mind when you imagine a wedding? A white dress, gold wedding rings… And you imagine alcohol, an open bar, champagne for toasting, and cocktails. Weddings are different for every couple, but one of the most common elements is alcohol. For centuries, alcoholic beverages have been consumed at weddings, often to excess. However, it is time to adapt to the times. Alcohol-free drinks are making their way into every self-respecting celebration. The “Dry Wedding” has arrived.
What is a Dry Wedding?
A “Dry Wedding” is a term used to describe a wedding celebration where no alcohol is served. Although weddings are often associated with the presence of alcoholic beverages, Dry Weddings are gaining popularity in different cultures and communities around the world. The decision to have a dry wedding can be due to various reasons. These may be religious, health-related, negative personal experiences with alcohol, or simply because you don’t want alcohol to be the center of attention at your celebration.
More and more people are re-evaluating their drinking habits, especially young people drink less alcohol. While alcohol will continue to play a role at weddings, it is also important for couples to consider offering non-alcoholic drinks, especially for guests who wish to abstain from drinking alcohol for whatever reason. For example, if they are sober curious.
What is served at a Dry Wedding?
Although the concept of a Dry Wedding may seem challenging to some, there are many ways to make it a memorable and fun experience for guests. Instead of alcohol, alternatives such as non-alcoholic beers and alcohol-free vermouths can be offered for the aperitif. At The Blue Dolphin Store, we have the best range of non-alcoholic wines to pair with your wedding lunch or dinner. And of course, alcohol-free sparkling wines are perfect for toasts, they also taste very similar to the original.
To ensure guests have refreshing options to enjoy at the party, offer mocktails and alcohol-free spirits to end the night without a hangover. Your guests will thank you the next day.
Give a clear message
It is essential to communicate clearly to guests that alcohol will not be served, for example, in the invitations, to avoid any surprises or disappointment on the part of the guests. It is also important to point out that it is very rude to bring alcohol to a dry wedding. More important than any Dress Code, “Wear what you want, but do not bring alcohol”.
The success of dry weddings
There are more and more dry weddings all over the world, why is that? Not only because of the changing habits of the population, but also because the absence of alcohol provides the opportunity to create more meaningful memories and focus on the connection between the guests and the couple. By not having alcohol as a dominant factor, guests can enjoy deeper conversations, genuine interactions, and a more focused experience of love and celebration of marriage. And let’s face it, without the presence of alcohol it’s also harder for a guest to lose control and ruin your wedding. There are definitely benefits of non-alcoholic drinks.
With careful and creative planning, it is possible to create an unforgettable experience for your guests. At the end of the day, the most important thing is to celebrate the love and togetherness of the couple, regardless of whether alcohol is served or not.
