Alcohol free weddings - Somerset wedding photographers
As wedding photographers, we know what a taboo subject talking about no alcohol at weddings can be! But we believe an alcohol free wedding is anything but ‘dry’. With the abundance of AF versions of every drink under the sun from wine to beer to gin, there really is no better time to throw the best fun filled, hangover-free wedding of the decade!
But why would you have an alcohol free wedding? We want to give you the lowdown on our top reasons why you should should embrace a sober wedding day!
You’re going to save money. One of the biggest expense at weddings these days is the food and drink. Ok, we know you don’t have to put on an open bar, but a lot of couples do and that can end up costing them a lot of money (we’ve seen those guests who order triple shots of their favourite tipple!). By replacing the drinks on offer to alcohol free you can cut the bill to at lease half the price. And that will leave you more money to spend on delicious food for your guests to enjoy.
You will remember every single moment. You’ve heard it said a million times over but it is so true, your wedding day will fly by in a heart beat. Every single wedding we have ever photographed or been to, speaking to the couple afterwards they have ALL said how quickly the day goes. Throw in a glass or two of prosecco whilst having your make up done, a quick shot of dutch courage at the bar before you leave for the ceremony, and the day will not only seem to go quick but it can become a bit of a blur. How amazing would it be if you could remember every single moment, every single feeling and emotion from the bridal prep all the way through to the last song of the evening? Sounds pretty good to us!
You can get creative with alcohol free drinks, from designing your own signature mocktail to a nojito, a Virgin Mary or Nosecco, you really are spoilt for choice, and with companies like Wise Bartender to supply your wedding with a great selection of alcohol free or low alcohol drinks, it’s never been easier to have an alcohol free wedding! And don’t think they are all boring, sensible looking bottles, Botonique have THE prettiest pink bottle you ever did see for their botanical wine.
There will be no drunken guests, let us repeat that, no drunken guests!! We get to hear some of the things couples planning their wedding day are worrying about and we have heard a few times that they are concerned about either a friend or a family member who always gets wasted at every family get together. Well this way you eliminate the problem! You may be concerned that the dance floor will be empty due to the lack of dutch courage in the room, but make sure your DJ or band play some good tunes and ask your bridesmaids to get everybody on that dance floor!
And surely the best bit about an alcohol free wedding is…..no hangovers! You will wake up the next day feeling great, ok your feet may hurt a little bit from all the dancing, and your cheeks may ache from all the smiling and laughing, but you will feel clear headed and full of memories and ready to start your new married life with a fresh head and a full heart.
