{"id":10955,"date":"2019-07-24T18:44:13","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T18:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/?p=10955"},"modified":"2022-09-23T19:50:13","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T19:50:13","slug":"how-to-save-money-on-alcohol-at-your-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-on-alcohol-at-your-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"How to save money on alcohol, at your wedding!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let\u2019s start with the what NOT to save money on – if you NEED\nan alcohol license, get one. That isn\u2019t a place to cut corners. It is only a\ncouple of hundred dollars, but it could quickly spoil your day, if you aren\u2019t\nlicensed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning your special day anywhere other than your home or an establishment with a liquor license and wish to serve alcohol you may need to apply for (and obtain, in time!) a one-day alcohol license — otherwise known as Banquet License (apply here<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n

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Here is a handy info-graphic for checking to see WHO is responsible for the license. Because you might NOT be responsible, but you need to know, now, in the planning stages. The venue or the caterer is probably responsible \u2013 and there are also a few situations that allow you to serve, without a permit! But, if you need a license, apply here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we are talking about serving alcohol, if you are hiring servers and bartenders, you’ll want to make sure that they are legal and compliant and they know how to make sure no one drives away intoxicated, at the end of the wedding. They’ll need server training to be compliant with Virginia serving laws. It only costs $29.99 and our training is self-paced and ONLINE \u2013 very convenient. TOAST Academy is alcohol seller\/service training that allows responsible and legal pouring, at your wedding reception. Take training here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you have obtained your license, figure out your budget\nfor alcohol and what you’d like to drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) the least expensive way to go is a single-pour champagne\ntoast <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) another low-cost solution is to serve only beer and wine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) the next step up is to serve a Signature Cocktail (all the\nrage, right now)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saving money on alcohol shouldn\u2019t be a cash bar \u2013 if you are\ninviting, you need to offer food and drinks. But you can be trendy AND save\nmoney with the very trendy Signature Drink (and ONE drink offered \u2013 along with\nwater\/soda can save a lot of money). This special drink means something to the\nseason, to you as a couple, to your family or to the state that you are getting\nmarried in. Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n