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Planning a wedding onNew Years Evecan be double the fun.
Both occasions separately involve dressing up, dancing and celebrating.
They both also share a tradition of raising a glass of champagne for a toast.
However, that last part might become a topic of contention in certain circles.
And it was the reason for the falling out in this story.
This friend of the groom learned that the celebration would be dry and relayed that to others.
What followed was disappointed friends, guests canceling, and an angry groom.
Men and white adults in general tend to drink more than their counterparts.
The survey also found that religion is a factor in the likelihood of drinking.
Protestants are the most likely to abstain (40%) of all major religious denominations in the US.
People might decide to have an alcohol-free wedding for various reasons.
Some want to safeguard their sobriety, others choose to ban booze for religious reasons.
They only know a world in which people are using alcohol as a way to facilitate human connection.
People tend to focus on their health and wellness more as well.
I think were going to get to a place soon where there is no judgment.
If you are holding a drink at an event, it shouldnt matter whats in it.
Jacqueline Vizcaino, owner of Tinted Events Design and Planning in Atlanta, Georgia told The Knot something similar.
What is the etiquette when hosting a dry wedding?
Depends on who you ask.
A CNN poll of 37,000 people revealed that many people expectboozeto be available at a wedding.
Only 8% of the respondents said they would be fine with a dry wedding.
3% admitted they would be able to deal with it.
And the rest agreed that even a cash bar is more preferable.
First and foremost, the newlyweds should include this information in the wedding invitation.
Lindsay Sims of TOAST Events told Inside Weddings that newlyweds should approach analcohol-free weddingwith realistic expectations.
It will likely be harder to motivate people to dance.
They can also expect a shorter reception time and that a higher percentage will depart after the cake cutting.
The couple may choose to serve non-alcoholic drinks at the reception.
One option is mocktails, and wedding planners even offer to try out a milkshake bar.
