Nearly 60% of Atlanta Couples Had an Open Bar at Their Wedding

Weddings are fun, but let’s be honest: the best part of attending a wedding is the reception. Sure, it’s great to feel the aura of romance and celebrate the happy couple’s accomplishment, but the real fun is being a part of the party...and the free drinks.

Dance floors at weddings are truly the best kind of dance floors. They’re always so lively and full of energy, complete with the bride and groom’s closest friends and family. After a romantic day of traditional ceremonies and vows, everyone needs to let loose a little.
But of course, no dance floor is complete without a bar fueling the party guests and encouraging them to let loose and celebrate. Whether the couple opts for a dry wedding, an open bar, or something in between - some kind of beverage is a quintessential component of a good celebration.

A new study by The Black Tux broke down everything you ever need to know about trends of alcohol and weddings based on different cities across the nation, and let’s just say Atlanta knows how to throw a party…

The worst kind of bars at weddings are the ones that have a very limited selection and still make their guests pay. Even if you’re going to have a financially friendly wedding, you should at least have enough options to make sure your guest’s favorite cocktail is covered.

The most popular type of wedding bar for locals is an open bar, with nearly two-thirds of all Atlanta weddings placing no limits on beverages for their guests. The next most common alternative is a limited selection of free beers and spirits, with 20% of couples opting for this type of bar.

A recent trend in weddings is having a signature drink that’s coined the cocktail of the evening in honor of the marriage. While some may think this is cheesy, Atlanta locals embrace the extravagance being the second top city most likely to have a signature drink at their wedding. And when it comes to what goes into the drink, it’s vodka all the way for us Georgians.
But who says we should wait until the reception to get the party rolling? Cocktail hour isn’t a required event for weddings, but it’s a great way to buy some extra time to set up reception after you’ve said your “I do’s”. In Atlanta, the overall consensus is that cocktail hour is a good prelude to the perfect reception.

All in all, no matter what you decide to do for serving beverages at your wedding, it’s sure to be a once in a lifetime party that your guests will remember forever.