If you’re planning a wedding or other social event, you may be wondering if you should have an open bar or a cash bar. There are advantages to both and disadvantages to both. Read this article and learn about some of these pros and cons.
The advantage of an open bar is that your guests will enjoy it to the fullest. That’s where the advantages end. Enjoy the guests. But if money isn’t an option and you have responsible friends and guests, this is the route you should probably take. But keep in mind that it might cost you.
However, the downsides of an open bar outweigh the rewards. To begin with, there is money. Of course, an open bar will cost you much more than a cash one. That’s obvious. Yet another downside is one you might not think of. People are much more likely to go overboard with a cash bar. This means they could be leaving your party more intoxicated than they would be with a bar of cash. YOU as the person in charge of the party are responsible for the safety of your guests. If they get hurt on the way home as a result of alcohol or if they hurt someone else, you could be legally liable. It is for this reason that a cash bar is the way to go for most people.
As you can see in this article, there’s almost no good reason to choose an open bar for most people. The potential downsides outweigh the upside. If you do decide on a cash bar, be sure to monitor your guests’ drinking and be prepared to have rides for these people just in case.
