Alcohol at a shower

[Anonymous]

I’m hosting a 40-50 person shower by myself at a restaurant. DC prices are already insane and with the room fees it’s $$$ a person.

Who pays for guest alcohol at a shower? I’ve hosted so many showers at my home and always had fun mimosa bars and signature drinks. But at a restaurant, a glass of wine is easily $15 a person and most people would have two. Her friends love to drink and some would even order $20+ glasses. I’m out of options for other places to host so many people, so a restaurant seems my only choice.

[Anonymous]

Can you order several bottles, instead of by the glass? That way you can control how pricy the wine is, plus most people understand that when the bottles are empty, the drinking is done-and won't try to order more drinks for themselves.

[Anonymous]

No one has a house or large apartment to lend? Are there private rooms with bars that offer a deal on alcohol? I suppose no one wants a shower in a regional park where you could just rent a pavilion, decorate it and bring your own stuff? Are there museums or other spaces that you could rent and bring your own food and drink?

[Anonymous]

Ask the restaurant if they can offer only certain wines?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No one has a house or large apartment to lend? Are there private rooms with bars that offer a deal on alcohol? I suppose no one wants a shower in a regional park where you could just rent a pavilion, decorate it and bring your own stuff? Are there museums or other spaces that you could rent and bring your own food and drink?

Op here. I have a large home. I can’t fit that many women or tables in my home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one has a house or large apartment to lend? Are there private rooms with bars that offer a deal on alcohol? I suppose no one wants a shower in a regional park where you could just rent a pavilion, decorate it and bring your own stuff? Are there museums or other spaces that you could rent and bring your own food and drink?

Op here. I have a large home. I can’t fit that many women or tables in my home.

What about a tent?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one has a house or large apartment to lend? Are there private rooms with bars that offer a deal on alcohol? I suppose no one wants a shower in a regional park where you could just rent a pavilion, decorate it and bring your own stuff? Are there museums or other spaces that you could rent and bring your own food and drink?

Op here. I have a large home. I can’t fit that many women or tables in my home.

What about a tent?

Op here. I just can’t do that on my own. I’m already hosting a bachelorette too.

Some of the estimates I’ve got were $4500. Crazy that showers are more than rehearsal dinners.

[Anonymous]

Find a place that lets you BYOB and make a few pitchers of sangria. Spike it with vodka or tequila so they drink less. One white and one red and one non alcoholic. That’s all they need.

[Anonymous]

You do!!

[Anonymous]

It’s okay in that situation imo to offer two wines and beer. Maybe a mimosa? The restaurant should work with you. You definitely don’t have to give them access to the full menu.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one has a house or large apartment to lend? Are there private rooms with bars that offer a deal on alcohol? I suppose no one wants a shower in a regional park where you could just rent a pavilion, decorate it and bring your own stuff? Are there museums or other spaces that you could rent and bring your own food and drink?

Op here. I have a large home. I can’t fit that many women or tables in my home.

What about a tent?

Op here. I just can’t do that on my own. I’m already hosting a bachelorette too.

Some of the estimates I’ve got were $4500. Crazy that showers are more than rehearsal dinners.

Honestly a party for 40-50 people in a restaurant is not a normal shower. It’s just not. So that’s why it costs so much.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No one has a house or large apartment to lend? Are there private rooms with bars that offer a deal on alcohol? I suppose no one wants a shower in a regional park where you could just rent a pavilion, decorate it and bring your own stuff? Are there museums or other spaces that you could rent and bring your own food and drink?

Op here. I have a large home. I can’t fit that many women or tables in my home.

Switch it to your house. You don’t need seats for eveyone. Seriously. People can mingle sit/stand. Rent some chairs. Don’t stress.

[Anonymous]

Make it start before noon and you can serve just mimosas. Maybe a brunch shower

[Anonymous]

Can you make it an afternoon cheese and wine appetizer party at your house, no tables required, indoor/outdoor. You can keep the wine selection to about 5 types and keep food costs minimal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:No one has a house or large apartment to lend? Are there private rooms with bars that offer a deal on alcohol? I suppose no one wants a shower in a regional park where you could just rent a pavilion, decorate it and bring your own stuff? Are there museums or other spaces that you could rent and bring your own food and drink?

Op here. I have a large home. I can’t fit that many women or tables in my home.

Switch it to your house. You don’t need seats for eveyone. Seriously. People can mingle sit/stand. Rent some chairs. Don’t stress.

This. You do not need a tables and chairs for everyone as if it’s a restaurant.