Weddings and Liquor

So many times I get asked the question, is it okay if we are having a cash bar at our wedding?
My answer? No! You won't catch me saying yes to that question, so if you don't want to take my advice, please don't ask me this question.
How would you like it if you went to a friend's house for dinner, then they asked you to get your checkbook out afterwards? It is the same thing when you ask your guests to pay for their drinks.
"But I can't afford all of the alcohol!" Then don't serve all of the alcohol! If your guests are just coming for the free drinks, then they really aren't there for you anyway, so why have them show up in the first place? If you don't serve it, they won't miss it! Besides, your guests have to drive home and we all know how alcohol and driving do not mix.
Give your guests good food and great entertainment and they won't want to leave for a drink because they are having fun. If you are serving alcohol, host a keg or two, soda, and maybe a wine or champagne for a toast. You honestly don't need more.