You can most certainly have an event in the evening without alcohol. And your mother, who is one of the two guests of honor, should be able to say no alcohol; and I get precisely why she does not want it.
If you were planning an open bar, take all that money and give it to your parents in the form of a cruise, or a really nice cash gift. Don't make her miserable over something that has such horrible connotations for her, and that is NOT necessary in the slightest. Surely your parents' friends and family know about your brothers.
I agree. One of my brothers couldnt have alcohol because of his job for a while so they had zero alcohol at their wedding. No one was surprised. Instead they had fun punches. You know the cheezey sherbert in soda and sparkling punches. You could also do a punch with dry ice. Corny but fun.
I am considering our family. The same people who tailgated at our rehearsal dinner, because we didn't have alcohol served there. LOL!
So yeah, I foresee my family tailgating this event, which will take place in Detroit. At night. YAY!
Wait wait wait! Hold the phone! Are you a MI peep? How did I not know?? And I'm seriously dying to know what venue(s) you're considering as parties are kind of my thing. Like they are for you. In your pants! But seriously if you ever felt like pm-ing me, there's a chance I could give you some venue insight.
And ugh. That kind of blows about the bar. Does the place have a spot where they could put a bar outside the room where the bar is? Technically not at their event and there are ways they can make it for your party. I understand it impacted their lives but it sure is nice to have it for people!
I don't like the taste of alcohol. I don't care if people drink, I just don't like the taste of liquor. I do like beer though which really makes no sense.
I would really rather have a Coke so non-alcoholic parties are fine with me and yes, you can have a great time without alcohol.
I am considering our family. The same people who tailgated at our rehearsal dinner, because we didn't have alcohol served there. LOL!
So yeah, I foresee my family tailgating this event, which will take place in Detroit. At night. YAY!
Wait wait wait! Hold the phone! Are you a MI peep? How did I not know?? And I'm seriously dying to know what venue(s) you're considering as parties are kind of my thing. Like they are for you. In your pants! But seriously if you ever felt like pm-ing me, there's a chance I could give you some venue insight.
And ugh. That kind of blows about the bar. Does the place have a spot where they could put a bar outside the room where the bar is? Technically not at their event and there are ways they can make it for your party. I understand it impacted their lives but it sure is nice to have it for people!
How many years, btw?
We are going with the Detroit Historical Society - I looked at some traditional wedding venues and just laughed and laughed because there's no way we could afford that what with the number of people that may be coming. My mom has 40 cousins alone on her side. If you have any suggestions, let me know!
It's 40 years! When I asked my mom about having the party, I said, "Soooooo...do you think you and dad will stay together for another year?" Lololol. I know 50 years is more typical to do one of these things, but they're 60 and look and feel pretty good...I just feel like it will be more fun when they're "young."
I've just accepted we will be tailgating at what is supposed to be a classy event. 'MERICA!
Sorry, I know youre frustrated. Does your mom seriously believe people wont byob or tailgate or anything?
I think she's already forgotten our rehearsal dinner. And the wedding my family went to last year, where there was only beer and wine, and people brought hard liquor.
Can you tell my family's Irish?
Anyway, THANKS OBAMA! He's to blame for all of this.
Wait wait wait! Hold the phone! Are you a MI peep? How did I not know?? And I'm seriously dying to know what venue(s) you're considering as parties are kind of my thing. Like they are for you. In your pants! But seriously if you ever felt like pm-ing me, there's a chance I could give you some venue insight.
And ugh. That kind of blows about the bar. Does the place have a spot where they could put a bar outside the room where the bar is? Technically not at their event and there are ways they can make it for your party. I understand it impacted their lives but it sure is nice to have it for people!
How many years, btw?
We are going with the Detroit Historical Society - I looked at some traditional wedding venues and just laughed and laughed because there's no way we could afford that what with the number of people that may be coming. My mom has 40 cousins alone on her side. If you have any suggestions, let me know!
It's 40 years! When I asked my mom about having the party, I said, "Soooooo...do you think you and dad will stay together for another year?" Lololol. I know 50 years is more typical to do one of these things, but they're 60 and look and feel pretty good...I just feel like it will be more fun when they're "young."
I've just accepted we will be tailgating at what is supposed to be a classy event. 'MERICA!
Again, not trying to pry. But if you give me a rough price per head/what they included/what month, I could let you know - but I think you made a very cool pick. I do know a little of the pricing on some other unique Detroit venues too, so could let you know if they're in line or too much higher.
Detroit Historical Society will be very cool though - is it in the basement w/ the cobblestone roads and city? IF so, awesome! It's very neat and such a unique atmosphere.
lol, if so, turn one of the town areas into a moonshine exhibit. You can just pretend everyone's really interested in that section!
ANd I liked His' interpretation. however, proboards hates me and took away my like function for some reason
We are going with the Detroit Historical Society - I looked at some traditional wedding venues and just laughed and laughed because there's no way we could afford that what with the number of people that may be coming. My mom has 40 cousins alone on her side. If you have any suggestions, let me know!
It's 40 years! When I asked my mom about having the party, I said, "Soooooo...do you think you and dad will stay together for another year?" Lololol. I know 50 years is more typical to do one of these things, but they're 60 and look and feel pretty good...I just feel like it will be more fun when they're "young."
I've just accepted we will be tailgating at what is supposed to be a classy event. 'MERICA!
Again, not trying to pry. But if you give me a rough price per head/what they included/what month, I could let you know - but I think you made a very cool pick. I do know a little of the pricing on some other unique Detroit venues too, so could let you know if they're in line or too much higher.
Detroit Historical Society will be very cool though - is it in the basement w/ the cobblestone roads and city? IF so, awesome! It's very neat and such a unique atmosphere.
lol, if so, turn one of the town areas into a moonshine exhibit. You can just pretend everyone's really interested in that section!
ANd I liked His' interpretation. however, proboards hates me and took away my like function for some reason
It's $1,500 for up to 150 in the downstairs area - the Streets of Detroit room. It comes with tables, we'll have to bring in linens, food, a dance floor, etc. I originally looked at the Tplex but at $40 a head just to rent, essentially, a shell, was totally ridiculous.
I'll PM you - if you have recs for linens, catering, etc., I would greatly appreciate it!