Food & DrinkThe open bar versus beer-and-wine decision affects your wedding budget by thousands of dollars and your guests' experience in ways couples often underestimate. Here is the complete 2026 comparison — real cost data, hospitality considerations, the hybrid approach, and how to make a decision you will feel good about.
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Food & DrinkFrom open bar vs. beer-and-wine to signature cocktails, quantities, permits, and zero-proof options — the complete planning guide for your wedding bar in 2026.
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Food & DrinkA dry wedding is no longer a compromise — it is a hospitality choice that, done thoughtfully, produces some of the most memorable receptions we have seen in 2026.
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Food & DrinkOpen bar averages $30–$70 per person in 2026, totaling roughly $4,400–$6,600 for a 100-guest wedding — but tier, region, and the hidden costs of bartenders and glassware shape your real number.
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