We don't drink alcohol-should we buy it to serve at dinner party?

chocolatechip06 · January 2011

DH does not drink, I rarely drink normally and now I'm BF so I won't.

We are having two couples over for dinner next weekend, one of my friends is 8 months pregnant, the other 3 would drink alcohol I'm sure if it was available.

We are planning on having soft drinks and juice available. Do we also need to serve alcohol (I am willing to buy a bottle of red wine)?

I have nothing against drinking alcohol, but a open bottle of alcohol will last forever in our home.

charmcitygirl · January 2011

I would buy a couple of bottles of wine and then send the rest home with the 3 people who will drink it.

Married2003 · January 2011

I would get a bottle just in case. If you don't finish it just cook something with it.

ShannonSky · January 2011

We went years without drinking at all, and during that time, we never bought if we hosted parties. Granted, we didn't do any parties with dancing, or NYE, or 4th of July, or anything that people would really expect alcohol, but I would say for a dinner, I wouldn't bother, especially if it's casual. Everyone just knew that we didn't have alcohol and no one ever said anything.

kimarino13 · January 2011

I would have some wine on hand for those who might enjoy it.

sasa625 · January 2011

I don't drink, DH does but rarely in our home and neither of us drink wine. We typically ask for suggestions and buy a bottle of wine when we have people for dinner.

GuitaristsGirl · January 2011

I think it depends on how formal it is. If you're talking a true dinner party, then yes, i would buy a few bottles. If you're just having a few friends over for a casual night in -- where I live, everyone always asks what they can bring; usually the host responds "nothing," but i peronally think it'd be ok to say something like, "jut any wine or beer or whatever you want to drink.". Have fun!

alchris · January 2011

GuitaristsGirl:
I think it depends on how formal it is. If you're talking a true dinner party, then yes, i would buy a few bottles. If you're just having a few friends over for a casual night in -- where I live, everyone always asks what they can bring; usually the host responds "nothing," but i peronally think it'd be ok to say something like, "jut any wine or beer or whatever you want to drink.". Have fun!

This was my thought! If nothing else, I'd be sure to buy one bottle of inexpensive wine, but I do think you should have one.

Happycouple · January 2011

I would say have a bottle or two of wine. or you could ask your guests to bring their drink of choice.

ABC-123 · January 2011

I agree with everyone else, maybe just have a bottle or two of wine on hand.

roaringrock · January 2011

at a 'dinner party'? Absolutely! every party I've hosted I offered a range of drinks: water (sparkling and still), soda, wine and beer.

boshi799 · January 2011

If you know these people drink, then yes, you must offer wine at least and you need to buy more than one bottle for 3 people! At the very least, let them know that you guys are not drinking but they should feel free to bring something along. I would be so annoyed showing up to a dinner party without wine!!!

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