What's everyone doing as far as alcohol at the party? We didn't have
any at my older son's 1st bday party, but this one is at our house, and
outside (hopefully) so it almost feels like there should be something
served. [Poll]
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Though there'll be a good amount of kids - there will also be A LOT more adults, so we will have beer and wine, and possibly something to mix with a punch that I'm thinking of making.
I voted yes, but we won't be serving it. We'll only be serving na bevs. I'm sure (knowing my family) people will bring their own. I don't care if people byob. It will be at our house. We're their to have fun. We will have horse shoes and probably washers set up. Along with some kiddie pools. I want the adults to have fun too. It's no big deal, imo. Yes, it's a kid's bday party, but we will have far more adults than kids.
If we do end up serving it, it will probably be a big batch of margaritas (if my husband can score some free tequila from the vendors at work, lol).
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This would make me want to have alcohol even more. lol.
Yes. The party is at our house (more of an open house than bday party) and mostly adults. We'll have beer, wine, and hopefully a blue rum punch (still looking for a good recipe that will turn out the correct shade of blue though?lol)
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Part of why I don't like to have alcohol at parties is because of liability.... My aunt infuriates me when we go to a restaurant for a family gathering. Her and her husband will both have anywhere from 2-6 drinks while out.... And then drive home with their kids in the back seat... And after 2 drinks my aunt is acting like a drunken sorority girl... After 3 drinks my uncle is no longer able to form a sentence without slurring.... Sigh.... And my aunt's a cop to boot.
I just really prefer to avoid alcohol at parties... especially ones where parents will be driving their kids home. I don't look down on anyone who is offering alcohol, it's just a fear of mine. =
My husband also home brews but hasn't made a new batch in awhile. I should get on him about that!
Ours is also going to be mainly all adults so there will be beer and wine.
I was thinking the same thing when I saw this reply! DH is home today - maybe I'll call him and tell him to get to it!!
Certain family members do not know how to behave with alcohol. I dont want DS's birthday turning it to a drunk fest. Therefor, no alcohol. We are doing it at a city park, where no alcohol is allowed. If they choose to show up with alcohol, I will ask them to leave as I do not want the liability.
If it was people who could behave with alcohol, I would have no problem with it.
I think bringing your own depends on the family. For DHs moms family it's pretty much always byob just because everyone drinks something different, and it's a big family so to provide alcohol is expensive and not everyone in the family can afford that, plus hosting a party. However, it's established that it's BYOB in advance.
Same for us. BYOB is the norm at our parties. I will not be the least bit offended if/when people show up with their coolers.
Word.
ETA: No alcohol for us.
We won't, but it is mostly because the park we're hosting the party at does not allow alcohol.
While I don't mind a drink or two, I'm actually happy. DH's family has some big drinkers, and I really don't need SIL getting over the top drunk like she normally does.
It hadn't even crossed my mind to NOT serve alcohol. We are having a pool party at our house so it would be weird to me not to have it.
I should add that there will only be a few other kids there.
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We are having DD's party at a restaurant since we moved out of state and are going back east for her party...it is a brunch and there will be mimosas, bellinis, and bloody marys + beer/wine...I wouldn't think twice serving alcohol. Our friends and family are not crazy drinkers but enjoy a cocktail every once in a while. Even if it were at my house, I'd have it. I don't think it is tacky or class-less at all. Call me cray.
Same here. In our group of friends most everyone brings beer. It goes into a communal spot and people get to try different stuff. And I would hate to buy beer for 20 people plus meat and sides and dessert. Everyone does their part regardless of who is hosting. That's how we roll.
No, I don't think a childs birthday party is the place for it. I am sure every adult attending can make due for one day. I don't care if my child is a teen I still feel the same way.
I know that there are a few people who are coming that are recovering alcoholics, not to mention a few that seem to be currently, so it doesn't need to be there for those reasons alone. But most of all I just don't think it will kill anyone to go one day. Back when I was a child we never had it at our birthday parties, so I don't see a reason for it now.
Exactly! I feel the same way about everything you just said.