We here atSupercalllove a good marriage ceremony . Who does n’t enjoy a Nox of eating , dancing , bar - ing and embarrassing words ? Not to observe the open bar . Ah , open streak , two run-in that , when bring in together , evoke more joy than any other phrase in the English language . But with a not bad open bar comes not bad responsibleness . No one wants to bethat guy(orthat girl)—the lush who move down in marriage video chronicle as the biggest goof at the party .
We ’re not sound out you should n’t take full advantage of the complimentary bevy of booze , but there are by all odds some rules you should keep in mind , and lucky for you , we went and save them all down .
Here are the disk operating system and DON’TS of marriage bar etiquette . Let them light up the room so you’re able to dance all night without waking up enshroud in ignominy the next first light .
Stalman & Boniecka / Stocksy
DO Remember an Open Bar Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
The bartender is n’t get going anywhere . step yourself .
DON’T Double Fist
See above . dual fisting look tacky and leads to nowhere good , tight . Plus , if you ’re holding a drinking in each bridge player , how are you going to eat that mini quiche ?
DO Use the Bar Line to Mingle With Other Guests
The bar queue is a dandy place to fulfil Modern people and feel potential dance partners . Asking the person behind you in line about their order is a foolproof iceboat . “ Oh , you take yourMargaritaup ? How enthralling . I ’m more of an on - the - rocks case of guy / girl . ” And just like that , a bond is forge .
DON’T Force Shots on People
This is such a no no . Unless the Saint Brigid or stableboy insist on a hymeneals political party round ofFireball , do not begin handing out shots willy - nilly — even if that Lil Jon birdcall come on .
DON’T Do Shots
Come to think of it , shots are off the table only . joystick to sipping .
DO Make Sure to Eat Enough
Thesalmonmight be juiceless and the conga line may be chance , but skipping dinner is not an option . You necessitate sustentation to soak up all that exposed - bar John Barleycorn . And no , a liquid dinner does n’t count — even if you do eat all your garnishes .
DON’T Smash Glassware
We do n’t give care how much fun you ’re receive , these are not your glasses to smash . Unless , of course , you are the Saint Brigid or hostler follow the Judaic custom of breaking the glassful . If that is the case , then please , smash off .
DO Ask Your Tablemates if They Need Anything
Chivalry is n’t all in , family . If you ’re making a trip-up to the bar , have some manners and ask your dining companion if they take cocktails . L’chaim .
DON’T Complain When the Bar Doesn’t Have Your Call Liquor
It ’s destitute . Deal with it .
DO Tip the Bartender
Just because the liquor is free , does n’t have in mind the bartender is work for nothing . Show your appreciationby throw a few vaulting horse his or her means . fillip : You might get some preferential discourse . Who ’s next ? You are , that ’s who .
DON’T Overstay Your Welcome
When the political party is nose down but your buzz is still going strong , fend off the urge to take over DJ duty . It ’s prison term to call it discontinue . As the old saying goes , you do n’t have to go home , but you ca n’t outride here .
Cameron Whitman / Stocksy
