# The Edition 1 - Flipbook - Page 45
If you are holding your wedding at a venue that is licensed and
does not permit BYO you can also use this method to inform your
Bar Tab budget or decide between a beverage pack and a bar tab
option. If this is the case also compare your list of estimates with
your venue's beverage list prices and compare your total with the
total spend on your per-head beverage package.
Beverage packages often seem to offer more value for money than
bar tabs; however, if you have a group that will drink only a
moderate amount or a lot of older family or pregnant guests a bar
tab may actually be a better option. Beverage packages may often
be limited to beer and wine, keep this in mind if you have a large
number of spirit drinks on your guest list, it might not be worth
covering people on a beverage package who will likely only drink
outside of the available beverages on the night.
A few other beverage-related tips:
Your non-drinking guests will really appreciate some fun nonalcoholic options. Consider including a mocktail on your drinks
list or some interesting flavoured sodas for these guests to enjoy
on the night.
Don’t forget the water, most venues will have this covered
under their RSA practices however if you are hosting a more
DYI venue it's super important to ensure all of your guests have
access to water. A water station by the dance floor is always a
good option and will ensure that your guests remain well
hydrated (and not too merry) later in the night whilst busting a
move!
Remember to consider mixers when tallying up your spirits list
for BYO venues. Guests will also enjoy soda water alone so
make sure you have more than enough soda and lime on hand
to cover as mixers and as non-alcoholic options.
