Alcohol may not be a welcomed ingredient for your wedding. I coordinated one wedding where the bride’s sister had been killed by a drunk driver and there was no way that her family equated celebration with alcohol. The bride still wanted her drinks to add zest, just sans the alcohol. We made virgin signature cocktails for her wedding that quite frankly were as good as if they had alcohol in them.
Travelin Joe Espresso Catering
At another wedding the big hit of the evening was an espresso catering cart that made the best mocha cappuccinos I had ever tasted. Guests thought the carmel lattes were amazing as well. I remember everyone dancing so much more than the usual wedding and then I realized that the quantity of caffeine that was being consumed was quite different than most weddings. I loved that they made yummy hot chocolates for the kiddos. We added a silver tray filled with Nona’s Biscotti and chocolate dipped strawberries to complete this special after dinner treat.
I have been a fan of slush machines for a long, long time. Renting a professional slush machine can allow
you to make daiquiris, margaritas, bellinis, and so much more with or without alcohol. Slush machine rental companies have all the ingredients you’ll need to make a hit with your guests.
My all time favorite alcohol-free wedding was a 50’s themed wedding that had a full Soda Bar staffed with a costumed “Soda Jerk” that made amazing phosphate drinks as well as the most delicious chocolate malts and strawberry shakes.
For a fall wedding what could be better than serving hot apple cider with cinnamon sticks? For a Winter Wonderland wedding serve hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows (so much better than the store-bought!) And for a spring or summer wedding, large glass containers of lemonade, sun tea and citrus infused water is simply perfect.
For some yummy recipes check out:
Zero-proof Cocktails by Liz Scott
The Ultimate Liquor-Free Drink Guide by Sharon Tyler Herbst
The Mocktail Bar Guide by Frank Thomas and Karen Lancaster Brown
8 Great Non-alcoholic Cocktails by Sandy Kendall
What non-alcoholic drinks have added a special touch to your celebrations? Please share your recipes and pictures!
