Leftover alcohol & soft drink from Wedding
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It all came from one Majestic store. The £900 was made up of £500 glass hire and £400ish soft drink and beer. We didn't use any of the Majestic glassware, our caterers brought just enough - the Majestic stuff was free to hire and I dreaded running out. Majestic order was £2k in total, no limit on SoR, Majestic were great about it.
For whatever reason, we got through a lot more wine, Prosecco and Pimms - which practially all went (plus a lot of beer) than spirits. I just over estimated the spirits. People seemed to be ordering the former rather than the latter whenever I was near the bar.
For whatever reason, we got through a lot more wine, Prosecco and Pimms - which practially all went (plus a lot of beer) than spirits. I just over estimated the spirits. People seemed to be ordering the former rather than the latter whenever I was near the bar.
If you manage to sell it on you're only likely to get about a third of what you think it's worth.
If you were willing for guests to get through all that you ordered, were willing to write it all off for the sake of everybody having good time - then the time/trouble v's money back would suggest that although it might go against the grain you either pour it away, pass it on to friends/family foc or build a cellar to store it in.
Should I be shocked when I hear reports that weddings cost £30k++ when this is an example of the wastage on the cost of the drinks
And the catering .........
Do you know the value of the food that got thrown away - that you had no opportunity to get your money back on????
If you were willing for guests to get through all that you ordered, were willing to write it all off for the sake of everybody having good time - then the time/trouble v's money back would suggest that although it might go against the grain you either pour it away, pass it on to friends/family foc or build a cellar to store it in.
Should I be shocked when I hear reports that weddings cost £30k++ when this is an example of the wastage on the cost of the drinks
And the catering .........
Do you know the value of the food that got thrown away - that you had no opportunity to get your money back on????
Edited by Squiggs on Tuesday 8th August 22:32
Squiggs said:
Brother D said:
Look up people that provide mobile bars/events in your area.......... My friend sold his after his wedding (including half barrels).
And the next 'mug' along get's charged for the first barrel that "went really quickly" 
Brother D said:
Squiggs said:
Brother D said:
Look up people that provide mobile bars/events in your area.......... My friend sold his after his wedding (including half barrels).
And the next 'mug' along get's charged for the first barrel that "went really quickly" 
Squiggs said:
If you manage to sell it on you're only likely to get about a third of what you think it's worth.
If you were willing for guests to get through all that you ordered, were willing to write it all off for the sake of everybody having good time - then the time/trouble v's money back would suggest that although it might go against the grain you either pour it away, pass it on to friends/family foc or build a cellar to store it in.
Should I be shocked when I hear reports that weddings cost £30k++ when this is an example of the wastage on the cost of the drinks
And the catering .........
Do you know the value of the food that got thrown away - that you had no opportunity to get your money back on????
I have literally said about 4 times that I don't want to give it away and don't have space to store it. Honestly, I think I was pretty clear. For the avoidance of doubt I don't need any more suggestions to do the exact opposite of what I'm trying to do!!If you were willing for guests to get through all that you ordered, were willing to write it all off for the sake of everybody having good time - then the time/trouble v's money back would suggest that although it might go against the grain you either pour it away, pass it on to friends/family foc or build a cellar to store it in.
Should I be shocked when I hear reports that weddings cost £30k++ when this is an example of the wastage on the cost of the drinks
And the catering .........
Do you know the value of the food that got thrown away - that you had no opportunity to get your money back on????
Edited by Squiggs on Tuesday 8th August 22:32
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