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Felice Friese

"Peter A" > wrote in message
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> In article <dabel-080EB5.08292411082007@c-61-68-245-
> 199.per.connect.net.au>, says...
>>
>> > Has anyone here provided the booze for their functions and how did you
>> > determine what to buy?? How much??
>>
>> My suggestion would be to ask the caterer. She would probably know
>> better than anybody here. Preferences vary according to location.
>
> Caterers can certainly help but be aware that they plan for wild
> parties, at least in my experience. When we catered our wedding
> reception the caterer told us how much booze they were planning on and
> our jaws dropped right to the floor. We cut that in half and still had
> at least half of what they brought left over.
>
> You know your guests - are they a thirsty crowd or more the sipping wine
> type?
> --
> Peter Aitken

Peter is on the mark. I still have remnants of booze left over from a
catered do five years ago. Of course, it's mostly because I don't know many
rum-drinkers, but still ...

Felice