Why do so many people say that you should have alcohol at your wedding? Sorry but loved ones in my family are recovering alcoholics and it is at 8am, a brunch wedding. It's also against my family's (and my groom's!) religion to drink. You can go through a 30 minute reception and a 30 minute reception without drinking. It's not wild and crazy, just small and sensible. I thought my best friend and maid of honor would understand but she bailed out on me after I already paid for her bridesmaid dress and everything over a drink. It is one hour. In the morning. You don't need alcohol to have fun anyway. Geez.... I thought this day was about you witnessing the bond of love between two families, not just some party to get shit-faced.