We want to serve beer/wine/champagne/hard cider at our wedding, no liquors. But we want it to be a self-service DIY bar because my wedding is quite small at <50 guests and we may have family access to wholesale pricing.
Do I need a license for that? I heard there was such a thing as a one-day beer and wine license for a $36 fee but the wording is confusing to me. It makes it sound like it's for retailers but we wouldn't be charging guests anything. We'd be a host, not a retailer.
I'm also looking to buy wedding insurance that includes host liquor liability and have been able to find that. Would that have anything to do with this? I can't believe I need a license to throw a bunch of cider and beer on ice for my friends and family next to a few cases of wine and some glasses. Especially since lodging is onsite and no one will be driving home. Maybe it's because I'm from the southeast but that seems backwards to me.
