Ozbargain, let me pick your brains.
We are planning to get married at a person's private house - however it is a more like a BnB (and of course, we are paying for it). We are getting a caterer for food, but we are open to the idea of providing our own DIY/open bar
Anyone familiar with south australian/australian liquor laws?
Do we need a license or is this fair game on private property?
went to a cemetery which "functions" host daily.. There were wines on the table. Caterer do not touch the alcohol. People help themselves and not "serve" the alcohol ie ok, Family and friends can help each other,
I'd hire a bartender for the night.
Agreed.
What kind of drinks were you planning on having ?
You don't need a license for this.
Normal beer, wine, sangria, jugs of non alco cordial and some spirits
Bartender could be a good idea thanks!
The annoying thing about a liquor lisence (only 70ish) is that it explicitly states unless you have prior permission you cannot serve glass bottles. I want my beer in bottles and my wine in glasses!
As others have said it isn't really any different to having a BBQ with your mates. You don't need a license for that.
I mean it might vary from state to state but if you are on private property it should be fine.
What exactly is the place you are having your wedding at?
Is it a B&B or someone's house?
If they have functions often ask the owner what usually happens.
@knick007:
The cost and paper work doesn't bother me - it's the real possibility of not being allowed to serve glass.
Sounds like community answer is go for gold without the lisence, which was how I read the act too
Pretty sure it's OK provided you're not selling and it's a private party.
Thanks
Check your state liquor licencing board. I think in general if it's free for a wedding you don't need a licence. Eg WA info here
We'll need public liability insurance me thinks. Hopefully will swing that through the venue otherwise I guess I'll pay for it
This is American, but it might help
http://apracticalwedding.com/2014/06/how-to-buy-alcohol-for-…
The real issues I see are:
a) Making sure you have enough of the right types; including soft drinks
b) Making sure you haven't over purchased
c) Making sure people don't get drunk and drive/be obnoxious/throw up etc
d) Making sure the kids aren't sneaking drinks.
I think talking to a professional bar person is a good idea; they should be able to help you and would be worth the money to ensure you don't need to worry.
My wedding venue had an arrangement with the local bottleshop. The bottleshop provided booze & ice at wholesale prices and I was only charged on consumption after the event. If we started to run out of anything during the night the venue would call the bottleshop to send more, they picked up all the left overs the next morning. Perhaps see if a bottle shop near your venue can provide a similar arrangement.
This is a great idea!
There might also be a local pub who can provide one of their casuals to do the bar.
Or you could advertise it on Air Tasker
Make sure you specify they must have experience and a RSA
I think they only get funny about it if the premises is licensed. Otherwise BYO is fine (you don't need a license to host a bbq).