Alcoholic drinks are not mandatory at wedding receptions, at all. And, they don’t have to be the only option.

You can choose to serve healthy non alcoholic alternatives on top of your alcoholic drink options, which would give your guests more options to choose from, and it will ensure everyone has something delicious to drink at your wedding reception. Serving alcohol and offering alcoholic options at a wedding is a standard, but if you have healthy non alcoholic drinks as well, you can accommodate guests of all ages, pregnant guests, or those who can’t/don’t want to drink alcohol - it’s important to keep every wedding guest in mind when making your wedding food and drink menu.

It's also a great idea to add healthier options to your list of wedding drinks, since alcohol is usually very calorie heavy, especially those delicious cocktails.

There are a lot of healthy non alcoholic drinks that are perfect for wedding receptions. So, I’m sharing a roundup of healthy non alcoholic drinks you can think about while you’re doing the wedding planning, that will allow minor, non-drinking, and health-conscious guests to join in on the fun.

Healthy Non Alcoholic Drinks For Wedding Reception

So, let’s get into some healthier alternatives for alcohol! These are great to be served to all of your guests - guests of all ages, pregnant guests, those who don’t drink alcohol, those who want something non-alcoholic in between their alcoholic drinks, etc.

Iced Tea

Iced tea is an amazing option for an alcohol free beverage. They’re super delicious, refreshing, and you can make tons of different flavors (lemon, peach, strawberry, watermelon, etc.).

If you want something similar to an alcoholic beverage like a cocktail, iced tea is a great alcohol free alternative.

You can serve them in glass bottles or jars. That’s especially a cute idea if you’ll have a brunch reception, as iced tea is great for brunch, but they work no matter what time of day your reception is held at.

Pressed Juices 

Pressed juices are so healthy and delicious! You can make a juice bar and serve all kinds of pressed juices - your guests of all ages will love that. Fresh fruit is always popular with all guests!

You can serve separate fruits, or serve pressed juice mixes that contain more than one fruit/vegetable in them.

Here are some fruits and vegetables that would be great for pressed juices, and you can come up with some great combinations with these:

• Apple,

• Cucumber,

• Celery,

• Carrot,

• Lemon,

• Orange,

• Banana,

• Kale,

• Spinach,

• Pineapple,

• Watermelon,

• Peach,

• Beet,

• Strawberry,

• Blueberry,

• Raspberry,

• Cantaloupe,

etc.

Fresh Lemonade

Fresh lemonade is a classic, but it shouldn’t be overlooked. It’s so refreshing, delicious, and healthy.

To make it extra fun and special, you can even buy syrups, and serve flavored lemonade (which makes it a bit less healthy, but it’s totally fine). You can also serve these in glass bottles for a fun look.

Alcohol free cocktails

An alcohol free alternative for cocktails (aka mocktails) is a great thing to add to your drink menu for your wedding reception! Who says real wedding cocktails (aka alcohol cocktails) are the only option? Alcohol free ones are also great!

They taste just as good, are just as fun, and they have no alcohol which makes it perfect for guests of all age, those who don’t drink alcohol, or those who want to sip on something non alcoholic in between their regular cocktails.

To make them healthier, use sparkling water, a fresh juice (like lemonade), add a syrup, possibly some mint or sugar, and make it fun! Play with different non alcoholic beverages, and try out different combinations!

Here are some things you can add to mocktails:

• Sparkling water,

• Flavored water,

• Lemonade,

• Orange juice,

• Grapefruit juice,

• Mint,

• Syrups,

• Brown sugar,

• Cucumber,

• Lime juice,

• Lemon wedges,

• Lime wedges,

• Orange slices,

• Mango juice,

• Club soda,

• Apple juice,

• Apple slices,

• Cinnamon sticks,

• Apple cider,

• Watermelon,

• Watermelon juice,

• Agave,

• Blueberries,

• Rosemary,

• Honey,

• Coconut water,

etc.

Fruit Slushies

Fruit slushies will be very popular if you decide to serve them on your big day, without a doubt. All of your guests will love them, but especially the younger guests. 

If you don’t know what slushies are, they are basically drinks with smashed ice - you add the fruit and ice to a blender, and blend until you reach a wanted consistency.

You can add other things to it to make them taste better (lemon juice, orange juice, mint, etc.), and the possibilities with fruit slushies are endless, since you can use basically any fruit and any add-on to make a slushie.

If you decide to serve them, you can make a slushie bar!

Have the fruit and add-ons all laid out, and let your guests choose what they want in their slushie, and have the bartender make it in front of them. They’ll be thrilled they can customize them to their liking, and you’re making your job easier by not having to come up with combinations. Plus, this way, you know the slushies will be to everyone’s liking, since they’re the ones choosing what goes in them.

These would be amazing if you’re having a summer wedding. There’s nothing better than a drink with smashed ice on a hot summer day!

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