Norman Kremer
Norman Kremer
Norman Kremer

Norman Kremer is co-founder of Little Rick, an international hemp drinks brand focused on making it easier to relax in a fast-paced world through the use of cannabinoids.

Norman has a background in financial markets, but in recent years turned to entrepreneurship in cannabis & hemp. He writes about complexities of hemp regulation and formulations of food & drink in EU, UK & US.

Outside of work he has a strong sense of wanderlust. He loves to spend his free time travelling, scuba diving and experiencing other cultures. He has a love of entrepreneurship and admires people who put real time, thought and effort into their craft.

CBD Wedding Drinks: A Better Option for Guests Who Don’t Drink

Getting married? First of all, congrats.

Second, please do not punish sober guests with warm orange juice.

Your wedding day deserves better drinks for everyone, not just the aunties guarding the gin. CBD drinks for weddings can make the alcohol-free menu feel grown-up, thoughtful, and actually worth holding.

Are CBD Drinks Good for Weddings?

Yes, CBD drinks can be a great alcohol-free wedding option for adult guests who want more than soda, juice, or sparkling water.

They feel more grown-up than soft drinks, but they are easier to serve than complicated mocktails. They also look good in cans, glasses, ice buckets, and bar displays. Most importantly, they give non-drinkers a proper drink in hand, without the alcohol circus.

Wedding Moment

Little Rick CBD Drink Use

Getting ready

Chilled cans, or poured over ice before photos

Welcome drinks

Served in flutes with a lime twist or raspberry

Cocktail hour

CBD drink bar with ice, garnish, and glassware

Dinner

Paired with fresh starters, salads, fish, or sharing plates

Dance floor

Easy can service from an ice bucket station

Morning-after brunch

Alcohol-free refreshment for guests with wedding face

Why Non-Drinkers Deserve Better Wedding Drinks

Weddings are social, emotional, loud, and very drink-led. That can make non-drinkers feel like background characters.

Infographic showing how to serve CBD drinks at weddings, including welcome drinks, dinner pairings, alcohol-free guest options, serving tips and drink quantity guidance.

Some guests avoid alcohol because they are pregnant, driving, on medications, religious, sober, health-focused, or just taking a break. Recent UK data also shows more adults are not drinking, so this is not some tiny corner table issue.

A thoughtful alcohol-free menu tells sober guests they matter too. Not in a sad “there is tap water near the toilets” way. In a proper celebration way.

How to Serve Little Rick CBD Drinks at a Wedding

At Little Rick, we make full-spectrum CBD drinks for people who want a proper adult drink without alcohol.

That makes us a strong fit for weddings, because not every guest wants Champagne, gin, or the classic “sparkling water with a lime wedge” apology drink. Some guests want flavour, a chilled glass, and something that feels like part of the celebration.

The good news is that Little Rick does not need much fuss to work at a wedding. Here are some small tips from us if you plan to serve CBD drinks for a wedding.

Serve Them Chilled

Chilled Little Rick mix put in ice cubes

Serve Little Rick cold, because warm CBD cans at a wedding are a crime against joy.

Keep cans in fridges behind the bar, tubs near the dance floor, or ice buckets at the CBD drinks station. If the venue has outdoor space, keep backup stock in shade. Cannabinoids and heat are not best mates.

Pour Into Proper Glassware

Glassware turns a can into a wedding serve. Tiny detail, big difference.

Use Champagne flutes for welcome drinks and the toast. Use coupe glasses for cocktail hour. Use wine glasses for dinner pairing, then highball glasses for the evening bar.

Guests should feel like they are holding a real wedding drink, not borrowing something from the kids’ table.

Add a Simple Garnish

A garnish makes CBD drinks look dressed for the wedding, without making the bar team cry.

Use a lime wheel with Mint & Lime, a raspberry with Raspberry Lemonade, and a pineapple wedge with Piña. Raspberry Coconut works nicely with a lemon twist, edible flower, or a tiny rosemary sprig.

Create a CBD Drinks Station

Little Rick CBD drinks station at a wedding with chilled cans in an ice bucket, flavour cards, flowers, candles and alcohol-free bar signage.

Set up a small alcohol-free station with Little Rick cans, glassware, ice, napkins, and garnish bowls.

Add a small sign explaining each flavour and that the drinks contain CBD. This keeps serving clear and makes the station feel intentional.

Keep the Menu Simple

Do not create ten complicated CBD cocktails. Your bar team has speeches, queues, and someone’s uncle to manage.

Pick two to four Little Rick flavours and serve them well. Mint & Lime covers fresh and crisp. Raspberry Lemonade brings a bright refreshing sip. Piña feels playful. Raspberry Coconut adds smooth tropical energy.

How Many CBD Drinks Do You Need for a Wedding?

Start with your guest list, then separate the people most likely to choose alcohol-free drinks.

  • For a mixed wedding with alcohol, plan around one to two Little Rick cans for each non-drinking guest. That usually covers welcome drinks, dinner, or one proper evening option without over-ordering.

  • If your crowd is sober-curious, go a little higher. Some guests may start with wine, then switch to CBD drinks later when the dance floor gets brave and the speeches are done.

  • For a fully alcohol-free wedding, plan three to five alcohol-free drinks per adult guest across the day. That should cover welcome drinks, dinner, toasts, and the reception without leaving people stuck with warm tap water at 9pm.

  • For an evening-only reception, one to two Little Rick drinks per alcohol-free guest is usually a sensible starting point.

Wedding Size

Light CBD Drink Stock

Heavier Alcohol-Free Stock

50 guests

24 to 48 cans

72 to 120 cans

100 guests

48 to 96 cans

144 to 240 cans

150 guests

72 to 144 cans

216 to 360 cans

Final numbers depend on event length, weather, venue policy, alcohol availability, guest age, and how many sober guests you expect.

Hot outdoor wedding in July? Order more. Tiny winter reception after dinner? You can go lighter.

How to Display Little Rick CBD Drinks at the Venue

Display Little Rick like a proper wedding drink, not a fridge afterthought.

Use metal tubs, clear ice buckets, or a small alcohol-free bar display. Put the mixed pack flavours together so guests can choose by mood. Keep cans visible, but offer poured serves for welcome drinks, speeches, and dinner.

A small menu card helps too… flavour, CBD content, alcohol-free, adult guests only. Clear beats mysterious every time.

Little Rick can also work as a wedding favor or party favor for adult guests, but label it clearly. Nobody should find a CBD drink in a hotel bag and start guessing.

Should You Tell Guests the Drinks Contain CBD?

Yes, clearly. Do not hide CBD in wedding drinks, even if the garnish looks gorgeous.

Guests should be able to choose what they consume. Keep cans visible, use menu labels, and ask the venue or caterer to identify every CBD drink properly.

Suggested menu wording: Little Rick CBD Drink: Alcohol-free CBD beverage served chilled with citrus garnish.

Also offer normal alcohol-free options like water, tea, and soft drinks. Little Rick can be the featured option, but choice still matters.

This is especially important for guests worried about CBD intake, drug tests, medications, pregnancy, or a medical condition. If unsure, they should speak to a healthcare professional.

CBD Wedding Drinks vs Mocktails

CBD wedding drinks are often easier than mocktails because they are consistent, fast, and hard to mess up.

Four cocktails garnished with cannabis leaves lined up on a bar counter in a cozy setting.

Mocktails can be lovely, but they need prep, recipes, staff training, ingredients, and time. A good CBD drink gives you flavour and function without turning the bar into a chemistry practical.

Wedding Need

CBD Drinks

Mocktails

Fast serving

Open, pour, garnish

Needs mixing and prep

Consistent taste

Same serve every time

Depends on bartender

Alcohol-free ritual

Strong

Strong

Venue setup

Simple fridge or ice bucket

Bar tools and ingredients

CBD function

Yes

Only if separately infused

Queue control

Easier

Slower at busy receptions

CBD Drinks for Weddings: What Not to Do

CBD drinks can work beautifully at weddings, but only when served clearly and responsibly.

Here is what not to do:

  • Don’t hide CBD in the menu. Guests must know what they are choosing.

  • Don’t make medical claims. CBD is not a treatment, cure, or wedding miracle.

  • Don’t only offer water for non-drinkers. Sparkling water alone is not a menu.

  • Don’t forget glassware. Presentation makes the drink feel celebratory.

  • Don’t overcomplicate the bar. Two to four flavours is enough.

  • Don’t serve to children. Keep Little Rick for adult guests only.

  • Don’t confuse CBD with THC. THC is the psychoactive compound linked with cannabis and marijuana highs.

  • Don’t ignore venue policy. Check if the venue allows CBD products before ordering.

FAQ

Are CBD drinks good for weddings?

Yes, CBD drinks can be a thoughtful alcohol-free option for adult wedding guests who want something more grown-up than soda or juice.

What should I offer wedding guests who don’t drink?

Offer Little Rick CBD drinks as a premium alcohol-free option, served chilled, over ice, or with a simple garnish.

Can CBD drinks replace Champagne at a wedding?

They can work as an alcohol-free toast option when served in flutes or coupe glasses with a wedding-style garnish.

Should CBD drinks be labeled at a wedding?

Yes. CBD drinks should always be clearly labeled so guests know what they are choosing.

How many CBD drinks do I need for a wedding?

For a mixed wedding, plan around one to two CBD drinks per non-drinking guest. For alcohol-free weddings, plan more depending on event length.

Can CBD drinks be served with dinner?

Yes. Serve them like a thoughtful alcohol-free pairing with starters, mains, desserts, or sharing plates.

Are CBD drinks better than mocktails for weddings?

They can be easier for venues because they are consistent, quick to serve, and do not require complex cocktail prep.

Can you use CBD drinks for wedding toasts?

Yes, CBD drinks can be poured into flutes as an alcohol-free toast option for guests who prefer not to drink.

Are CBD drinks different from CBD oil or CBD gummies?

Yes. CBD oil and CBD gummies feel more like CBD products, while a CBD drink feels like a social beverage.

What are the best CBD drinks for weddings?

The best CBD drinks for weddings are clearly labeled, alcohol-free, well chilled, and easy to serve. Little Rick’s mixed pack works well because guests can choose from several flavours.

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