Organising a big reunion BBQ,

[Charlie97]

How do I politely say bring some booze?? We are happy to do food etc, I wouldn't dream of turning up somewhere without booze but who knows about others!

Do I still say "bring a bottle?"

All being done via text/messenger

Yes, just put BYOB on the invite. Nothing wrong with that.

Great, didn't know if that was dreadfully old fashioned or unacceptable!

Best to be clear about what you are (not) offering. Some hosts provide rolls, salad etc and ask guests to bring meat. That cuts costs for the hosts

Yeah just put BYOB, but from experience make sure you have a few additional bottles of prosecco, crate of beer, maybe a spirit just in case, or for those that will inevitably drink more than they bring!

It's just drink we would like a contribution to.

Queen, knowing us we will have enough to accommodate everyone but would like to not have to use it all.

Just put BYOB on the text/message.

The general expectation among my friends and family is that whoever hosts the BBQ supplies things like burgers/sausages/rolls/condiments/cheese etc and everyone brings their own drinks and any specific food they'd like.

Say something like 'We'll have a tonne of food for everyone so just bring whatever you'd like to drink'

Puts a more positive spin on it I think

I normally say something like "food is all sorted, just bring yourselves and whatever you fancy drinking" or similar.

Or you could use a chresy poem on the invite?

JOKE!

Queen's wording is perfect.

Usually when I'm hosting a big get together, people ask if they can bring anything when I invite them. Perfect opportunity to say "a bottle of wine/few beers would be great, thank you."

Yup use queenofawkward wording

Will do, cheers Queen!