When it comes to wedding sips, there’s a whole new “drink outside the box” attitude these days that goes far beyond champagne toasts. Brides and grooms nationwide aren’t just picking what’s on their plate, but what’s in their glass, too. From wine and food pairings specially selected for each course of the meal to de rigueur signature cocktails, guest-tailored mocktails and even handpicked sparkling wines that complement not just the toast but the pre-dinner nosh—it seems the hottest trend in nuptials is the personal stamp couples put on it.

The movement begs the question: What about the other bubbly? The popularity of craft beer in the United States has steadily grown over the last two decades—and, more recently, so has the notion of bringing beer to the table, with venerable chefs like Daniel Boulud including special craft beer and food pairing recommendations on their much-lauded menus. So for suds-loving couples, why not make your favorite beverage part of the fun? Here, we give you some to try.

The Casual Pour

Fire Island Lighthouse Ale: This easygoing ale is nice and toasty with a little bit of pleasant sweetness on the palate—a great cocktail hour pour. ($10 for a six-pack; fireislandbeer.com)

The Easy Go-T o

Sam Adams Boston Lager: Easy to procure, this malty crowd-pleaser is a great beer to serve if you’re worried about satisfying a multitude of palates. Bonus: It’s also on the low side of the alcohol spectrum at 4 percent and change, so it’s a prudent through-the-hours option. ($10 for a six-pack; samueladams.com)

The Ritzy Bottle

Ommegang Witte: Clean, citrusy and refreshing on the palate, this wheat beer from Cooperstown, NY, offers a little bit of a surprise with mild, spicy notes and is great as a start-off sipper, but can easily work for a multi-course meal. ($8 per 750 ml. bottle; ommegang.com)

The Citrus Lover’s Dream

Magic Hat #9: Apricots, orange zest and honey are the big aromatic influences in this light to medium-bodied pale ale from Vermont. ($9 for a six-pack; magichat.net)

The Connoisseur’s Pour

Goose Island Juliet: A wine lover’s beer for sure, this elegant, fruity, tart ale from Chicago is aged in used Cabernet Sauvignon barrels with blackberries (yum!) and is an excellent all-around choice for everything from fish to roasted fowl or pork. ($16 per 650 ml. bottle; gooseisland.com)

The Hearty Ale

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale: It’s more than just appropriately named for a milestone event—this earthy, spicy sipper is a meat lover’s dream. ($22 for a six-pack; sierranevada.com)

The Destination-Ready Draft

Allagash White Ale: Belgian-inspired, this wheat ale is at once mildly tropical and citrusy on the nose, making it a fantastic friend to shellfish dishes. Tip: Check out their website for great food pairing recommendations. ($8 for a four-pack; allagash.com)

The Complex Combination

Dogfish Head Raison D’Etra: Brewed with raisins and beet sugar, this outstanding Belgian-style ale is a gorgeous, sweet and savory match for roasted lamb or game, and can easily take you into the dessert course, too. ($13 for a six-pack; dogfish.com)

The Chocoholic’s Dream

Brooklyn Beer Black Chocolate Stout: With notes of dark chocolate, this roasty, heady stout begs to be sipped alongside chocolate cake or cheese; careful, though—for a beer, its alcohol content is high (10.1 percent), so that’s another good reason to savor it slowly over the last course! ($9 for a six-pack; brooklynbrewery.com)