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Let’s face it, a successful wedding party is
never complete without a bar of some type. Whether or not the guests are big
drinkers, you’ll want your bar to house all the good stuff to ensure that your
wedding ends off with a bang.
Despite having this end goal in mind, choosing
the right bar and procuring the perfect selection of drinks is nothing short of
headache-inducing. But not to worry, we’re here to help! Before you stress out
over the overwhelming selection of beverages available, allow us to enlighten
you on what exactly your options are to begin with.
Open Bar
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Simply put, an open bar is a setup where guests
are not required to pay for any of their drinks; the hosts will bear this cost.
Guests can simply walk to the bar and order whatever they’d like.
With that being said, the definition of an open
bar can be relatively broad. Suppose you’re holding your wedding celebration in
a hotel ballroom or restaurant; in that case, the establishment already comes
with an in-house bar. However, if you’re opting for an outdoor wedding venue, logistics are slightly trickier to handle in
the sense that you’ll need to settle logistics on your own. Logistics
pertaining to such bartending might include aspects such as flavour selection,
portable coolers, the on and so on. Given the outdoor setting, it’s only
natural that your wedding catering vendor would be faced with physical
limitations.
Pro Tip: Many catering vendors will offer different
tiers of service with corresponding prices. That said, you’ll want to check
whether your vendor price it according to bar packages or pricing by
consumption.
Signature
Cocktails
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When it comes to signature cocktails, there are
two ways you can go about it: classic cocktails or a bespoke drink. You can opt
for a classic cocktail that offers sentimental value to you and your partner.
It could be the Daiquiri that the two of you shared on your vacation to Cuba,
or the classic Singapore Sling. If there’s a precious memory to commemorate or
simply to celebrate and share the happy moments with your guests, a classic
cocktail will do the trick.
If you wish to go for the premium option, you
can consider hiring a mixologist to design a cocktail just for your big day!
Whatever the approach, opting for a speciality cocktail will help you simplify
the bar’s workflow and keep your prices under control. This is the perfect
option for those who wish to work with a budget.
Beer And
Wine
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If you don’t wish for a bar that focuses solely
on cocktails, you can simply replace cocktails with beer and wine instead! An
excellent option for lunchtime weddings, going for only beer and wine will also
help you cut costs.
Pro Tip: Opt for a selection that goes well with
your wedding theme. A dinner paired with wine will set the foundation for an
unforgettable, elegant dining experience.
Cash Bar
Unlike the other options where the host will
foot a portion of the entire bill, wedding guests are required to pay for their
own drinks at a cash bar. While it does relieve some of the financial burdens
on your end, keep in mind that the cost will be transferred onto your guests to
bear instead.
This mode will make the most sense for a wedding
ceremony where the majority of the guests are not fond of drinking. For those
who would like to drink, the option to do so is still made available for them.
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Alcohol comprises 20% of the wedding budget,
which is undoubtedly a significant portion. You’ll want to find a viable option
that meets not only your preferences but also your budget. After all, there are
a lot of other aspects that contribute to your wedding. Hence, you can’t afford
to be careless with your expenditure if you have a tight budget to work
with.
If you’re still struggling with trying to wrap
up the nitty-gritty details of your wedding ceremony, let us help you! Equipped
with experience and a network of wedding vendors, you no longer need to stress over your big day
because we’ll take the reins from here! Simply head down to the Blissful Brides
Concierge or fill up the form here!
