When it comes to curating the best experience for your guests focus on the things that make it memorable. Overlooking bartending can be one of the most detrimental choices in wedding planning. Recently I worked with DFW Bartending and it made me realize that the best bartender makes is key. I am still thinking about that Spicy Sunset!
This might seem like a pretty obvious step but never assume your vendors have insurance. Your bartender having insurance goes above just protecting themselves, but can even protect you as the host. Did you know that if anyone is injured by an intoxicated person can sue the person who served them alcohol? More importantly, if you hire someone who is not insured, or is posing as a bartender opens you up as the host to be sued. When searching for the right bartender make this one of the first questions you ask!
Ensuring the bartending service you are looking for is licensed means that the safety of your guests is made a priority. In order to be licensed, bartenders go through extensive education regarding state-specific laws and regulations. Most importantly they are trained on how to identify warning signs of intoxication, how to diffuse conflicts, how to redirect an intoxicated person, and how to spot fake IDs. With a licensed bartender you can choose that important measures are in place to protect you and your guest to enjoy your wedding to the max!
By taking the first two points you are already on your way to a stress-free wedding day! Another great way to create a stress-free wedding day is to trust your vendor. Understanding how the process works, and how the right bartending service can help you do that is key. Did you know that DFW Bartending makes a pro available to help? From helping you decide how much to buy or curating the perfect signature drinks, DFW bartending helps you make all the choices that will make your wedding memorable.
This point is very personal to me. My husband and I are avid bar hoppers especially when it comes to watching the LSU games. Going to the bar for us is more than just grabbing some tasty drinks and watching the game. The experience we receive from our very first interaction with the bartender is key.
The same applies to your wedding. Let’s be honest, most of your guests will not remember the little details of your wedding day. They will definitely remember how the person who has served them all night makes them feel. Enrique with DFW bartending has got to be one of the best bartenders I have had the pleasure of meeting. Not only was he so knowledgeable about the drinks themselves, and I asked a lot of questions, but his personality shined while making those drinks. Also, he did not gatekeep the recipes and as the wife of a past bartender, I always snag those recipes to recreate at home. Taking the time to vet one of the people who have the most interaction with your guest will go above and beyond creating the perfect experience.
I kept tossing the word memorable around throughout this blog but what makes an experience memorable? Think back to a trip you took with your soon-to-be husband or wife, what about that trip makes it hard to forget? A little while ago, Arthur and I took a trip down to Austin for the weekend. What I remember vividly is our stay at the Renaissance Hotel, why? We don’t typically stay in fancy hotels like the Renaissance, and having my husband along for the ride made those memories unforgettable.
Allowing your guests to experience something unique and different at your wedding while being with people they love will make for an unforgettable experience. There is nothing wrong with the ole faithful margarita or sangria but have you heard of a Spicy Sunset, Rustic Mule, or Huckleberry Heaven? The way DFW Bartending takes into consideration elements that work perfectly together is unmatched. I cannot stress enough how much I want another Spicy Sunset. It’s hard to make a tequila drink one not taste like tequila, but two be the perfect amount of spicy and sweet. Having a bartending service that takes that much time into their cocktails guarantees a memorable experience.
Another way to make the experience elite is having options. Most venues have a standard bar designated area. Other like The Barn at Paradise Place has an added option for a mobile bar. One, the element of having multiple areas to get drinks will help maintain the lines for your guests, but it is also an added element of surprise. I mean look at the photos below, who would not want to get their drinks from one of these bad boys? Love You More Special Events did an amazing job decorating the mobile bar with florals. Just one of the many ways you can customize your guests’ experience. In conclusion, finding the right bartending service for your wedding will be one of the best wedding planning decisions you make.
Venue | The Barn at Paradise Place
Bartender | Enrique with DFW Bartending
Floral | Love You More Special Events