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A lot goes into a catered bar, but when it comes to a wedding bar setup, you don’t want to be mired in the details. With a formal, curated wedding bar, you eliminate the stress that comes from overplanning services that have already been planned to perfection.
Creating the perfect bar setup for wedding ceremonies and rehearsals is much easier with a variety of custom drink and service options available. At Green Mill Catering, we have everything on hand to stock your bar with all the drinks and expertise needed for a fun, comfortable, and ceremonious event.
Read on to learn what goes into the catered wedding beverages from the Twin Cities’ most trusted and dependable catering company, Green Mill Catering.
Determining Beverage Needs
Alcohol at weddings can be tricky, as you generally want to find a sweet spot where your guests feel relaxed but attentive. Determining how much alcohol to buy for a wedding is a matter of individual preference – but what’s certain is that you want your event to be remembered.
For a wedding, it’s generally good form to take everything up a shelf or two with nicer-than-average beverage services. Depending on your particular style, though, you may not want to make people feel uncomfortably higher-scale than they’re used to.
A cash bar with a versatile drink list is one way to resolve these questions with finesse. It generally provides a natural limit on the number of drinks any guest is likely to order, and it allows each guest to determine how upscale (or not) they’re in the mood for.
You’ll also need to make special considerations for the non-drinkers in attendance. A good dry bar setup for a wedding often includes options ranging from soda, coffee, and tea to non-alcoholic beers and sweet, fizzy drinks.
Creating a Custom Drink Menu that Reflects the Couple’s Style
Curated or not, the heart of wedding bar setup is personalization. One charming way to reflect the couple’s unique flair is to cover the expense of certain drink staples – the bride’s or groom’s quintessential drink of choice, for instance – and then allow guests to purchase additional options just as they would with a cash bar.
There’s also little need to limit your drink menu. Greater variety helps ensure every guest is happy. Taking time to craft the perfect drink menu is also a bonding experience. More than just meeting people’s preferences, digging deep to learn their ideals is an expression of love. It will make guests feel seen and heard for an evening where all hearts open and swell in unison.
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Ensuring a Seamless Bar Experience
At Green Mill Catering, we pride ourselves on providing a seamless bar experience for our clients and their guests. Our goal is to ensure that your guests have a memorable and enjoyable time. We achieve this by:
- Well-trained bartenders: Our bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly professionals. They are well-versed in a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, allowing them to cater to your guests’ diverse tastes and preferences.
- Efficient bar setup: We understand that one of the key factors in a successful event is minimizing wait times at the bar. That’s why we prioritize an efficient bar setup that ensures quick service without compromising quality. Our bartenders are trained to work swiftly, maintaining a steady drink flow to satisfy your guests. By minimizing wait times, we maximize your guests’ enjoyment, allowing them to focus on socializing and having a great time.
At Green Mill Catering, we believe that a seamless bar experience is an essential part of any wedding celebration. With our well-trained bartenders, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and efficient bar setup, you can trust us to provide a memorable and enjoyable experience for you and your guests. Raise a glass and toast to a perfect wedding day with Green Mill Catering’s exceptional bar service.
Create the Perfect Wedding Bar with Green Mill Catering
Beverages for weddings should be as unique and dynamic as the wedding itself. They keep the lifeblood of the party flowing, and most guests feel it’s an integral aspect of an enjoyable and memorable wedding.
Your guests put in a lot of effort to make their presence known and enliven your wedding. Treat them to a curated wedding bar, and give them (and yourself!) the gift of a simple, relaxing engagement with those you care about. By focusing less on the amenities before and during the event, you’ll be able to focus more on each other.
Green Mill Catering is proud to hold a special place in the heart of our community and humbled to have earned their trust with a silver award for best catering for two years in a row from the Star Tribune Reader’s Choice contest! Contact us with any inquiries, and be one major step closer to the event of your and your lover’s lifetime.