How To Host The Ultimate Wedding Bar!
Your wedding day is a celebration of love, surrounded by your friends and family… And we love nothing more than getting creative when it comes to curating memorable wedding day experiences. What better way to toast to your future than with a thoughtfully curated and unforgettable bar experience for you and your guests?
When it comes to weddings, food and drink are hugely important to ensure your guests have the most amazing time as well as keeping them fuelled and hydrated throughout the day.
Alongside the Melt Bars team, we’ve put together a comprehensive wedding bar guide with our top tips and ideas to ensure your day is one to remember…
Know Your Guests & Your Budget:
Before diving into elaborate plans, consider your guest list and budget. Are your friends big cocktail enthusiasts, or do they prefer the classics and drinks on draft? What's your overall budget for drinks and bar services? This will help you determine the scale and style of your bar offering.
Build Your Bar Setup:
You have several options when it comes to the physical bar itself.
Venue's Existing Bar: If your venue has a beautiful and functional bar, utilise it. Discuss their offerings and see if they can accommodate your specific requests. If you need to hire professional staff, we can help. We can also provide our drinks and cocktail services using venue bars.
Mobile Event Bars: These are a fantastic option for venues without a dedicated bar space or if you want a specific aesthetic. Our mobile bars come in various styles, from traditional, to rustic, to circular or even square!
Building a Bespoke Bar: For a truly unique touch, consider building a bespoke bar. The Melt Bars team design, build and deliver bespoke bars that are lovingly crafted in-house. Ideal if you’re looking for a bar set-up that perfectly matches your wedding décor and venue.
Dry Hire: Want to provide the drinks, but still looking to hire some top quality equipment? All of our Bars, equipment and staff can be hired on a Dry Hire basis.
Elevate Your Drinks Menu:
Want to look beyond standard offerings and create a drink menu that excites your guests? We’ve got you covered…
Signature Cocktails: We love crafting signature cocktails that reflect your personalities or wedding theme. We’ll always consider things such as your favourite flavors, your wedding colours and general theme. All of our Cocktails will also have non-alcoholic alternatives.
Craft Beer and Local Brews: We love to showcase local breweries, (mainly because we have so many great breweries in the South-West!) But even if your Wedding isn’t in the South-West, we’re always happy to reach out to local suppliers near your venue.
Wine Selection: We will always provide a balanced selection of red, white, and rosé wines to cater to different palates. We also offer a selection of sparkling wine options for toasts.
Non-Alcoholic Delights: Don't overlook your non-drinking guests! We’re proud of the huge range of alcohol-free options now on offer behind our bars. Why not consider mocktails, artisanal juices, or even a dedicated non-alcoholic Mocktail Bar from ‘Herb + Botanical’?
Drinks Menus: We supply beautifully designed menus on our bars as standard, however, there are a variety of extra ways to display your drink menu creatively using a beautifully illustrated sign, a QR code, or even personalised coasters.
Hire a Cocktail Specialist:
To truly elevate your wedding bar, consider hiring a Melt Bars Mixologist!
Create Unique Signature Drinks:
Our Mixologists have the expertise to develop innovative and delicious cocktails tailored to your exact preferences.
Provide Professional Bartending: Our staff will ensure smooth and efficient service, allowing your guests to enjoy their drinks without long waits.
Offer Flair and Entertainment: Some of our Mixologists can add a touch of flair with their bartending skills, creating a memorable experience for guests.
When hiring one of our cocktail specialists, we will discuss with you your vision, budget, and any specific requests you might have for your big day!
Adding a Touch of Glamour with Champagne and Cocktail Towers:
For a truly show-stopping moment, why not consider one of our Champagne or Cocktail Towers. This elegant display not only looks stunning but also creates a fun and interactive experience for your guests.
The Grand Reveal: Time the Champagne Tower pour for a key moment, such as after the speeches or before the first dance.
Photo Opportunity: It provides a fantastic photo opportunity for you and your guests… Don’t forget, you two will be pouring that top glass!
Consider the Logistics: The main reason we suggest hiring in the professionals to
supply your tower is because the logistical elements; the right about of Champagne, the timings of the Cocktails, set-up time, flat surfaces, it’s not as simple as it might seem.
It doesn’t have to be Champagne. You can jazz up your tower with any cocktail or drink you’d like… Espresso Martini Tower anyone?
Presentation Matters:
We are total perfectionists when it comes to the Bar service… We will always pay attention to the even the tiniest details to create a visually appealing bar area.
Stylish Glassware: We will help you choose and supply glassware that complements your wedding style.
Attractive Menus: Each of our Menu designs for Weddings is unique, fitting in with the theme and style of your chosen drinks.
Floral Accents: Flowers left from your ceremony? We love to add flowers or greenery to tie the bar into your overall décor.
Welcome Drinks Wall: Are a fun interactive service for your guests, our Drinks Walls can also be customised with your names!
Proper Lighting: We will always ensure the bar area is well-lit and inviting, as well as looking glorious in photos!
To us, hosting the ultimate wedding bar is about so much more than just serving drinks; it's about creating an experience that reflects your style, delights your guests, and adds to the joyous atmosphere of your special day.
By considering these tips and incorporating creative ideas like bespoke bars, cocktail specialists, and champagne towers, we can help you raise a glass to forever in a truly unforgettable way!
Check out Melt Bars for further details and do get in touch if you have any questions.