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GuideHow Much Alcohol to Buy for a WeddingWedding bar math is simple once you count drinks first and bottles second. Here is the method, the common rule of thumb and the adjustments that matter.Read more GuideWhat Affects the Cost of a Mobile BarMobile bar quotes vary because the services behind them vary. These are the factors that move the price, and the questions that make quotes comparable.Read more GuideDo You Need a Liquor License for a Private Event?The answer depends on who supplies the alcohol, whether anyone pays for it and where the event happens. Here are the common models and the questions to ask.Read more GuideBartender to Guest Ratio for EventsA common guideline gets you to a starting number. The menu, the crowd and the layout decide whether that number is right.Read more GuideOpen Bar vs Cash Bar vs Drink Tickets vs BYOBHow you pay for the bar affects guests, budget and the legal setup. Here is how each model works and when each one fits.Read more GuideSignature Cocktail Ideas for Your WeddingA signature drink tells guests something about the two of you. The best ones are also quick to make, so here is how to choose and shape yours.Read more GuideSpace and Power Requirements for a Mobile Bar TrailerTrailers vary, so there is no single footprint. This guide covers what to check on your site and what to ask the operator in writing.Read more GuideLiquor Liability Insurance for Events, ExplainedIf alcohol is served at your event, someone should have coverage for what can go wrong. Here is how the coverage works and what to ask.Read more GuideHow to Book a Mobile Bartender: A ChecklistBooking a bar is mostly a matter of asking the right questions in the right order. Use this list before you pay a deposit.Read more GuidePlanning a Non-Alcoholic and Mocktail MenuPlenty of guests will not be drinking alcohol, and a good bar serves them well. Here is how to plan a menu that feels like part of the party.Read more

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