Do-It-Yourself Beverage Bar Have plenty of ice - Plan on at least 1 pound per person plus what you need to chill beverages in your coolers. Make a beverage list and get the beverages early - Do not store them in the heat. Don't forget your cocktail napkins for hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Order/ purchase enough glasses so you do not have to rewash them (3-4 per person) or consider using disposable ones. Have water bottles on hand also. Have pitchers ready for juices or water - Use a separate cooler for "clean" ice for drinks. What you use to chill drinks in is not acceptable for a beverage. Renting a bar - The bar renting option is better than using a table for a bar if you have a bartender because the appearance is neater. Consider hiring a bartender - You are better off paying a little more to have an experienced bartender than worrying about relying on friends and family to man the bar.
IT’S CHIC TO BE CHEAP
Money Saving Tip: Buy Your Own Alcohol If you are on a tight budget, kegs and drinks for your guests can add up quickly. We recommend that you look for a caterer or facility that will allow you to buy your own alcohol and then return what you do not use (unopened bottles that is.) Simply purchase all drinks and mixes from a liquor store. Sometimes certain retailers will allow you to return unused/unopened liquor from your reception. Be sure to ask the attendant before purchasing. You can always have a friend act as your bartender. This will undoubtably save you tons of money.
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