When it comes to choosing a bartender for your wedding, it’s important to understand what you’re getting with who you choose. You want to be sure that your expectations match what the bartender offers, and that you choose someone that can handle the size of wedding you plan to have. But where do you go from there? In this article, we will explore some topics for couples to consider when choosing a bartender for their Colorado wedding.
We sat down with Evan Davis, owner and founder of Mix and Shoot, to gain insight on what couples should consider when choosing a bartender for their wedding. We are excited to dive in and help you pick the right bartender for you and your wedding!
Understand Your Expectations
When you are planning your wedding, it’s worth thinking about what your expectations are and how you want your vendors to fit into that. This includes your bartender and how they can not only match your expectations, but perhaps even exceed your expectations and add to the magic of your day.
Do you want your bartender to understand your vision and theme, and do you want to work together to formulate how they can add to your vision? Or, perhaps that isn’t really important to you and you mainly want delicious drinks and quality service.
No matter what you want and expect here, it’s important to have an idea of what those expectations are, so that you can find a bartender that truly meets that. When you understand your own expectations, this brings in the importance of getting to know your bartender so that you can learn if what you want for your wedding matches what the bartender offers.
Know Your Bartender
When choosing your bartender, it is important to have an idea of the type of celebration you plan to have. Think about the size of your wedding and how many people you expect to have, as well as if they drink or not. Consider the style and vibe you want for your wedding, and how you want your bartender to fit in to that. Just like how every couple and wedding are unique, so are bartenders. Having an idea of what you want for your wedding helps inform picking a bartender that matches your expectations.
There are some questions you may want to ask your bartender. Evan Davis of Mix and Shoot encourages you to think about the following questions. Can they bartend for the crowd and event size you plan to have? Are they well-established and experienced in what they do, or are they relatively new to the business? Do they offer tastings, or is there any way to meet or connect with them in advance?
Meeting and connecting with your bartender ahead of time adds to a positive experience for both you and your bartender, allowing you to feel comfortable with who will be working at your wedding and ensuring that you are all on the same page in terms of expectations. Connecting with your bartender also allows you to communicate your vision for your wedding and how you want your bartender to fit into – or even add to – that.
Now, let’s explore some of Colorado’s best bartenders that will deliver not only an exceptional experience and service, but delicious cocktails as well.
Mix and Shoot
Mix and Shoot is a premier bartending service where they believe in customizing their service to your unique event. They specialize in highly customized cocktails and work with you to create a menu that reflects the theme and vibe of your wedding. Imagine cocktails customized in their look, style, and flavor to match your wedding’s theme, style, and vision. Mix and Shoot believes the drinks on your menu are an integral part of the experience and should reflect your vision. All their bartenders are highly experienced and skilled, so you can be sure that the bartenders working your wedding are pros at what they do.
One thing that sets Mix and Shoot apart from the rest is their “My Signature Experience” opportunity. With this, you meet with one of their certified mixologists to learn what they do to make a signature cocktail. They then guide you through creating your own cocktail, while considering your personality and specific tastes in flavor, color, and alcohol. Always striving to go above and beyond expectations, Mix and Shoot is a stellar mobile bartending option for an incredible experience at your Colorado wedding.
Special details:
- Customized cocktails and menu
- Exceptional service and standards
- “My Signature Experience” – create your own signature cocktail
Velvet Alchemy
Velvet Alchemy is an exceptional mobile bartending service where they blend smooth sophistication with sustainable style. They work with you to create a highly customized menu and experience that is tailored to you and your wedding. Their commitment to delicious cocktails is reflected in their use of fresh, local ingredients, including scratch-made syrups and freshly-squeezed juices. Furthermore, their focus on sustainability is seen in their use of eco-friendly compostable cups and straws, with an option to use real glassware instead.
As a hardworking husband-and-wife team, you can be sure that Velvet Alchemy is dedicated to going above and beyond in their service and cocktails to deliver an amazing bartending experience at your wedding. With outstanding service and care, combined with creative, fresh, flavorful cocktails, Velvet Alchemy is here to create an unforgettable bartending experience for you and your guests.
Special details:
- Custom cocktails made from fresh, local ingredients
- Exceptional service to go above and beyond
- Sustainability focus
Elevated Spirits Colorado
At Elevated Spirits Colorado, you are sure to enjoy a truly elevated experience, where the service and support are exceptional, the atmosphere is just right, and the drinks are delicious. As a powerhouse husband-and-wife team, Elevated Spirits is committed to delivering incredible mobile bar service that goes above and beyond your expectations. They provide extensive support throughout the planning process before your wedding, taking the time to understand your wedding and your unique vision. They will also work closely with you to curate a customized cocktail menu that is perfect for your celebration. Elevated Spirits also supports you with detailed shopping lists for recommended beverages and suggestions for local stores to purchase from.
Furthermore, all of their syrups are made from scratch and they source fresh, local ingredients from Colorado farmers whenever possible. They are committed to sustainability, taking steps to minimize their environmental impact. All the while, style and top-tier service remain essential. With Elevated Spirits Colorado as your wedding bartender, you and your guests are in for an incredible experience.
Special details:
- Scratch-made syrups and fresh, local ingredients
- Exceptional support and service
- Customized cocktails + packages
Spirits 68 Mobile Bar & Service
Retro charm meets elevated service. Spirits 68 Mobile Bar & Service is a boutique mobile bar servicing all of Colorado, where they bring handcrafted cocktails and unforgettable vibes. The centerpiece of Spirits 68 is Tiny Tina, a 1968 Cardinal Travel Trailer that has been reimagined into a mobile bar. Spirits 68 also offers full-service event support and custom packages, allowing you to craft the perfect experience for your wedding. Their support extends into working with you to develop signature cocktails for your wedding, as well as providing a buying guide for the number of guests you are expecting.
With cocktails and flexible packages customized to you and your wedding, you can enjoy a truly tailored experience with Spirits 68. With exceptional support, incredible service, delicious cocktails, and memorable, retro charm to top it all off, you and your guests will simply love having Spirits 68 Mobile Bar & Service as part of your wedding.
Special details:
- Retro charm + elevated service
- Handcrafted cocktails and unforgettable vibes
- Event support and custom packages
Peak Beverage
Peak Beverage is a Denver-based full-service bar caterer where they focus on customization, presentation, and guest experience. They work with you to create tailored beverage programs that reflect your unique vision, while incorporating interactive elements such as a spritz bar and signature cocktail features. The Peak team is committed to ensuring well-paced service that runs smoothly and carries a level of polish and sophistication that suits high-end events.
Peak provides transparent, per-person pricing, so you know exactly what you are paying for with no hidden fees. They also offer thoughtfully structured packages, so you can choose the tier that best suits your celebration. With all TIPS-Certified bartenders on staff, you can rest assured that your Peak bartenders are skilled and knowledgeable in what they do. When you choose Peak Beverage as your wedding bartender, you are ensuring an experience for you that is streamlined, all-inclusive, and affordable, so you can relax and enjoy the entire process.
Special details:
- Quality drinks, mixers, fresh lemon and lime juice
- Affordable, all-inclusive packages
- Complimentary champagne toast
We hope you enjoyed learning about Colorado’s top bartenders, as well as reading about questions and advice to consider when choosing your bartender. We can’t wait to hear about who you choose! After your wedding, be sure to submit the gallery of your special day to us so that we can feature you and showcase your special day!
