Raising the Wedding Bar
One wedding day option that most guests would agree is exceptional is having an open bar. While not a 'must-have,' if you do decide to splurge, there are some things you'll want to consider.
There is quite a bit to consider when planning your wedding bar, the first of which is creating a budget. This is a critical step, and your Maui wedding planner can help you with estimates, but a great rule of thumb is one serving per guest per hour. Deciding what those servings will consist of is mainly based on budget and your guest's preferences.
Taking into account your family gatherings is an excellent place to start when thinking about the assortment you'd like to serve at your wedding. Do your family members prefer beer and wine to scotch and whiskey? Knowing this tidbit is incredibly helpful as you may not have to have a full bar if the majority of your guests like wine over whiskey.
Another element you'll need to consider when establishing your wedding bar involves a time of day and venue. Typically evenings will require a bit more on hand than a daytime wedding. If you are hosting a winter affair, red wine and old fashioned cocktails may be in order, oppose to a summer celebration where white wines and spritzers make more sense.
Once you've done the groundwork, deciding the final components of your bar creation will be more focused and decision making more accurate.
There is no exact math when figuring what you'll need to have stocked and why enlisting the help of Your Aloha Wedding Planner is a great resource.
