{"id":3154,"date":"2011-07-28T13:06:59","date_gmt":"2011-07-28T18:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=3154"},"modified":"2017-03-14T14:06:30","modified_gmt":"2017-03-14T18:06:30","slug":"building-your-wedding-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-reception\/building-your-wedding-bar","title":{"rendered":"Building Your Wedding Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-03-25-at-1.25.26-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11837\" alt=\"wedding bar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-03-25-at-1.25.26-PM.png\" width=\"585\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-03-25-at-1.25.26-PM.png 585w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-03-25-at-1.25.26-PM-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-03-25-at-1.25.26-PM-500x328.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11837\" alt=\"wedding bar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-03-25-at-1.25.26-PM.png\" width=\"585\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-03-25-at-1.25.26-PM.png 585w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-03-25-at-1.25.26-PM-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Screen-Shot-2014-03-25-at-1.25.26-PM-500x328.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>No matter your wedding vision, you will at some point need to make <strong><a title=\"Wedding Alcohol Guide: Wine And Spirits\" href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning\/wedding-alcohol-guide-wine-and-spirits\">decisions on the beverages<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>you will serve your guests, otherwise known as the wedding bar. In the past five years there has been a boom in brides and grooms customizing their bars, and looking at different options than just the standard packages included at many traditional wedding venues (hotels, banquet halls, etc.). Give some thought to your drink selections, and make your bar a reflection of you as a couple.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11838\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11838\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/8a005467e33f676159e61223943e26d8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11838\" alt=\"wedding drinks\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/8a005467e33f676159e61223943e26d8.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/8a005467e33f676159e61223943e26d8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/8a005467e33f676159e61223943e26d8-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/8a005467e33f676159e61223943e26d8-500x668.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11838\" alt=\"wedding drinks\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/8a005467e33f676159e61223943e26d8.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/8a005467e33f676159e61223943e26d8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/8a005467e33f676159e61223943e26d8-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/8a005467e33f676159e61223943e26d8-500x668.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/454230312386976280\/\">Pinterest<\/a>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">If you are looking to keep costs to a minimum, here are some options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep it a dry bar, only offer sodas, waters, iced tea and lemonade<\/li>\n<li>Serve only beer and\/or wine<\/li>\n<li>Add just one signature cocktail<\/li>\n<li>Eliminate the champagne toast (many people don\u2019t actually drink it anyway)<\/li>\n<li>Ask to bring in your own alcohol and pay a corkage fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11839\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11839\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/78ac5f77bcc6395884a97646b5bbb93b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11839\" alt=\"wedding bar ideas\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/78ac5f77bcc6395884a97646b5bbb93b.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/78ac5f77bcc6395884a97646b5bbb93b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/78ac5f77bcc6395884a97646b5bbb93b-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/78ac5f77bcc6395884a97646b5bbb93b-500x332.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11839\" alt=\"wedding bar ideas\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/78ac5f77bcc6395884a97646b5bbb93b.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/78ac5f77bcc6395884a97646b5bbb93b.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/78ac5f77bcc6395884a97646b5bbb93b-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/78ac5f77bcc6395884a97646b5bbb93b-500x332.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/greenweddingshoes.com\/glamorous-malibu-wedding-sarah-brendon\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Looking to spice up a non-alcoholic bar, here are a few of our favorite specialty stations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring in flavored Italian sodas, it may even be able to be mixed onsite<\/li>\n<li>Upgrade your coffee bar to include various flavors, chocolate shavings, whipped cream and more<\/li>\n<li>Getting married in a warm month? Look into a fruit smoothie or milkshake station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11840\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11840\" style=\"width: 662px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03f730bb010db6db8cb1690e7e43efe3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-11840 \" alt=\"wedding reception drinks\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03f730bb010db6db8cb1690e7e43efe3.jpg\" width=\"662\" height=\"808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03f730bb010db6db8cb1690e7e43efe3.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03f730bb010db6db8cb1690e7e43efe3-656x800.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03f730bb010db6db8cb1690e7e43efe3-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03f730bb010db6db8cb1690e7e43efe3-500x610.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03f730bb010db6db8cb1690e7e43efe3-672x820.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11840\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-11840 \" alt=\"wedding reception drinks\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03f730bb010db6db8cb1690e7e43efe3.jpg\" width=\"662\" height=\"808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03f730bb010db6db8cb1690e7e43efe3.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03f730bb010db6db8cb1690e7e43efe3-656x800.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03f730bb010db6db8cb1690e7e43efe3-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03f730bb010db6db8cb1690e7e43efe3-500x610.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/03f730bb010db6db8cb1690e7e43efe3-672x820.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/207236020326734313\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you are going to utilize an included bar package our advice would be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk to the venue about which types of alcohol you know your guests will consume the most of, so they can stock their supply appropriately<\/li>\n<li>Ask about having your favorite spirits\/brands available, you may be able to substitute an item<\/li>\n<li>Avoid the urge to pay on consumption, if guests think it is an \u201copen bar\u201d you will be paying for a lot of half-finished and forgotten drinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11841\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11841\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/212f4848a5849994d3100022c4100fe9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11841\" alt=\"wedding bar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/212f4848a5849994d3100022c4100fe9.jpg\" width=\"550\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/212f4848a5849994d3100022c4100fe9.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/212f4848a5849994d3100022c4100fe9-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/212f4848a5849994d3100022c4100fe9-500x667.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11841\" alt=\"wedding bar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/212f4848a5849994d3100022c4100fe9.jpg\" width=\"550\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/212f4848a5849994d3100022c4100fe9.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/212f4848a5849994d3100022c4100fe9-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/212f4848a5849994d3100022c4100fe9-500x667.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/213850682276796524\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Building your bar isn\u2019t just about people getting rowdy. You will be providing your guests drinks, so give some thought to your guest list, and budget, and bring on the fun!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11842\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11842\" style=\"width: 667px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3fbeb41a53a9ff1473303e6d6195eb3c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11842\" alt=\"wedding drinks\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3fbeb41a53a9ff1473303e6d6195eb3c.jpg\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3fbeb41a53a9ff1473303e6d6195eb3c.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3fbeb41a53a9ff1473303e6d6195eb3c-534x800.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3fbeb41a53a9ff1473303e6d6195eb3c-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3fbeb41a53a9ff1473303e6d6195eb3c-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11842\" alt=\"wedding drinks\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3fbeb41a53a9ff1473303e6d6195eb3c.jpg\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3fbeb41a53a9ff1473303e6d6195eb3c.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3fbeb41a53a9ff1473303e6d6195eb3c-534x800.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3fbeb41a53a9ff1473303e6d6195eb3c-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/3fbeb41a53a9ff1473303e6d6195eb3c-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/56858014017411544\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h6 class=\"zemanta-related-title\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Related articles<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\">\n<li class=\"zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li\" style=\"padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;\"><a style=\"box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-cakes\/14-funny-wedding-cake-topper-ideas-yes-it-is-ok-to-have-some-fun\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/i.zemanta.com\/259529348_80_80.jpg\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/i.zemanta.com\/259529348_80_80.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><a style=\"display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 83px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; background-image: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-cakes\/14-funny-wedding-cake-topper-ideas-yes-it-is-ok-to-have-some-fun\" target=\"_blank\">14 Funny Wedding Cake Topper Ideas. 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In the past five years there has been a boom in brides and grooms customizing their bars, and looking at different options than just the standard packages included at many traditional wedding venues (hotels, banquet halls, etc.). Give some thought to your drink selections, and make your bar a reflection of you as [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11837,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[983,19,18],"tags":[1898,889,887,2030,1709,506,822],"class_list":["post-3154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-catering-and-food","category-wedding-planning","category-wedding-reception","tag-alcohol-at-wedding","tag-non-alcoholic-beverages","tag-specialty-drinks","tag-wedding-bar","tag-wedding-drinks","tag-wedding-reception-2","tag-wine"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Building Your Wedding Bar | | TopWeddingSites.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here are some amazing and cool ideas for building your wedding 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