How to have an affordable open bar at your wedding - One quick win!!
An open bar is often one of the first things couples say they'd love to have at their wedding. After all, there's nothing quite like treating your guests to a drink (or two!) and creating a relaxed, sociable atmosphere.
The downside? Many couples assume an open bar is simply too expensive, especially if they're working to a budget.
The good news is that there is an affordable option that many couples don’t even know exists. Dry Hire!
What is a Dry Hire bar?
One of the biggest misconceptions about an open bar is that the bar company has to supply all the drinks. In reality, many mobile bar companies offer a dry hire service, which can save couples a significant amount of money.
With a dry hire bar, you purchase all of the alcohol and soft drinks yourself, usually from a supermarket or wholesaler. The mobile bar company then provides everything else – the professional bar, experienced staff, glassware, refrigeration, ice, equipment and all the expertise needed to serve your drinks throughout the day.
It means you still get the experience of a fully staffed, professional wedding bar, but without paying retail prices for every drink served.
Why is it more affordable?
Instead of paying standard pub or bar prices for drinks, you are paying supermarket or wholesaler prices. This means no mark up on each drink being served.
The menu can also be condensed so that you are bulk buying multiple of the same thing, rather than trying to have a wide selection and catering to every eventuality.
Any unopened bottles are then yours to take home and keep. Or if purchasing from wine merchants such as Majestic, they will often buy unused bottles back from you. Simply discuss this with them at point of order.
Professional bar service.
We don’t just turn up and pour a few drinks, you get the full service, same as any other package.
If you’d like any welcome drinks poured and ready as guests arrive, consider it done. Water and wine to be topped up on the tables, done. Toast drinks poured ahead of the speeches, no problem!
You’ll have use of a fully equipped mobile bar, this will be kept clean and organised throughout the day. Serving guests efficiently and creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Our professional bartenders are friendly and love what they do, and this spills over into the drinks too.
Drinks will be chilled and rotated as needed, ensuring that every glass is ice cold and there’s not a warm beer in sight.
Glassware is also included, so that’s all the table settings taken care of too.
How do I know if Dry Hire is right for my Wedding?
Dry hire bars are particularly popular at venues where couples have the freedom to create their day from scratch, if you are planning one of the following:
Farm weddings
Barn weddings
Blank canvas venues
Marquee weddings
Garden/at home wedding
These types of venues often don't have an in-house licensed bar, giving you the flexibility to choose a mobile bar service instead. A dry hire bar allows you to buy your own drinks while leaving the serving, chilling, glassware and bar management to experienced professionals. It's a cost-effective way to offer your guests an open bar without compromising on quality or service.
If you're looking for the most affordable way to offer your guests an open bar, dry hire is well worth considering. It gives you complete control over your drinks budget while still providing your guests with a professional bar experience.
At Tchin-Tchin Bar, we specialise in dry hire wedding bars across Yorkshire, helping couples create a seamless drinks service that's tailored to their day, their venue and their budget.
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