At your wedding, the bar will most likely be one of the most popular destinations. So, to minimize waiting and maximize dancing, you’ll want to create the perfect wedding bar menu. Our Personal Touch Dining team has compiled a list of tips to help you create a stunning bar menu. With over 30 years of full-service San Diego wedding catering experience, we have insight into what your guests will want to see. Cheers to that!
Offer a Variety of Drink Options
The key to creating a perfect wedding bar menu is to offer many different drink options. Consider this: your grandmother is not likely drink the same thing as your Maid of Honor. You don’t have to offer everything under the sun, as your guests won’t expect this. Instead, make sure that you have all the bases covered.
At weddings, there are three main groups that you’ll want to account for. These groups are the non-drinkers, the light drinkers, and the partiers. To satisfy the non-drinkers, make sure that your bar menu offers fun options like soda or punch. For the light drinkers, wine or a champagne cocktail is a great option. And for the party crowd, make sure that you have an assortment of beer, cocktails, and liquor options.
Feature a Signature Drink at Your Wedding Bar
A great way to showcase your personality at your wedding is to offer a signature drink. Do you love martinis? Does your significant other only drink Whiskey & Coke? Consider creating two signature drinks, one for you and another for your partner! With two drinks, it’s a good idea to make one lighter and the other one stronger. And don’t forget to include a picture of your signature drink in your bar menu. This way, your guests will know exactly what they’re getting (and your bar menu will look beautiful).
Don’t Forget the Wine
At weddings, wine is extremely popular, as many people enjoy drinking it with dinner. You don’’t have to offer ten different types of wine, but make sure that you have the fundamentals. You’ll want to have a light, sweet option as well as a more robust, darker option. White wine like Pinot Gris is a great light choice, while red such as Cabernet Sauvignon can act as your full-bodied wine. Although it’s not a bar requirement, consider mixing in a rosé. This way, you’ll have both extremes, as well as something right in the middle.
Get Crafty with Your Beer
Your wedding bar menu is almost perfect, but what’s missing? The beer! Like wine, you’ll want to make sure that you have the basics. This includes offering a mix of both domestic and import beers. Everyone has their favorite beer, but one or two brands of domestic and one import will work just fine. If you’re a beer lover yourself, don’t be afraid to get creative! Mix in some local craft beers and IPAs to give your wedding a unique feel (and flavor).
Make Your Wedding Bar Menu Stand Out
Don’t let all your hard work go unnoticed! While it’s great to have the options listed above, they become obsolete if they’re not visible to your guests. So, after creating your bar menu, make sure that it’s set in a prominent location. Display the menu at the front of your bar so that your guests can see all your great, versatile drink options. And don’t forget to make a few copies to be passed around. This way, the bar line will move quickly and your guests will remain happy.
