What to put in the cart
Two per drinker covers a refill without a trip to the sink.
A backup means one stuck cork does not stall the bar.
Wheels it where the crowd is instead of the crowd finding it.
One per guest for the toast, no washing up after.
Everything needed to mix drinks to order, not just pour them.
Jigger, muddler, and strainer in one set covers most cocktails.
Keeps a bottle at the ready without a trip back to the cooler.
The default cup for beer, soda, and everything in between.
Each drink, shown with its work
Every drink page prints the arithmetic and a printable list.
Planning notes for a wedding
- Cocktail hour is usually the heaviest stretch of the night, so front-load your bar staff and ice.
- Offering one or two signature cocktails instead of a full bar trims spirit costs and speeds up service.
- Pre-pour wine at dinner tables 5 minutes before guests sit to prevent service bottlenecks.
For weddings, plan a 60/40 split between red and white wine for fall/winter, or flip it for spring/summer. Budget $12-18 per bottle for a crowd-pleasing selection - guests can't tell the difference between $15 and $40 wine at a party. Consider having champagne for toasts separate from your open bar calculation.