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Based out of Sarasota, FL, The Wandering Whale offers bar services for weddings across the Sunshine State. Boasting years of experience in the hospitality sector, owner Jill Martini adores delighting couples and their loved ones with her vintage mobile bar. Constructed in 1978, this former horse trailer has been transformed into a boutique bar with an eye-catching modern style. Offering a range of helpful beverage services, this business is committed to providing you with a truly distinctive bar experience.

For Jill, The Wandering Whale represents an amalgam of her three great loves: weddings, hospitality, and design. After graduating from Ringling School Of Art and Design with a mojor in interior design, she embarked on a lengthy career in the restaurant industry. She eventually decided to combine her talent for design and entrepreneurial zeal by setting up The Wandering Whale. Defined by its rustic-meets-refined aesthetic, this retro bar is sure to charm your nearest and dearest.

To ensure that everything runs smoothly, one of The Wandering Whale’s skilled bartenders will be there to man the bar. Decor, cups, ice, coolers, mixers, and garnishes can be provided. In addition to their horse trailer bar, the business offers nautical and coastal themed bars. Services such as delivery, set-up, and pick-up will be included in your package.

Services Offered

What started as one refurbished 1978 horse trailer has since expanded to become a fleet of bars that can be rented with or without a bartender. The Classic and Coastal Botanical Bars make for adorable counter options, while the Bar Boat lends a nautical flair to receptions. The original white horse trailer, decorated with locally sourced flowers, has been fully restored to a chic and sophisticated bar. All four bars come fully equipped with cups, napkins, ice, and coolers. Couples can also procure Jill’s bartending services separately if they already have a bar. Perfect for outdoor receptions and cocktail hours, the Wandering Whale offers an unforgettable night of excellent service and delicious drinks along the shimmering Florida coast.

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Alisha
Alisha Sent on 10/10/2022
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Amazing Experience!

Working with Jill and The Wandering Whale was such an amazing experience. From the start communication was great and I was super grateful to not have to worry about anything other than choosing our bar options.
We used this service for our rehearsal dinner. Jill showed up early in the day to get everything setup (which might I add the bar setup was BEAUTIFUL).
Later in the night the bartender arrived early and took care of everything, she was so pleasant and made the whole experience great. I highly recommend using The Wandering Whale for any event!
Amanda
Amanda W. Sent on 01/30/2022
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Awesome!

Our venue introduced us to the Wandering whale and we are sooo grateful they did!! Jill has a beautiful set up with customizable details that allow you to make your day perfect!! She was so understanding when we decided to move our date secondary to Covid. Jill was so responsive and made everything perfect from running with our signature drinks ideas even one named after our dog to providing us a an alcohol grocery list based on our guest count! Our guests stated how nice her and fellow bartender were the night of our big day! Her company is amazing and grown so much even from when we booked her so I am sooo grateful we were able to have her as part of our big day as her bar accented our wedding design perfectly. Thank you for everything Jill the Wandering Whale was defiantly a special part of our big day!
Alexa
Alexa K. Sent on 03/24/2021
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Absolutely fabulous rentals!

Jill and the Wandering Whale are the most AMAZING company. Jill is the sweetest and most amazing human to work with. Her bars and rentals are also the highest quality you will find for the most reasonable price. I originally only booked one bar rental with them, and then ended up booking another bar AND bar backs as my wedding got closer because they were just so perfect and fit my wedding vibe perfectly. They are malleable to your vision and so versatile! Highly recommend WW and Jill!! :)
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