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Katie
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DIY Alcohol cost?

Katie, on December 14, 2013 at 1:56 AM

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Has anyone bought their own alcohol for the reception and willing to share how much it cost? I'm trying to figure out how much room to leave in my budget since it will likely be one of the larger expenses but won't be needed until a few days prior. We're having 150 people and most likely beer and...

Has anyone bought their own alcohol for the reception and willing to share how much it cost? I'm trying to figure out how much room to leave in my budget since it will likely be one of the larger expenses but won't be needed until a few days prior.

We're having 150 people and most likely beer and wine only. My venue allows us to bring our own and doesn't charge service fees, but we are not allowed to have a cash bar (nothing can be sold at the venue) and someone has to be serving as opposed to guests just helping themselves. I got a quote for 2 bartenders for 4 hours of $350, which I felt was reasonable.

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    Just Said Yes May 2025
    Catherine ·
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    Hi, can you share which bartenders you used? I'm in pretty much the exact same situation, except that I haven't even found anyone as affordable as $350 for two bartenders! Thanks!

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    Just Said Yes May 2025
    Catherine ·
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    Who did your bartending? Did you find them through any particular platform? Thanks!

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