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Just Said Yes May 2018

Self-serve Alcohol vs Hiring Bartending

Tara, on May 15, 2017 at 1:37 PM

Posted in Do It Yourself 33

I am feeling torn between if we should have self-serve alcohol or paying extra to hire someone to come in and serve. The company we are looking at to serve as insurance. I have read a lot about self-serving and being liable if something were to happen. I also do not want people to get out of hand...

I am feeling torn between if we should have self-serve alcohol or paying extra to hire someone to come in and serve. The company we are looking at to serve as insurance. I have read a lot about self-serving and being liable if something were to happen. I also do not want people to get out of hand and drink whatever, whenever. Thoughts?

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  • BoudreauToBe
    Master July 2018
    BoudreauToBe ·
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    Liability issues aside, a licensed pro will be able to serve drinks much faster than people serving themselves. I recently went to a wedding that had 1 self-serve tap, 1 dispenser of water, a couple jugs of wine, and a soda fountain with 2 choices. People just crowded around the whole area, so it was very difficult to get a drink.

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  • TheFutureMrsWalker
    Super August 2017
    TheFutureMrsWalker ·
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    Hire a bartender. Self serve + alcohol is a disaster waiting to happen!!

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  • ReneeEdward
    VIP November 2017
    ReneeEdward ·
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    Hire a pro!

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  • JanissC.
    Super April 2018
    JanissC. ·
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    Hire a bartender.

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  • Jamie
    Super October 2017
    Jamie ·
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    Please hire a bartender. It is a liability to do self serve. A bartender will know when to cut people off, and it is better than having a guest accidsntlt over drink and get in an accident because they overdrank with no supervision

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  • Samantha
    VIP June 2017
    Samantha ·
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    Bartenders have to have a license for a reason... hire a pro. In WA it is illegal to have a self serve bar (outside of your own home) a licensed bartender has to open every beverage/pour every drink, so I would make sure this is not the case for you too, as I would think this is not just a WA thing...

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  • Cass
    VIP August 2017
    Cass ·
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    When in doubt, hire out.

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  • Sarah
    Expert October 2017
    Sarah ·
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    Most venues will require you to hire a professional

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  • Susan
    VIP December 2017
    Susan ·
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    Hire a pro.

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  • Jamie
    Master May 2017
    Jamie ·
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    Hire the bartender. You won't regret it!

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  • Ashley
    VIP March 2018
    Ashley ·
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    Hire a bartender

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  • Mrs. Sitz
    Master July 2016
    Mrs. Sitz ·
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    In Colorado you have to hire a licensed bartender or you have to obtain a liquor license yourself. I would be sure to check with your local laws. However, I'm on team, "hire a pro!" ETA - spelling

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  • Mrs. Sitz
    Master July 2016
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    I believe you'd also have to get million dollar liability insurance. Which is far more expensive than hiring a bartender.

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