The Ultimate 2026 Wedding Bar Checklist | From Booking to Last Call
The Ultimate 2026 Wedding Bar Checklist | From Booking to Last Call
Planning your wedding bar doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you’re hosting 60 guests or 260, a clear plan keeps everything smooth — from cocktail hour to last call. Another Round Bar created this easy 2026 wedding bar checklist to help Massachusetts couples stay organized and stress-free.
Step 1: Reserve Your Bar Team Early
Booking your bar early (12-18 months out) locks in your date, guarantees availability, and helps you secure 2025 pricing. Our Another Round Bar calendar for 2026 is already filling up fast across Massachusetts.
Tip: Bundle your planning and bar service through 5 Senses Events + Design for a cohesive design and event flow.
Step 2: Choose Your Package
Decide what type of bar best fits your vision and budget:
Open Bar: Seamless guest experience, flat per-person pricing
Cash Bar: Guests pay per drink, perfect for smaller receptions
Hybrid Bar: You host beer/wine while guests purchase cocktails
Our team walks you through each option so you know exactly what’s included — no surprises.
Step 3: Design Your Signature Drinks
Couples getting married in 2026 are personalizing menus with his-and-hers cocktails, local spirits, and themed garnishes. We’ll help you design recipes that fit your taste and aesthetic — and that photograph beautifully.
Need visual flair? Work with 5 Senses Events + Design to coordinate bar signage, drink tags, and glassware styling.
Step 4: Calculate Quantities
Don’t over- or under-order. Use this quick guide:
1 drink per guest for cocktail hour
2 drinks per guest for dinner hour
1 drink per hour afterward
We handle ordering guidance, ice, and mixers so you don’t have to.
Step 5: Plan Your Bar Layout
Placement is everything. We’ll help you choose the perfect spot for your bar so it’s visible but never crowded — near the dance floor for fun receptions or outside under twinkle lights for summer weddings.
Our portable setups adapt to any venue, from Cape Cod to the Berkshires.
Step 6: Confirm Licenses & Insurance
Every Another Round Bar event includes full liquor liability coverage and TIPS-certified bartenders. You’re 100% protected — no need to worry about compliance or venue requirements.
Step 7: Final Walk-Through
A few weeks before the wedding, we review timing, menu, setup, and logistics to make sure everything runs perfectly. You’ll get your detailed service plan through Harpsen, our wedding management platform, so every vendor stays aligned.
Cheers to Your 2026 Wedding!
Your bar should feel as effortless as your first dance. When you book Another Round Bar, you get a team that brings the drinks, the décor, and the energy — all in one package.
👉 Visit AnotherRoundBar.com to download your custom quote and reserve your 2026 wedding bar today.
