Wedding bartenders who actually understand wedding timelines.

It varies by bartender and is confirmed when you book. Every wedding booking includes a professional bartender who brings their own tools and handles setup and breakdown of the bar. Some bartenders list a portable bar on their profile; glassware and ice are otherwise the host's to provide, and ice can be added with Ice Service. You supply the beverages, and the Stock List helps you plan the purchase.

It depends on your guest count and your bar menu, not on a fixed ratio. As planning guidance for 3–4 hours of service: up to 50 guests, 1 bartender; 51–75 guests, 1–2. From there, the ranges split by menu. For beer, wine, ready-to-drink, and basic mixed drinks: 76–100 guests, 1–2; 101–150 guests, 1–3; 151–200 guests, 2–4; 201–300 guests, 2–6. When the menu includes cocktails or mocktails: 76–100 guests, 2; 101–150 guests, 2–4; 151–200 guests, 2–5; 201–300 guests, 3–8. Weddings staff slightly higher than other events at the same guest count. If you are adding a flair performer, that is a dedicated entertainer on top of the pouring team. The Smart Staffing Calculator recommends a bartender count from your guest count, service hours, beverage menu, and event type. It recommends at least two above 60 guests when the menu includes cocktails or mocktails, and above 125 guests on any menu.

Yes. Bartenders develop personalized signature cocktails based on your preferences, theme, or favorite flavors. Recipe cards can be provided so guests can recreate the drinks later.

Yes. Captain Service bartenders coordinate directly with wedding planners, venue staff, and other vendors to align with the event timeline.

Plan a covered backup spot for the bar — a tent, a covered patio, or an indoor space at your venue. Tents, heaters, and other weather cover usually come from the host, the venue, or a rental vendor rather than with bar service, and the bartender works with you and your venue on the backup plan for the bar.

Whether RBS certification matters for your wedding depends on the venue. California's Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) rules apply to alcohol servers at ABC-licensed premises, and certification is valid for three years. Private events at unlicensed locations are generally outside that requirement, but your venue or caterer may have its own rules — check with them. RBS is not required to join bartendersNow™. Bartenders upload their own certification details to their profile, and you can filter for it. We do not verify certifications. Bartenders are independently responsible for complying with California law on serving minors and visibly intoxicated guests.

You do — hosts purchase the alcohol, and the Stock List generates an ingredient-level shopping list sized to your guest count and bar package. Your bartender brings their own professional tools; glassware and ice are the host's to provide unless you book Ice Service or agree otherwise with your bartender.

Every quote reflects a 12% platform fee for hosts and a 12% fee on bartender earnings, both shown before you commit.

That's set by your venue, not by us — many venues (hotels, halls, wineries) ask outside vendors for a certificate of insurance. Check your venue's requirement and share it in your booking request so your bartender can confirm they meet it.