Compare the work you keep as well as the money you spend.
Building the bar yourself can suit a wedding where equipment, supplies and an organiser are already in place. A Cocktailhire wedding package brings the cocktail bar, team, selected ingredients, ice and glassware together under one booking.
A fair comparison includes buying, delivery, storage, preparation, staffing and clearing arrangements, not only bottles and a bar front. Decide who is responsible for each part and what happens if it is missing on the day. A package removes the shopping task for its agreed cocktail ingredients; it does not silently take over unrelated venue or catering jobs.
A practical example
If a family member is buying ingredients while the caterer supplies some glasses and another company brings a counter, someone still has to coordinate quantities, arrival times and responsibilities. Include that work when judging the alternative.
What to confirm for your wedding
- Equipment and supplies already available
- Who coordinates delivery and preparation
- Like-for-like guest numbers, hours and menu choices
Continue with the related wedding planning guide. For the bar, team and cocktail supplies together, see our wedding cocktail packages.
Tell us about your wedding with the date, postcode, guest number and the times you want cocktails served.