Bartending Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Simply put, we are not allowed to apply for your wedding liquor license. It is technically not possible for us to do this, because we are not hosts of your event.  LCRB only allows hosts/organizers of the wedding to apply for the wedding liquor license.

As the host of the wedding, couples, or a close family member (usually Father or Mother of the bride or groom) are allowed to apply for it. The bartenders and the host/organizer both need to hold a valid Special Event Server Certificate, or Serving-it-Right Certificate. 

Liquor License applications can be submitted online and the majority of the Liquor Licenses are approved immediately after submission. 

For more information on liquor licensing, please click here.

By applying for your own liquor license, you determine the price of the drinks at the bar. We offer bartenders for hire, and we sell at the prices you want us to. After the event, we e-transfer you the amount for the drinks sold. 

Weddings are expensive, and liquor is one of the big expenses at each wedding.  Couples who want to recover some of the costs for their weddings via liquor sales are thrilled they can do so by hiring an independent top-rated professional bartending company like Elite Events BC.

By applying for your own liquor license, you, the client, gets to collect the revenue from the bar, instead of being charged $8-$10 per drink by a caterer with a liquor license.  

Almost all weddings require a liquor license. The only exception is, if the wedding (or event) is held at private place/property.

What is considered a private place/property? Read more here.

In order to provide you with an accurate quote we will need the following information:

- Your event date (to make sure we have bartenders available)

- Name and address of your venue (to determine how far we need to travel)

- Estimated guest count at time of inquiry (to determine how many bartenders you will need)

- Estimated duration of the bartending service (many couples don't know this precisely, but as long as they are booked, we can discuss this at a later time).

Once you are booked, we will work together through the rest of the details and make sure the bar service is perfectly planned, stocked and runs smoothly for your special event.

Ready to ask for a quote? Email us: eliteeventsbc@gmail.com 

Yes, you could. Please make sure you hold onto the receipt when purchasing the liquor for your event. You will need it to return the bottles.

Wine = 5 x 5 oz. glasses

Champagne/Prosecco = 6 full flutes

Spirits = 16 x 1.5 oz. servings

Absolutely! We will be happy to discuss these bartending details, and even offer you recipes for your signature Hers and His drinks.

As long as there is WiFi at your venue - yes. We are pleased to offer this service to our bartending clients. Please inquire for details once you are booked with us. 

Yes. Additional charge will be applied, plus we will need to purchase your garnishes. Please inquire about this bartending service once you are booked with us.

As soon as you book your venue. Book Elite Events BC bartending sooner rather than later, as we get booked up fast. 

Absolutely! We will even come up with ideas. Please ask us once you have us booked.