What is the job of a wedding bartender?

The main role of a wedding bartender is to mix drinks for guests during the wedding reception. This includes selecting beverages, managing a special cocktail hour, and staffing the bar while ensuring all regulations are followed. Similar to regular bartenders, wedding bartenders also check identification, clean equipment, manage supplies, and may have assistants to direct. However, unlike regular bartenders, they may be paid a flat fee plus the cost of supplies and bill one client for the entire amount. Wedding bartenders focus exclusively on weddings in areas that regularly host weddings, unlike banquet bartenders who also serve drinks at non-wedding events.