Wedding Bartenders in Los Angeles
Bartenders only, or the whole bar. A menu written for the two of you, staff your venue will accept, and one person to call from the first quote to the last dance.
Call or text 310 985 3014
Two ways to do the bar
You buy the drinks, we pour them
The lower-cost way, and the right one if your venue lets you bring your own alcohol. You supply the spirits, wine, beer, mixers, ice and glassware. We send RBS-certified bartenders with their own tools. Four hour minimum.
Not sure how much to buy? Use our alcohol calculator guide.
Get My PriceWe bring the whole bar
Nothing to buy, nothing to return the next morning. Spirits, beer, wine, mixers, sodas, ice, garnishes and cups, priced per guest. Add a bar, glassware and a custom cocktail menu if you want them.
Plan My EventWedding bar packages
Priced by how much your guests drink. Light is one to two drinks each, medium is three to four, heavy is six or more.
| Package, per guest | Light | Medium | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full bar | $19 | $38 | $57 |
| Craft cocktail bar | $25 | $50 | $75 |
| Craft cocktails and full bar | $37 | $74 | $111 |
Full bar covers top-shelf spirits, beer, wine, mixers, sodas, ice, garnishes and cups. Craft cocktail bar adds three cocktails built around your wedding and a printed bar menu. Zero-proof: our wellness bar (matcha, kombucha, coconut water, zero-proof cocktails) can be added to any package from $18 a guest. Bartenders are charged separately by the hour.
Add what the venue does not have
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bar rental: 6ft white wood bar, 4 ice tubs, trash can, delivery and pick up | $1,195 |
| Back bar | $365 |
| Glassware | $1.95 a glass |
| High top table with spandex cover | $95 each |
| Space heater | $275 each |
| Linen | $40 each |
| Servers for passed drinks or dinner | $79 an hour |
| DJ | $650 for four hours |
| Catering, chefs on site | from $140 a guest |
Glassware delivery is $390, waived when a bar rental is on the same booking. Mobile bar rental · Wedding catering
What a wedding bar costs
Bartenders only: 100 guests, four hour reception
| 2 bartenders, 5 hours at $79 | $790.00 |
| Service charge, 2 staff at $100 | $200.00 |
| Card processing, 3.6% | $36.00 |
| Total | $1,026.00 |
Bartenders arrive 30 minutes early to set up and stay 30 minutes after, so a four hour reception bills 5 hours.
Full bar: 120 guests, four hour reception
| Full bar, medium, 120 guests at $38 | $4,560.00 |
| 3 bartenders, 5.5 hours at $79 | $1,303.50 |
| Bar rental | $1,195.00 |
| Glassware, 360 glasses at $1.95 | $702.00 |
| Service charge, 3 staff at $100 | $300.00 |
| Sales tax, 9.75% on bar, rental and glassware | $630.00 |
| Card processing, 3.6% | $313.00 |
| Total | $9,003.50 |
About $75 a guest. With the drinks supplied, bartenders set up an hour early, so the reception bills 5.5 hours.
Travel is free in central Los Angeles: Malibu is $60 per staff member, Orange County $90, Palm Springs $200. See the full rate card.
What your venue will ask for
Most Los Angeles venues want proof before an outside bar team is allowed on site. We send it before they ask.
| Certificate of insurance | General liability, liquor liability and workers' compensation, $1M per occurrence and $2M aggregate. Free on request. |
| Additional insured | If the venue needs to be named on the certificate, our broker issues it: $250 under 100 guests, $350 for 100 or more. |
| RBS certification | Our bartenders hold California Responsible Beverage Service certification. |
| Employees | Every bartender is a W-2 employee of Platinum Bartenders LLC, not a contractor. |
Ask your venue for its vendor requirements when you book it and send them to us with your enquiry.
How it works
Our bars
"Professional, easy to work with, and genuinely great at what they do. The drinks were excellent, the service was smooth, and they brought a relaxed confidence that made the whole event better."Asha Packshaw · Google review
"The bartenders were friendly and professional... Everyone kept complimenting me on how amazing the food, servers and drinks were."Brittany Ledford · Google review
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Wedding bar questions
How much do wedding bartenders cost in Los Angeles?
Our bartenders are $79 an hour with a four hour minimum, plus a $100 service charge per bartender and a 3.6% card processing fee. Two bartenders for a 100 guest, four hour reception come to about $1,030 when you supply the drinks. If we supply the bar, packages start at $19 a guest.
How many bartenders do I need for my wedding?
One for every 50 guests. That is two for 100 guests and three for 150. Add one if you are serving craft cocktails or expect a busy bar.
Can we buy our own alcohol?
Yes. Book bartenders only and supply the spirits, wine, beer, mixers, ice and glassware yourself. Our bartenders bring their own tools. Check that your venue allows outside alcohol first.
What is included in a wedding bar package?
The full bar package includes top-shelf spirits, beer, wine, mixers, sodas, ice, garnishes and cups. The craft cocktail package adds three cocktails designed for your wedding and a printed bar menu. Bartenders are charged separately by the hour.
Do you bring the bar itself?
If you need one. A bar rental is $1,195 and includes a 6ft white wood bar, four ice tubs, a trash can, delivery and pick up. Glassware is $1.95 a glass.
Will my venue accept you as an outside vendor?
We carry general liability, liquor liability and workers' compensation insurance and send a certificate on request at no charge. If your venue needs to be named as additional insured, our broker issues that certificate for $250 under 100 guests or $350 for 100 or more.
Can we have a signature cocktail?
Yes. The craft cocktail package includes three cocktails built around your wedding. A fully themed cocktail menu is $375.
Do we tip the bartenders?
Gratuity is welcome and never required. It is separate from the service charge and can be given in cash or added to your payment method.
What is your cancellation policy?
A 25% cancellation fee applies once you have booked, 50% within seven days of the wedding and 100% within 72 hours.
Do you travel outside Los Angeles?
Yes. We cover Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura and Santa Barbara, with a flat travel fee per staff member outside central Los Angeles. Malibu is $60, Orange County $90 and Palm Springs $200.
Get your wedding bar priced
A staff quote takes two minutes online, or send us the details for a full bar plan.
Or call 310 985 3014