7 Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Bartender for Your Event

If you're planning an event, whether it's a wedding, corporate gathering, or a private party, one of the most important aspects to consider is the quality of the drinks being served. A professional bartender can elevate your event by creating unique and delicious cocktails while keeping your guests entertained. However, choosing the right bartender can be a daunting task, as there are many factors to consider. In this post, we'll discuss the top seven factors to consider when hiring a bartender for your event.

1. Bartender Availability:

   Before starting your search for a bartender, ensure that they are available on the date and time of your event. This is crucial to ensure that you have the right bartender for your event.

2. Bartender Experience and Qualifications:

   You want to hire a bartender who has the experience and qualifications to make great cocktails. Ensure they have the proper certifications and experience mixing drinks before hiring them.

3. Bar Equipment and Supplies:

   Depending on the bartender, they may bring their own equipment, such as shakers, stirrers, and garnish tools. Alternatively, you may need to provide these items yourself. Be sure to clarify this with the bartender before making a final decision.

4. Pricing and Packages:

   Ask about their pricing structure, packages, and any additional fees. This will help you plan your budget accordingly.

5. Customizable Drink Menu:

   Many bartenders can create a customizable drink menu based on your event's theme or your guests' preferences. Make sure to ask if this is an option.

6. Bartender Attire:

   Your bartender's attire can make a significant impression on your guests. Ensure that they dress appropriately and in line with the event's dress code.

7. Bartender Reviews and Recommendations:

   Don't forget to read reviews and ask for recommendations from other event planners or individuals who have hired the bartender before.

By considering these factors, you can ensure that you hire the right bartender for your event.

But, why choose Tamp & Muddle Co?

At Tamp & Muddle Co, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional bartending services for events of all sizes. Our team of experienced bartenders has the expertise to create delicious and unique cocktails while maintaining a professional demeanor. We provide a range of customizable drink menus, bar equipment, and attire options, ensuring that we meet all your event needs.

Here’s what some of our clients are saying:

“Super happy with their service during our wedding. Went flawlessly. Nice staff and totally professional”

— Tom & Oriana

“Jaclyn and Jake,
Thank you so much for another wonderful event. I love the fire pits and the bar was a perfect addition to our event this year!”

— Metric Civil

“The craftsmanship exceeded my expectations, and working with Jake and Jac was a worry-free experience. I knew that with both of their artistic eyes at work, I wasn’t going to have to micro manage set up. It was an absolutely beautiful focal point of our event, and I would not hesitate to rent the fire tables again!”

— Sip N Shop Vancouver

In conclusion, hiring the right bartender can make a significant impact on the success of your event. By considering the seven key factors we've discussed, you can ensure that you hire the perfect bartender for your event. At Tamp & Muddle Co, we are committed to making your event unforgettable with our professional bartending services. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help make your event a success.

3 Benefits of Hiring a Professional Florist for Your Wedding Day

Wedding planning can be a stressful and overwhelming process, but hiring a professional florist can make all the difference. In this blog post, we will discuss three benefits of hiring a florist for your wedding day.

1. Expertise and Creativity:

A professional florist has the expertise and creativity to bring your floral vision to life. With years of experience in the industry, they have the know-how to choose the right flowers and arrangements to complement your wedding theme and venue. A florist can also offer unique and creative ideas to make your wedding décor stand out and create a memorable experience for you and your guests.

2. Stress-free planning

Hiring a florist can take a significant amount of stress off of your wedding planning process. You can trust a professional florist to handle all of your floral needs, from choosing the right flowers and arrangements to setting up and breaking down the décor on the day of the wedding. With a florist handling the floral aspects of your wedding, you can focus on other aspects of your big day and enjoy the planning process.

3. Attention to Detail

A professional florist pays attention to every detail, from the color and texture of the flowers to the placement of the arrangements. They will work with you to create a cohesive look for your wedding that fits your personal style and preferences. With a florist on your side, you can rest assured that the floral décor will be stunning and seamless, making your wedding day even more special.

In conclusion, hiring a professional florist for your wedding day has many benefits. With their expertise and creativity, you can ensure that your floral décor is beautiful, stress-free, and tailored to your unique style and preferences. So, when planning your wedding, consider hiring a professional florist to bring your floral vision to life.

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6 Benefits of hiring a Wedding Planner

Our wedding guide continues with 6 BENEFITS OF HIRING A WEDDING PLANNER.

As a previous Bride, I do get the draw to plan your wedding yourself. However, there are some definite advantages to having a pro by your side. If you love planning parties and are a creative person, you can still have a large part in the planning process and leave some of the not so fun details to a wedding planner, or even just have a Day of Coordinator.

Here are some great reasons why hiring a planner for your wedding is the way to go:

1. You save time.

   Life is busy. Think of how much time you have now to get together with friends or dive into your favorite hobby. How much time do you have?

   If you’re like most people, there isn’t much left over after the daily needs are taken care of.

   From choosing the venue to organising suppliers, professional wedding planners take care of all the hard work, allowing you and your partner to focus on other things-like celebrating your engagement!

   
   
   Featured Wedding Planner: Simply Stone Events

   website: www.simplystoneevents.ca Instagram: @simplystone.events
   

2. You profit from their connections

Likely you are not involved in the wedding industry, so you’re trying to sift through all the vendors. It can be overwhelming to know who to choose. There are a plethora of reputable wedding vendors in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, but knowing who the right fit is for you can end up costing you valuable time and funds.

Leave it up to the Planner who has worked with different vendors, developed relationships and can negotiate prices for you. They will know who fits with your vision the best, and be able to provide you a smooth sailing day.

Featured Wedding Planner: Sit Pretty Events

Website: www.sitprettyevents.com Instagram: @sitprettyevents

3. Details, details, details!

Inevitablly, there will be something you haven’t though of. A wedding planner makes sure that there is nothing overlooked. They take care of all the logistics such as scheduling, having backups in case things go wrong, handling everything down to the smallest detail, such as a spare hairpin. (Remember Jennifer Lopez in The Wedding Planner??)

Featured Wedding Planner: Valley Weddings & Events

Website: www.valleyweddings.ca Instagram: @valleyweddings

4. To understand your vision and ensure it is created.

A wedding planner is dedicated to bring your vision to life. They will be your spokesperson for other suppliers, caterers, florists, bartenders, etc to make sure that what you dreamt of in your head is exactly (or better) what you see on your big day.

Featured Wedding Planner: Smitten Events

Website: www.smittenevents.ca Instagram: @smitten_events

5. Maximize your wedding budget in the best possible way

When a wedding planner is involved, you can be sure your money is being used in the best way possible to help your vision come true.

Their contacts from forming great working relationships allows them to not only know which supplier will be most efficient for your big day but also gives you the bonus of being able to attain discounts, and avoid making costly mistakes.

Featured Wedding Planner: Wednesday Wedding Co.

Website: https://wednesdayweddingco.com/ Instagram: @wednesdayweddingco

6. Stress-Free Wedding Day

On your big day, you'll feel great knowing that your planner is taking command of the venue and vendors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. If any issues arise during the ceremony or reception, they'll be the first one on the scene-and you won't need to worry about anything except enjoying your special day with loved ones.

Featured Wedding Planner: Above & Beyond Event Planning

Website: www.aboveandbeyondeventplanning.ca Instagram: @above.and.beyond.events

Now you know the benefits of hiring a wedding planner, scroll back up and check out the Vancouver and Fraser Valley Wedding Planners we think are gems in the wedding game!

Next up in our wedding guide: Caterers

5 Vancouver Wedding Photographers you need to check out

Okay, so you’re engaged and you’ve started to plan your WEDDING DAY! So many details to figure out but there’s usually a few big ones you already have your heart set on.

Capturing your wedding with photos and video are at the top of the list. You want to be able to look back decades later and reminisce or even see things you missed. (You can’t be everywhere all at once you know)

The best way to get to know and be 100% comfortable with your photographer BEFORE your wedding day, is book an engagement session with them.

Often, their wedding photography packages include an engagement session!

To help you out, Tamp & Muddle Co. has put together a list of photographers in the Fraser Valley and Vancouver area that are rocking the engagement and wedding scene in 2023 and 2024. So here you go ladies and gents…

5 Vancouver Wedding Photographers you need to check out

Annika Marie Brown | Lifestyle and Wedding Photographer based in the Fraser Valley

Your hype girl, bonus bridesmaid, professional third wheeler and baby snuggler. 

Website: https://www.annikamariebrown.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annikamariebrown/

Cedar & Sand | Elopement, Wedding & Family Photography in Vancouver, Fraser Valley, BC and beyond

A madly in Love Husband and Wife Wedding Photography & Video team. Capturing weddings throughout Vancouver's Lower Mainland, Whistler, the Okanagan, Vancouver Island and beyond. 

Website: https://www.cedarandsand.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedar_and_sand_photography/

Feather & Folk | Intimate Wedding Photographer for unique and small weddings

Brooklyn’s inspiration is stirred by the west coast and rocky mountains, organic intimacy & movements, film, blue hour, authentic interactions, warm coffee and nostalgic moments. To her, there is so much magic in mundane moments.

Website: https://www.feather-and-folk.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/featherandfolk/

Elishya Marie | wedding, couples, and branding photographer based in Vancouver, BC

There is nothing she loves more than being creative, shooting amazing weddings and brands and bringing their vision to life. She has a passion for creating rad images to share with the world. Any photographer can give you good photos, but she wants to give you more than that! 

Website: https://www.elishyamariephotography.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elishyamariephoto/

Chelsey Lea | Empowerment, lifestyle, milestones and weddings

If you’re someone wanting candid, fun and emotion filled images, then look no further.

Website: https://www.chelseyleaphotography.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseyleaphotography_/

We truly hope this helps you in your wedding planning, so if you end up choosing one of these amazing photographers, let us know!!

Next up in our Wedding Guide is a list of Wedding Planners that will make your life hella easier over the next several months.

Engaged Couples: How to Choose an Amazing Team of Vendors

So you’ve been recently engaged. CONGRATS!!! This is such an exciting time in your relationship, so soak it alllll up!

The wedding date, location, bridal party, guest list, flowers, THE DRESS, cocktails, dinner menu, invitations, the list goes on. So many details, so many things to plan, so many things to get excited about! I’ll be the first to tell you though… it can be a bit of a rollercoaster of emotions over the next few months.

So, here’s your first piece of advice:

This is YOUR day with your significant other. It’s not your parents, it’s not your friends, it’s YOURS.

While considering advice from the experience of others is beneficial, stick to your gut and plan it how you want your day to go.

For brides, we usually dream about this day from the time we are little girls. But when it comes to being an adult and when the actual time has come, there’s a lot of ideas and trends that can play tricks on us and planning a wedding can be a little overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be!

The best way to choose an amazing team of vendors is through word of mouth.

Whether your are a DIY bride or you want to hire a Wedding Planner, there are a lot of details that need to be hashed out. Since we LOVE details and want to help you worry less about the nitty gritty, Tamp & Mudde Co has put together a list of Vancouver and Fraser Valley wedding vendors you should check out.

First up…since you are recently engaged, you need to check out these 5 Wedding Photographers that are rocking the engagement photo scene.

Cheers,

Questions to ask your Wedding Bartender

The Basics

• Is our wedding date available How far in advance do we need to book with you?

• Do you have the proper license?

Pricing

• How do you charge for your time and for drinks?

• Can you run a cash bar? (Be sure you are able to sell alcohol at your venue. Some don’t allow it.)

• Do I have to buy the alcohol, ice, cups, etc. or will you supply it?

• What is the tipping protocol?

• Can the bar accept credit cards? (If not, does the reception venue have an ATM?)

• Do you carry liability insurance?

• What is the deposit and final payment plan for the entire bill? What forms of payment do you accept?

• What is your cancellation/refund policy?

• When will I receive the contract? (Make sure to get everything in writing in the final contract.)

Drinks

• What cocktails, spirits or beers can you serve?

• Can we request specific drinks? (Specialty liquor, wine, champagne, craft beers, mixed drinks, signature cocktails, etc.)

• Can you provide any special drinks for the non-drinkers?

• How many people will be on staff?

Logistics

• What is your practice for guests who are intoxicated?

• How will the bartenders be dressed?

• How late will the bar be open?

What to Prepare for your Bartender

• Make a list of common beers and drinks you know your friends and family will be ordering, so they can order an appropriate amount of popular drink choices, or provide you with a shopping list.

• Provide tables, linens, rags, etc. for behind bar and front bar service (if you book with Tamp & Muddle Co, the bar and rags are included in our bar rentals)

• Provide ice, cups, bar napkins, cutting board, shakers, and anything the bartender may not provide. (With Tamp and Muddle Co, basic bar tools are included in the bar rental)

We hope this helps you with planning your big day! Whether you are using us to bartend, or hiring a bartender in addition to renting our mobile horse trailer bar, this list of questions will ease your mind and help with the planning process. When you add bartending to your package with us, it includes a consult with our Bar Manager. Consultation & Guidance helps you with everything you need to know and answers these questions in detail.

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