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Tips and guides for planning a great bar at your South Florida event - BYOB shopping math, wedding bar advice, and signature cocktail ideas.
How Much Alcohol Do You Actually Need for Your Party?
A simple BYOB shopping guide for South Florida events: how much beer, wine, and liquor to buy per guest, with sample lists for 50 and 100 people.
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BYOB Wedding Bar in Palm Beach: How It Works (and Why It Saves You Money)
How a BYOB wedding bar works in Palm Beach County - what's included, how much it saves versus a traditional open bar, and how our bartending team runs your night.
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5 Signature Cocktails Worth Serving at Your South Florida Event
Five crowd-pleasing signature cocktails perfect for Palm Beach weddings and parties - from a lychee Pink Lady to an espresso-forward tequila pour.
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What Is a Michelada Board, and Why Every Quinceanera in Palm Beach Wants One
A michelada board is the drink station stealing every Palm Beach quinceanera. Here is what goes on one and why it belongs at your XV.
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Quinceanera Bar Planning: Real Cocktails for the Adults, Craft Mocktails for the Teens
Half your quinceanera guests cannot drink. Here is how to plan a XV bar that treats the adults and the teens equally well.
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BYOB Bartending Explained: How Dry-Hire Keeps Your Event Bar Affordable
BYOB bartending, or dry-hire, is how most Florida events keep the bar affordable and legal. Here is how it works and what to buy.
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How Much Should a Bartender Charge for a Private Party? 2026
Real 2026 pricing from a Palm Beach County bartending service. Packages from $400, what's included, and what drives the cost up or down.
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5 Bar Add-Ons That Make a Wedding or Party Feel Custom
Five bartending add-ons - michelada board, toast service, mocktail menu, extra hours, full bar - that make a wedding or party feel custom.
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