(Closed) Open Bar vs. Host Bar, What does it mean?!

posted 5 years ago in Food
Post # 1
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Busy bee
  • Wedding: September 2017

Ok! So maybe you bees can help me out with some understanding here. I originally did not want to have a bar and just provide unlimited wine, and a champagne toast… however turns out that my family is extremly unhappy about that so I am trying to figure out an alternative.

I was looking at my venue’s list and I know open bar means I pay a set amount and alcohol is free for my guests. However they don’t mention open bar on their packages. They offer a half host and full host option. Does full host mean the same as an open bar?

Some clarification would be super helpful!

 

 

Post # 2
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Helper bee
  • Wedding: June 2017 - Greenspot Farms

An Open Bar is paid for at an hourly rate in addition to a bartender fee. Guests will get unlimited alcohol.

Payment for a Host Bar is measured on consumption. You’ll pay a bartender fee and settle a bill at the end of the night that covers all alcohol consumed. So a better option if you think your guests won’t drink that much.

 

http://blog.cvent.com/blog/meeting-and-event-planning-tips/how-to-decide-between-a-host-bar-and-an-open-bar

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