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When budgeting for your open bar, don't forget the talent behind the tap. On average, professional wedding bartenders typically charge between depending on your location and their level of expertise. In major metropolitan areas, premium mixologists can command rates upwards of $50 to $75 per hour .

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When hiring a wedding bartender, the hourly rate typically includes: wedding bartender cost per hour

Most wedding bar service lasts (cocktail hour + reception). Bartenders usually arrive 30–60 minutes early for setup and stay 30 minutes after for breakdown — these hours are often billed at the same rate.

Bartending services Quantity: 2 bartenders Hours: 6 hours (plus 1 hour setup/breakdown) = 7 billable hours each Rate: $45/hour Subtotal: 2 × 7 × $45 = $630 Gratuity (18%): $113.40 Travel fee: $50 Total bartender labor: $793.40 When budgeting for your open bar, don't forget

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The industry standard is one bartender for every 50 guests . If you have 150 guests, you will likely need three bartenders, tripling your hourly labor cost. Unforgettable Drinks, Unmatched Service

| Item | Typical Cost | |------|---------------| | | 15–20% (sometimes included in agency quote — verify) | | Travel fee | $25–100 (or $0.50–$1 per mile beyond 30 mi) | | Corkage / opening fee (if bartender brings no alcohol) | $1–3 per guest, or $50–150 flat | | Late-night extension (past agreed end time) | 1.5x hourly rate, billed in 30-min increments | | Portable bar rental (if venue has no bar) | $50–150 | | License / permit reimbursement (if bartender obtains event permit) | $25–100 |