Fun at the bar

One of the things we were looking for in a venue – although it wasn’t mandatory – was the ability to stock our own bar. And luckily for us, we found a venue that would allow us to do that. Not only will we save a good amount of money by bringing in our own alcohol, but we can customize which types of beverage we want to serve, and we can showcase some local wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Because we’re saving on what we’re serving, I thought it would be fun to make some bar accessories to make this a really fun part of the party. The bar will be the focal point of the cocktail hour between ceremony and dinner, so I thought it would be fun to infuse people’s drinks with the spirit of the event: Bright, Bold, with a little quirk. Here are some of my favorite ideas I’ve found so far:

These geometric stirrers definitely capture our aesthetic, and they’re really cute! I think painting each facade a different color with a stirrer or two for 150 guests might be a bit much, though.

Instead, I think I’ll buy plain wood faceted beads and we’ll casually dip dye them in bright colors like these ones I found on etsy. After I round up the supplies I’ll be sure to share how they turn out! Now that the weather is cooling down and we’re coming inside from a seattle summer I’ve got DIYs up my sleeve left and right!

Source: Like Beads 8

What are your ideas for sprucing up drinks for your guests