Florida Weddings & Bartenders – What You Need to Know

Planning to include alcohol at your Florida wedding? 🍷 Hiring a bartender isn’t just a matter of taste—it’s also about safety, legality, and peace of mind. Florida has specific laws surrounding alcohol service at private events, and understanding them can help you avoid costly mistakes.

✅ The Legal Side:

In Florida, if you're serving liquor (not just beer and wine), you must hire a licensed and insured bartender. Many venues—ours included—require proof of insurance and may mandate a certified bartender as part of your rental agreement. This protects you, your guests, and the venue.

❓Questions to Ask Your Bartender:

• Are you licensed and insured for events in Florida?

• Will you provide a copy of your liability coverage?

• Do you have experience with wedding bar service?

• Do you provide your own bar setup and tools?

• Do you monitor guest consumption (for underage or overserved guests)?

🙌 How We Help:

When you hire Yours Truly: Planning & Coordinating, we guide you through this process step-by-step. We have a list of trusted and compliant bartenders we’ve worked with, and we help ensure all paperwork is submitted on time. You can focus on your signature cocktail—we’ll handle the red tape.

📞 Ready to plan a fun, legal, and stress-free wedding bar? Reach out to us today and let’s raise a (properly licensed) glass to your big day!