EventPro Magazine Fall 2014 Fall 2014 | Page 28

What the Pros Know Open Bar? Cash Bar? Modified Bar? Oh My!! Creating the bar that is the best for your event and your budget can be one of the hardest planning aspects of your event, but don’t fret! The main thing to remember is that there is no right or wrong way. Every event is different and many factors can contribute to your decision including the time of event, the venue, the budget, the guest list, the theme, the occasion, and of course, your preferences. You are not constrained to just a straight open bar or cash bar; there are many options. Consider the following options or modify and create your