page 91 X metropolitan weddings X Summer / fall 2021
shakers mobile bartending service
417.718.7277 7530 US-60 , Republic , MO www . shakersmobilebartending . com good numbers !
Amy Oberbeck has always bartended as a second job . When the market crashed , someone had asked her , “ Why don ' t you start a mobile bartending service for weddings ?” And Shakers was born . She started this business almost 8 years ago and built it from the ground up with a foundation of appropriate marketing , impactful social media , but most importantly , a good rapport with people in the wedding industry . Vendor relationships are vital in this business and Amy treasures these business partnerships .
When a bride and groom meet with Amy , as she says , “ coming up with a great bar is like layers of an onion . It is not just showing up with alcohol at the wedding , but first getting good numbers .” Years ago , Amy found that if you add an insert to the wedding invitation informing your guests that you are having either an open or cash bar at your wedding and simply asking , “ What do you prefer ? Beer ? Wine ? Mixed drinks ? Non-alcoholic drinks ?” it sets the foundation for a great bar . With good numbers in hand , and not just the number of guests attending , but how many drinkers and their preferences , you can plan more efficiently for a fantastic bar . Trendy drinks come and go , but Amy advises her clients to “ Create whatever it is you envision .” Do you want signature drinks ? Amy loves creating visually appealing drinks . Do you want traditional mixed drinks ? The Shakers team are pros . Do you like beer and wine ? Let Amy and her team help you choose the right ones and decipher the correct amount to order based on your guest list and their preferences .
Serving alcohol is a liability that Shakers takes seriously . You never want a celebratory event to become a tragic situation . Shakers Mobile Bartending Service is licensed and insured and always books at least 2 bartenders for any party of up to 200 people . This makes her bar more efficient and safe . They know as soon as the ceremony is over , the bar will immediately get hit with a line and they want to have the staff prepped and ready to make that line run smoothly . If the bar runs out of ice or cups , one of the bartenders can easily step out to restock while not affecting the guests , the party , or shutting down the bar .
Amy loves building relationships with her clients and it is even more meaningful when these clients become bartenders and friends like many of her past customers . Again , Amy appreciates good relationships and will build her business with trustworthy bartenders .
favorite wedding drink
“ Anything that can be muddled . I love fresh fruit and mint in drinks like a Raspberry Mule or a Blackberry Fence Post .”