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Pricing guides, planning advice, and the occasional letter — written honestly, for couples and hosts who read the whole story.
Pricing Guide · San Antonio · 6 min read
How Much Does a Mobile Bartender Cost in San Antonio?
Real 2026 mobile bartender pricing for San Antonio weddings and events — flat-rate packages from $700 with ice included, what is included, hidden fees to watch for, and how dry hire saves you thousands.
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Pricing Guide · Austin · 6 min read
How Much Does a Mobile Bartender Cost in Austin?
Transparent 2026 mobile bartender pricing for Austin, Dripping Springs, Lake Travis and Hill Country weddings — flat packages from $700 with ice included, what is included, and how dry hire beats a per-drink open bar.
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Pricing Guide · Houston · 6 min read
How Much Does a Mobile Bartender Cost in Houston?
Honest 2026 mobile bartender pricing for Houston, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy and Cypress weddings and events — flat packages from $700 with ice included, travel explained, and how dry hire beats a per-drink open bar.
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Pricing Guide · Dallas–Fort Worth · 6 min read
How Much Does a Mobile Bartender Cost in Dallas?
Transparent 2026 mobile bartender pricing for Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, McKinney and Southlake weddings and events — flat packages from $700 with ice included, travel explained, and how dry hire saves thousands.
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The Insider Guide · 5 min read
Dry Hire Bartending Explained: Why Texas Couples Save Thousands
What is a dry hire mobile bar? How Texas TABC rules make it the smartest way to host a wedding bar — what you buy, what we bring (including the ice), and how couples save $1,500–$3,000 versus an open bar.
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A Letter from the Founder · 4 min read
Why We Book Only 20 Weddings a Year
On the philosophy of limited bookings, bespoke cocktail design, and why luxury weddings demand a slower, more considered mobile bar.
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