The Perfect Cocktail Hour

Craft cocktails, scrumptious spritzers, and even the perfect mocktail! Let’s talk all things cocktail hour, including custom drinks from our exclusive bartending service: Mama’s Medicine, ideas for unique service, and tips and tricks to ensure a cocktail hour as smooth as a fine whiskey.

Choosing your Menu

Choosing the right drinks for your event should be a fun and exciting process that helps reflect your own personal style through the service. Mama’s Medicine will guide our Hillside couples with a custom tasting session at their brick-and-mortar location in Grand Prairie. Once there, couples can sample cocktails from their menu with exclusive recipes and chat with their knowledgable staff to help decide what packages suit their needs best! Whether you choose something from their pre-selected menu, or collaborate with the bartender to create something totally your own, you’re sure to find something that sparks your style. Some of the most popular options that our Hillside couples love includes The Diablo, The Whiskey Peach, The Hemingway, and The Espresso Martini–the perfect nightcap!

Beer or Booze?

Whether you choose to have beer and wine or a full bar, the choice is yours! Couples can enjoy delicious options with the more budget-friendly Beer and Wine Package, or indulge in mixed drinks with a Full House, Premium, or Luxe Package. No matter what you select you’ll have access to Texas’ most popular beverages, and maybe a few things new to you!

Photo courtesy of Mama’s Medicine. Depicts draft beer taps from Mama’s Medicine Bar in Grand Prairie. Beer selections at weddings will be bottled or canned.

Fun Ideas to Get the Party Started

With our cozy courtyard, your personality can shine through some of the fun ways to incorporate unique twists to your cocktail hour. Add some flair to your service with some of the ideas below!

Beer Burros can make a big impression in a tiny package! These cute little furry friends led around outside by professional handlers can distribute beer and other canned and bottled beverages to guests via the baskets and satchels on their harness. Animal lovers will enjoy these miniature donkeys and their sweet nature as they can take photos and interact with your beverage service in a unique way!

Cocktail Fountain provided by Mama’s Medicine; Florals by Wedfully Yours; Photo by The Lockharts

A champagne or cocktail fountain may be just the thing to add a touch of elegance to your cocktail hour. Add florals for a pop of color, and guests will be wowed by this featured display!

Champagne Tower provided by Mama’s Medicine; Florals by Vella Nest Floral Design; Linens by Nuage Designs; Photo by Jen Symes Photography

Let your love flow with a ceremonial pour into an artfully crafted champagne tower! Whether you like a tall and dramatic tower, or a petite mini-tower, guests will be sure to love the fun of this bubbly centerpiece.

Tips and Tricks to a Smooth Service

No one likes to wait in line for a drink, especially when there’s food, fun, and dancing to be done. Use this guide to reduce your guests wait times and to keep the party going.

From left to right: Espresso Martini Cart, Silver Beer Buckets stationed at the Mobile Bar, Passed Custom Cocktails. All provided by Mama’s Medicine

Have a pre-set cocktail: Incorporate shelving, a cocktail cart, or other setups to allow guests to skip the line and self-serve your signature drink.

Utilize Beer Buckets: Did you know Mama’s Medicine can have stations of beer on ice to quickly serve guests that aren’t waiting on a mixed drink? This handy tip can save time for a simple service!

Passed Drinks: Whether it’s during cocktail hour or the dance party, Mama’s Medicine can provide servers to pass a selected drink around on trays so that your guests can skip the line!

Sit Back and Enjoy the Party!

No matter what drinks you choose or how you infuse your style, your guests are gathering to celebrate your love on your special day! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment–it’s yours to create!