Best Bartenders for Your Wedding in Amarillo
How to Choose the Best Wedding Bartender in Amarillo
Three bartending companies we trust, how many you actually need, and the part we handle for you.
If you're looking for the best bartenders for your wedding in Amarillo, these are the three we send our own couples to: Sips and Giggles, Barrel & Lace, and Parties Plus.
These aren't just names we found online. We've worked alongside all three right here, at real weddings, and we've watched how they treat guests when the line is long and the dance floor is full. That's the whole recommendation. They show up, they're good at it, and we trust them with our couples.
Bartenders we recommend | Sips and Giggles, Barrel & Lace, Parties Plus |
Insurance | Insurance: All three carry insurance, and we've verified their coverage |
How many bartenders | Approximately 1 for every 75 guests |
300 guests | About 4 bartenders. One is not enough. |
Security officers | We set them up and add them to your package when alcohol is served |
Who they are | Potter County Sheriff's officers, the same 5–6 since we opened |
Is a Wedding Bartender Worth It?
Yes. A real bartender makes a wedding feel upscale. Your guests walk up to a set bar, get a drink made by someone who knows what they're doing, and get right back to the party.
A professional also handles the alcohol service for you. They watch the bar, help keep your guests safe, and can show proof of their insurance. Your family gets to enjoy the night instead of running drinks.
How Many Bartenders Do You Need for Your Wedding?
This is the question we hear most, and it's the one couples get wrong. One bartender for 300 people is not enough. Not even close.
Lyn at Parties Plus, who has been in business for 22 years, recommends about one bartender for every 75 guests. She's clear that it's a guideline, not a hard rule. Here's what that looks like:
100 guests: about 2 bartenders
200 guests: about 3 bartenders
300 guests: about 4 bartenders
It can change depending on what you're serving, so ask your bartender what they'd send for your count. A good one will tell you straight, even if it means a bigger quote.
Where the Bar Sets Up at Cornerstone
Your bartender has a few options here. Most set up behind our bar inside the venue. When the weather's nice, we sometimes turn the Silo into a second bar for the evening. And all three of our bartenders have brought out their own setups, like Sips and Giggles' horse trailer or a mobile bar.
The Three Wedding Bartenders We Recommend in Amarillo
Sips and Giggles Mobile Bar
Sisters Brittani and Bailey, owners of Sips and Giggles Mobile Bar, bring personality, professionalism, and a whole lot of fun to weddings at Cornerstone Ranch Event Center! Their adorable converted horse trailer bar is always a guest favorite and can be set up near our iconic windmill to welcome guests with a cocktail as they arrive or near the Silo gates for outdoor celebrations. They can also serve from our built-in indoor bar! Brittani and her TABC-certified team are some of the friendliest faces in the Amarillo wedding industry, always going above and beyond to lend a helping hand and keep events running smoothly. They also offer cash bar services, giving couples a convenient alternative to BYOB. We've loved working with Sips and Giggles year after year, and their combination of creativity, flexibility, and exceptional service makes them a wonderful addition to any wedding or special event!
Visit Sips and Giggles · (806) 316-6227
Barrel & Lace
Haley with Barrel & Lace Bartending is one of our preferred bartending vendors at Cornerstone Ranch Event Center, and for good reason! She's always smiling, incredibly organized, and brings a fun, creative touch to every event. Haley and her professional team frequently serve our smaller weddings and special events, so they know our property inside and out! From signature cocktails personalized to each couple's personality to fun dirty soda bars, Haley has a talent for making every drink feel special. She also offers several beautiful mobile bar setups, perfect for our patio or other spaces outside our traditional indoor and outdoor Silo Bars. She even coordinates her bar décor with the wedding's colors and theme! Professional, dependable, and full of creative ideas, Haley is always a pleasure to work with!
Visit Barrel & Lace - (806) 679-1948
Parties Plus
Lyn with Parties Plus Bartending Service has been a trusted part of weddings at Cornerstone Ranch Event Center for over 12 years! With 22 years in the industry, Lyn knows how to handle a crowd, and we've watched her and her incredible team flawlessly serve some of the largest wedding receptions in Amarillo. What really sets Parties Plus apart is that their service goes far beyond bartending! From helping caterers bring in food and clearing tables to taking out trash and assisting with end-of-night cleanup, her crew jumps in wherever they're needed. Some of Lyn's dedicated staff have worked alongside her for 12 to 18 years, and that experience truly shows! They're professional, dependable, and always willing to lend a helping hand. If you're planning a large wedding or reception, Lyn and her team are some of the first people we'd recommend!
Visit Parties Plus · (806) 584-4278
What We Handle So You Don't Have To
Two things brides usually chase down on their own. At Cornerstone, you don't.
Security officers. Anytime alcohol is served, we set up the officers and add them to your package. You never have to call anyone. They're Potter County Sheriff's officers, and they're the same 5–6 officers we've had since we opened. They're here for one reason: to make sure everyone gets home safe.
Bartender Insurance. All three bartenders we recommend carry insurance, and we've already seen their documentation, so there's no hunting down paperwork two weeks before your wedding.
Wedding Liability Insurance. Your bartender's insurance and your own wedding event insurance are two different things. A bartender's policy covers certain risks related to their business and services, while a separate wedding liability policy can provide additional protection for you as the event host.
We always recommend considering a day-of wedding liability insurance policy for extra peace of mind, especially when alcohol is served. Be sure to check whether the policy includes host liquor liability coverage. You can explore coverage options through EventGuard's wedding insurance page for Cornerstone Ranch.
You can see everything included in our wedding packages and pricing
Hiring a Bartender Who Isn't on Our List
You're welcome to go outside these three. Just ask two things first. Do they carry insurance? And do they have enough staff for the size of your wedding?
Our post on the cheapest wedding vendor vs. the right one walks through why the lowest quote can cost more on the wedding day.
Questions to Ask Any Wedding Bartender
How many bartenders will you send for my guest count?
Do you carry insurance, and can you send proof to my venue?
Have you worked at my venue before?
What's included: setup, cleanup, ice, cups?
Will your staff help anywhere else, like trash or the cake table?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bartenders do I need for a 100-person wedding?
About two. Parties Plus recommends roughly one bartender for every 75 guests, so 100 guests rounds up to two. It can change depending on what you're serving, so ask your bartender.
How many bartenders do I need for a 200-person wedding?
About three. At 300 guests, plan on about four. One bartender for 300 people is not enough.
Is a wedding bartender worth it?
Yes. A professional bartender makes the bar feel upscale, keeps the line moving, and handles the alcohol service so your family can enjoy the night.
Do I need security officers if we're serving alcohol?
At Cornerstone, yes, and we handle it. We set up Potter County Sheriff's officers and add them to your package anytime alcohol is served.
Do your recommended bartenders carry insurance?
Yes. All three carry insurance, and we've already seen it. We still tell every bride it's good peace of mind to buy a day-of liability policy as another level of protection. Ask your agent whether it includes host liquor liability coverage.
Can you have a mobile bar at a wedding in Amarillo?
Yes. At Cornerstone Ranch Event Center, we've welcomed mobile bar setups, including Sips and Giggles' horse trailer by our windmill. Couples can also use our bar inside the venue, and on nice evenings the Silo can serve as a second bar.
Can I hire a bartender who isn't on your list?
Yes, but we need to see license and insurance prior to you booking with them. Make sure they carry insurance and have enough staff for your guest count.
Pour Something Good
The bar is where your guests end up between every big moment. The toast, the first dance, the Grand March. Hire people who are good at it, put enough of them back there, and let us handle the rest.
Want to see the bar inside, the Silo, or where the horse trailer parks by the windmill? Come take a tour! We'd love to walk you through the possibilities and help you envision your wedding day at Cornerstone Ranch Event Center.
Ready to start planning? Explore more wedding tips and inspiration on our wedding planning blog, or schedule a tour to see everything Cornerstone Ranch has to offer!
Happy wedding planning.
XOXO – Ally
Cornerstone Ranch Event Center
1901 Cement County Road
Amarillo, Texas 79124
(806) 681-4319
cornerstoneranchevents.com
cornerstoneranchamarillo@gmail.com
Serving couples from Canyon, Amarillo, Bushland, Hereford, Vega, Canadian, Guymon, Dalhart, Pampa, Borger, Dumas, Lubbock, Plainview, and communities across the Texas Panhandle.
About Cornerstone Ranch Event Center
Cornerstone Ranch Event Center is a locally owned and operated wedding and event venue just west of Amarillo, Texas. We've been helping couples celebrate here since 2014, and after more than a decade of weddings, we've learned that good wedding planning is about much more than choosing pretty details. It's about knowing what works in real weddings, asking the right questions, planning for West Texas weather, taking care of your guests, and creating a day that actually flows.
That's why we write these wedding planning guides. Our goal is to share what we've learned from years of hosting Amarillo-area weddings and give couples practical information they can actually use — whether they ultimately choose Cornerstone Ranch or another venue in the Texas Panhandle.
Our venue offers over 10,000 square feet of climate-controlled indoor space, indoor and outdoor options, flexible layouts for celebrations both large and small, and room for up to 500 guests. We're family owned, continually improving the property, and proud to serve couples from Amarillo, Canyon, Bushland, the Texas Panhandle and beyond.
We regularly review and update our wedding planning articles as information, pricing, venue features and local resources change.
