Frequently Asked Questions

Below, we’ve answered common questions about the bar at Twin Gables. If you have more questions, please contact our team – we’re happy to help!

FAQs

    • Full Cash Bar: $1,100

    • Partial Cash Bar: $1,350 for two hours hosted by you, or $1,400 for three hours hosted by you

    • Hosted Bar: $1,600

    • Limit of 10 Beverages: You can choose up to 10 different beverages for your event.

    • Add on up to 4 varities of liquor ( unlimited bottles per variety) *Doesn’t count towards the 10 drink limit.)

    • Visit the bar info page to see more here

    • Pop and Water: Pop and water does not count towards the 10 drink limit.

  • Our Partial Cash Bar lets you offer your guests two hours or three hours of complimentary drinks, covered by you, before transitioning to a cash bar where they pay for their own drinks.

  • No, due to our Class C liquor license, we must provide and serve all alcohol to comply with state regulations. This includes the brides and grooms rooms and rehearsals.

  • We offer a wide selection of beer, wine, cocktails, mixed drinks, frozen cocktails, and FMBs (like White Claw). If you have specific requests, let us know—we can usually accommodate most preferences.

  • No worries! We can still take care of you and your guests with non-alcohol soda, lemonade, tea, and water. Pricing will simply be a $250 staffing fee + $5 per guest. All guests will still be served from the bar area, not to guests seated at their table.

  • There’s no general minimum, but some craft beers, specialty bottled beverages, and wines may have a minimum order, usually not exceeding $200

  • We know figuring out how much to order can be tricky, but don’t worry, we’re here to help. We stock 7 varieties of our house wine, 2 kinds of domestic beer, ____________, . While we can’t promise endless supplies, we’re committed to ensuring you don’t run out. If you’re unsure, reach out—we’re happy to guide you through it.

  • Your bar order is due at the earliest 4 months before the wedding and no later than 3 months before your wedding.

  • The setup fee is due 3 months before your wedding. The remaining balance is due 1 month before the wedding.

  • Yes, we can work with you to create a custom drink menu featuring your favorite beverages, including signature cocktails.

  • Our bar setup includes professional bartenders, cups, ice, and garnishes.

  • Our standard bar service includes 6 hours of bar service, with 1 hour for setup and 1 hour for cleanup. Standard times are from 4 pm until 10 pm.

    You can move the start time earlier at no extra cost (e.g., start at 2 pm and end at 8 pm). If you want the bar to stay open later, you can purchase up to 2 additional hours of bar service at $250 per hour here or on the bar ordering page. If your event exceeds the standard end time, you’ll also need to purchase extra venue rental time separately for $250 per hour. The earliest bar service will start is at 3:05 pm on Fridays and 2 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The latest it can go is 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 10 pm on Sundays.

  • Yes, experienced bartenders are included in all our bar setup fee. They will serve your guests efficiently and professionally.

  • We strictly enforce Michigan’s legal drinking age. No alcohol will be served to guests under 21; our bartenders are trained to check IDs.

Alcohol Purchase & Refund Policy

    • Refundable Items:

      • Canned Beverages: We will refund unopened cans or bottles of domestic beer, Truly, and White Claw, which must be in the original packaging. There are no refunds for any other canned or bottled beverage.

  • House Wine: Refunds are available for unopened bottles of house wine only.

    No refunds for any other wine.

  • Please note that you cannot take home any leftover mixed drinks or cocktails.

    If there is extra, we will refund unopened liquor bottles. Not mixers, garnishs, etc.

  • Refund limit:  We offer refunds on eligible items up to a maximum refund amount of $500.00

  • If you've paid your final bar balance with a credit card and have leftover items eligible for a refund, the refund will be applied to that card.

  • If you've paid your final bar balance with cash or check and have leftover items eligible for a refund, we will issue a refund on the original invoice. We will issue a check for the refund.

  • At Twin Gables Event Center, all alcohol purchases made for your event are for on-premise consumption only. This means you are purchasing the right to use and enjoy these beverages at the bar during your event, and they cannot be taken off the premises.

    No refunds except for the items listed above.

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