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!

*Alcohol choices and refund policy are subject to change.

FAQs

    • Full Cash Bar Setup Fee: $1,100

    • Partial Cash Bar Setup Fee: $1,300 for two hours hosted bar for your guests by you.

    • Hosted Bar Setup Fee: $1,600

  • You can choose up to 10 drink options to customize your bar. Here’s how you can mix and match:

    • 4 Types of Cocktails

    • 2 Varieties of Keg Beer

    • Other options include wines, canned beer, and hard seltzers like White Claw or Truly.

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

    • Visit the bar info pageto see more here.

  • 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 knowβ€”we can usually accommodate most preferences.

    • You pay for all drinks and can select from our entire menu, including stocked and non-stocked items.

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

    • You may select from stocked items (e.g., wines, canned beer, hard seltzers) or any cocktails we offer. 

    • Guests pay for their drinks directly.

    • You may select from stocked items or any cocktails we offer. Refunds do not apply for this option.

  • Beer: Bud Light, Budweiser, Miller Lite, Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, Founders All Day.

    Hard Seltzer: White Claw Variety Pack, Truly Berry Variety Pack.

    House Wines: Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Champagne.

    Cocktails: Margarita, Blue Margarita, Frozen Margarita, Frozen Blue Margarita, Frozen Strawberry Margarita, Frozen Peach Margarita, Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri, Frozen Peach Daiquiri, Whiskey and Coke, Vodka Soda, Rum and Coke, Mojito, Old Fashioned, PiΓ±a Colada, Gin and Tonic, Paloma.

  • Beer: Bud Light, Budweiser, Miller Lite, Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, Founders All Day,

    Hard Seltzer: White Claw Variety Pack, Truly Berry Variety Pack.

    House Wines: Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Champagne.

    Cocktails: Margarita, Blue Margarita, Frozen Margarita, Frozen Blue Margarita, Whiskey and Coke, Vodka Soda, Rum and Coke.

    • 2 Keg Varieties of Beer

    • 4 Types of Cocktails

    • 2 Types of Wine (e.g., Red and White)

    • 2 Canned Items (e.g., White Claw and Truly Variety Packs)

    This example uses all 10 options, but you don’t have to select the full 10. Many couples find that 6–8 options offer an excellent variety while keeping things simple.

  • If your crowd leans toward heavy beer drinkers, you may consider ordering an extra keg if you really prefer draft beer. However, keep in mind:

    • We stock canned beer options as a backup and will have plenty available for purchase if needed.

    • For 150 guests, we generally recommend sticking with two kegs unless you are certain your crowd will go through more.

    • If you’re expecting more than 150 guests, such as 200, additional kegs may be a good idea to ensure there’s enough for everyone.

  • For an average drinking crowd with 4 drinks per guest, we recommend:

    Wine:

    • 10 bottles of red wine

    • 10 bottles of white wine

    • (Optional) For champagne, we recommend 8 bottles of red, 8 bottles of white, and 4 bottles of champagne.

    Kegs:

    • 2 full kegs, each serving approximately 116 drinks with 16-ounce pours.

    Canned Items:

    • One 24-pack of Truly Variety Pack

    • One 24-pack of White Claw Variety Pack

    Cocktails:

    • Plan for approximately 300 servings of cocktails. For example, select three cocktail types with 100 servings eachβ€”or any combination that suits your guests.

Our Goal

We’re here to make sure you’re fully covered while also helping you avoid overordering. If having extra kegs gives you peace of mind, feel free to order as many as you’d likeβ€”we’ll help you find the right balance to keep your guests happy without unnecessary costs.

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

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

  • Yes, we’re happy to 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 service, with 1 hour for setup and 1 hour for cleanup, totaling 8 hours. Standard serving times are from 4 pm to 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’d like the bar to stay open later, you can purchase up to 2 additional hours of service at $250 per hour 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 can start is 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 with all our bar setup fees. They’ll serve your guests efficiently and professionally.

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

  • A $150 surcharge applies to hosted bars to cover the cost of additional staffing at the bar.

Alcohol Purchase & Refund Policy

At our wedding bar, we prioritize fairness and simplicity while maintaining our operations' unique needs. Below is our refund policy, which applies to all events and explains how refunds are handled for unused beverages and items.

    • Kegs: No refunds for kegs.

    • Wine: Refunds apply to unopened bottles.

    • Cocktails: Refunds apply to the liquor portion only. Mixers and garnishes are non-refundable.

    • Canned Items: Refunds apply to unopened full cases only.

    • Maximum Refund: $500 for stocked items or $200 for non-stocked items, with a maximum total refund of $500.

    • Kegs: Refunds apply to the unused percentage of the kegs during the first two hours.

    • Wine: Refunds apply to unopened bottles.

    • Cocktails: Refunds apply to the liquor portion only. Mixers and garnishes are non-refundable.

    • Canned Items: Refunds apply to unopened full cases only.

    • Maximum Refund: $500 for stocked items (no non-stocked items allowed).

    • Refunds do not apply for this option.

  • Refunds are applied in this order:

    1. Non-Stock Items: Refunds for non-stock items are applied first, up to the $200 cap.

    2. Stocked Items: Refunds for stocked items are applied next.

    3. Up to the $500 total refund cap.

    4. Refunds apply to unopened liquor, shelf-stable mixers, beer, and wine. No refunds are offered for garnishes or perishable mixers

    • Refunds apply only to unopened, full cases (e.g., 24-packs, 12-packs, 4-packs).

    • Individual cans or partially used cases are not refundable.

    • To maximize refunds, our bartenders will only open cases as needed during your event.

  • Refundable Portion: Refunds apply to the liquor portion only of all cocktails ordered, whether stocked or custom.

    Non-Refundable Portions:

    • Non-alcoholic mixers used in cocktails.

    • Garnishes (e.g., lime wedges, mint leaves).

    Liquor refunds are itemized on your invoice so you can see exactly how much is eligible for a refund.

  • Refunds for non-stocked items (special orders or custom requests) are capped at $200 per event. Refunds apply only to unused, unopened items.

    1. Kegs, whether tapped or untapped.

    2. Canned Items, unless returned as unopened, full cases.

    3. Cocktail Mixers and Garnishes

    4. Add-On Mixers though you may take these items home.

    5. Opened or partially used items of any kind.

  • 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. A check will be issued 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.

    • Refund requests must be made within 7 days after the event.

    • All eligible items must be returned unopened and in their original condition.

    • Refunds will be issued up to the $500 cap, following the rules outlined.

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

  • No worries! We can still take care of you and your guests with non-alcoholic 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 our house items so you won’t run out.

  • No Outside Alcohol: All alcohol served on-site, including for pre-wedding activities (e.g., in bride's and groom's suites), must be purchased through Twin Gables Event Center.

    How It Works:

    • Add alcohol for pre-wedding use to your bar order.

    • Specify pre-wedding use when placing your order to ensure proper delivery.

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