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Rikki's Mobile Bar
1985 Club Wagon • Tri-Cities, WA

Wedding Bartending

Wedding Bartender Service in the Tri-Cities, WA

A licensed mobile bar and bartending team for weddings in Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco — served from a restored 1985 Club Wagon so the bar becomes part of the day, not just a table with bottles on it.

How wedding bar service works

  1. 1. Tell us about your day. Date, venue, guest count, and event style — ceremony and reception together, reception only, or a rehearsal dinner.
  2. 2. Choose a bar direction. Beer & wine, classic cocktails, or a premium signature/mocktail program. We help you land on the right tier for your guest list.
  3. 3. We handle the license, the alcohol, and the logistics. Purchasing, permits, staffing, setup, and breakdown are ours to manage.
  4. 4. You get to be a guest at your own wedding. The team runs the bar from arrival through last call.

What you don't have to worry about

  • Buying, transporting, or returning alcohol
  • Finding and vetting a separately licensed bartender
  • Renting glassware, ice, mixers, or a bar structure
  • Coordinating a second vendor for setup and cleanup
  • Figuring out hosted-bar math the week of your wedding

Because Rikki's Mobile Bar is licensed to purchase alcohol directly, the process looks different from a typical BYOB bartender-for-hire. Read the full breakdown on our licensed mobile bar service page.

Hosted bar, cash bar, or a mix

Fully hosted

You cover the full bar tab and guests drink at no cost. Most common for Tri-Cities weddings.

Limited hosted

Beer, wine, and select cocktails are hosted; premium spirits are self-pay. A popular middle ground.

Cash bar

Guests purchase their own drinks. Some Washington venues restrict cash bars — we'll help you confirm what your venue allows.

Pricing starting points

Wedding bar service starts at $800 and scales with your guest count, drink program, and event length. As a general guide, hosted bar programs run roughly $16-$20 per guest for beer & wine, $20-$26 per guest for a classic cocktail bar, and $26-$34 per guest for a premium signature/mocktail bar — before duration adjustments. Final pricing is confirmed once we know your date and guest count. For the full explanation of what drives wedding bar pricing across Washington, see our wedding bartender cost guide.

FAQ

Common questions

Do we need to buy our own alcohol?

No. Rikki's Mobile Bar holds a Washington liquor license that allows us to purchase and serve alcohol directly for qualifying private events, so you don't have to shop, transport, or manage inventory yourself. See our licensed mobile bar page for details.

What's included in wedding bartending service?

Licensed alcohol purchasing, professional bartenders, the vintage Club Wagon bar setup, drinkware, garnishes and mixers, setup and breakdown, and coordination with your venue and planner. Add-ons like DJ/audio support are available for full-event coverage.

Can we do a hosted bar, a cash bar, or a mix?

Most Tri-Cities weddings we serve choose a fully hosted bar (you cover the tab, guests drink free) or a limited hosted bar (beer/wine hosted, spirits self-pay). We'll walk through hosted vs. cash bar structures when you request your quote.

How many bartenders do we need for our guest count?

As a rule of thumb, plan on one bartender per 75-100 guests for steady service without long lines. We staff based on your final guest count, drink program, and whether service is double-sided.

Do you provide mocktails and non-alcoholic options?

Yes. Every package can include intentional zero-proof drinks alongside the cocktail menu, not just soda and juice.

What areas do you serve for weddings?

Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and the surrounding Tri-Cities area, with travel available to Walla Walla, Yakima, and other Eastern Washington venues.

How much does a wedding bartender cost in the Tri-Cities?

Rikki's Mobile Bar events start at $800, with most weddings priced per guest ($16-$34/guest depending on the bar tier) plus event length and any tech add-ons. Read our full wedding bartender cost breakdown for Washington for a deeper walkthrough.

Plan the rest of your bar

Licensed Mobile Bar ServiceHow our Washington liquor license changes the planning process.Tri-Cities Mobile BarMobile bar service for weddings & private events in Richland, Kennewick & Pasco.Alcohol for 100 Wedding GuestsA practical planning formula for hosted bars.Wedding Bar ChecklistEverything to confirm before your wedding day.

Check availability for your wedding date

Share your date, venue, and guest count. We'll confirm availability and send a live estimate in about two minutes.

Our local story

Rooted in the Tri-Cities

Based in Benton City, Rikki's brings a vintage bar and personal hospitality to celebrations across the region. Meet the business through our local coverage and wedding profile.

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