We used Ashley and BarCoco for our outdoor wedding at Kualoa Ranch in July 2022. Ashley made the whole "hiring a bartender" process so easy and enjoyable, and we highly recommend her!
One thing we really liked about Ashley was her prompt and thorough responses. She made herself very available to answer our many questions - we had many as we'd never planned a wedding nor hired a bartender before! She was always available to answer our questions by email or text. We usually received a reply in a few minutes to hours.
She helped us create a menu based on our guests' preferences. She made an easy-to-follow shopping list for us. Another thing that was super helpful (and thoughtful) was that she drove out to meet us before our event to pick up the alcohol from us a couple weeks before our event. She offered this to us predicting that the run-up to the event would be hectic, and she was right!
As mentioned, our wedding was outdoor and our venue was a blank canvas. Ashley's mobile bartending service provided everything we needed to keep our guests both hydrated and lubricated: cups, coolers, napkins, ice, a bar cart for cocktail hour, a bar front for the reception, decor, personalized drink signs, water towers for plantation iced tea and water, and a bin to distribute bottled water. Her bar front and bar cart were both beautiful. We could tell she put a lot of work and love into them.
Finally, we received a lot of compliments from our guests on one of her signature drinks, Toasted Coconut, and also were told how nice Ashley and her team were. Ashley was such a pleasure to work with. These vibes really show in her work as she went above and beyond for us. We really...
Read moreWe chose Bar Coco very early on into our planning process, and Ashley was one of our absolute favorite vendors to work with from the start. She provided us with so much information, which made choosing Bar Coco so transparent and easy. Even though our event was many months out, she maintained communication and answered any and all of our questions (which was a LOT). She was also accommodating of special requests that came up!
As we got to the tasting portion of planning, Ashley made really great drinks — it was so hard for choose just two! She was a joy to chat with, and we knew she’d be an amazing addition to our event.
Bar Coco was such a hit on the day of our wedding. The bar itself was beautiful, and our guests loved the bartenders (which included Ashley). They anticipated our guests wants and felt like an extension of the fun!
We found that Ashley’s assessment of our needs were incredibly accurate. We had little alcohol leftover because her shopping list was spot on and the drinks were delicious. We didn’t waste money on more than we needed AND our event was still well stocked.
Ashley’s expertise for the wedding industry also helped us make other vendor decisions. She gave thoughtful suggestions that led to another one of our favorite vendors.
Knowing our guests (and ourselves), we knew the bar was going to be very important. Not just for the drinks itself, but also for the overall vibes. Ashley & Bar Coco 100% delivered, and we’d strongly recommend...
Read moreFrom start to finish, Ashley was an absolute dream to work with. The cocktail tasting she hosted at our house was, without a doubt, one of the highlights of our entire wedding planning process. She came with amazing ideas and helped us craft drinks that felt totally personal and one-of-a-kind. Throughout the planning process, she was responsive, thoughtful, and full of great suggestions that made everything easier.
On the big day, Ashley went above and beyond. The weather surprised us with rain, but she didn’t miss a beat — setting up and serving with professionalism, warmth, and a smile the entire time, even in the drizzle. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how fun, friendly, and talented she was — not to mention how good the cocktails were!
Ashley brought the perfect mix of skill and personality and truly felt like part of the celebration. We feel so lucky to have had her behind the bar. If you’re looking for amazing drinks and even better vibes,...
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