Definition: On-Consumption refers to a type of bar billing structure where you’re charged based on the actual drinks consumed by your guests, rather than a flat fee or a per-person cost. In other words, you pay for what your guests order.
Practical Use + Tips: This type of bar package means you’ll be charged based on the drinks your guests order. Whoever is handling the bar will track the drinks served during your event and charge you for the total amount consumed. This means you won’t be locked into paying for a certain number of drinks or guests, and you’ll only pay for what’s actually poured. Plus, it takes the headache of figuring out how much alcohol you might need. One less thing off your plate!!
A few things to consider:
- It’s important to consider what time your wedding is occurring, if it’s during the day, you will likely have less drinking. If it’s a late-night-party feel, you will want to plan for more drinks.
- Check that contract! Some bars have a minimum amount of consumption required, and I have also seen some that tack on extra fees if the tab goes over a certain limit. It really just depends on the venue/bar service.
- One of the ways I recommend helping control cost is by offering a limited selection of drinks, you don’t need a full bar for your guests to have a great time!