Bartending weddings and other events in the Charlottesville, Richmond, Lynchburg and Roanoke areas. I also manage/ oversee events such as dinner parties, bridal/ baby showers, family reunions, etc. I can pick up food for you, put the finishing touches on a meal you've prepared, serve and clean up at the end. Full service party management! Professional, ABC certified.
Melanie did such an amazing job at our wedding! She was so accommodating and easy to work with. She answered all of our questions quickly and was so flexible! We asked her to change her arrival time for the day of our wedding and she accommodated us so quickly! I would definitely recommend her and really enjoyed working with her! All of our guests loved her too!! Thanks so much Melanie!
Response from Melanie's Bar Services:
Thank you Katie! It was a pleasure to be a part of your wedding reception; I thoroughly enjoyed your family and friends. yours was the first wedding I have ever been to that was heavenly blessed by a rainbow! I wish you many more blessings to come… Melanie
Melanie was fantastic for our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception! Her margaritas were delicious and service was excellent. Would definitely hire her again!
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Thanks Emily! It was awesome being a part of your special weekend, and connecting with your family! I wish you a lifetime of blessings and happiness!
Melanie did a fantastic job -- well exceeded my highest expectations. Was perfectly punctual, flexible on timing, and delivered on everything we discussed. Also brought thoughtfulness and creativity to how to set up the space -- and executed perfectly! Even more, she has a deep knowledge of food and beverage (wine) and was giving recommendations and knowledge with the guests. Lastly, she was lovely interacting with the guests. Excited to work with her again!
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Thanks for the great review Carey! It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to doing it again!
Melanie was personable and friendly and made sure that the bar ran without a hitch. She was a huge help at the end of the night as well making sure things got cleaned up.
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Thanks Casey, it was a pleasure being a part of your special day! Happy second year to you and Pat and many, many more ❤️
Melanie provided amazing bartending service for our wedding! 10/10 would definitely recommend!
Amazing bartender!! Would definitely recommend and use her again.
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Thanks Jessica, it was a fun evening for me as well. Congratulations!
Melanie could not have done a better job. She is hard working, kind and a great problem solver. Many of the guests at our event commented on what a great job she did. She truly made our event a success!
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Thanks for the great review Anne; It was great working for you and with you!
Melanie and the extra bartender she hired were great!! They stayed in communication with us about maybe needed more alcohol and helped breakdown tables and chairs at the end of the night.
I was so grateful to have Melanie bartend our wedding! Everyone raved about her drinks and she was so kind and efficient! She made homemade sours mix and they were SO delicious! Thank you again for making our wedding magical, Melanie!
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Thank you Maddy! It was a fun evening; I loved being a part of your special days and mixing with and for your friends and family!
Melanie was instrumental in helping to make our post wedding brunch celebration a great success. Although our bartending needs were light, she was constantly looking for ways to help and making great suggestions before the event. I would highly recommend Melanie!
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Thanks Garrett, it was a pleasure hosting your brunch! I look forward to working with you again soon!
Melanie was a delight to have at our celebration, knowledgeable and helpful. Will do business again!
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Thanks Spencer! It was a pleasure to be a part of your special day!
Melanie is amazing. She bartender and provided her services during my birthday weekend and even brought fresh mint and basil from her garden for special drinks on the menu. Thank you Melanie I could not say enough kind words everyone loved her!!
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Thank you Olivia! I loved being a part of your special day. You and your friends are an amazing group of women! I had so much fun, it’s hard to even think of it as work :)
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Melanie was extremely nice, approachable and accommodating. We served local craft beer at our wedding in addition to some domestic beers. Melanie went out of her way to ask about the beers to be better informed for our guests. Wouldn't change a thing! Thank you, Melanie!
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Thanks Nicole, it was a pleasure to be a part of your special day!
Melanie was great with keeping the drinks we provided - beer, wine bourbon and 2 soda options for mixers served to our guests. Payment is required at the end of the night and she asked my husband and I multiple times in front of guests for payment which we were able to do, but was quite a lot during the midst of the reception etc. One of the many reasons we had a hired planner to delegate payments etc. but the ball was dropped there. I would recommend, and use her services again for events in the future.
Melanie was so so wonderful. She was a total joy to work with. Very cool and level headed. She talked us through any questions we had and helped with any issues that came up. She was an excellent bartender. I really can't say enough good things about Melanie. She was my favorite person helping with our wedding.
Response from Melanie's Bar Services:
Thank you for the great review! It was a pleasure to work for and with you; I hope our paths cross again someday! Melanie~
Melanie was our bartender for our wedding wherevshe served beer and wine. She did a wonderful job! She was punctual, kind to our guests and affordable. Melanie was also extremely responsive and answered all questions we had during our wedding planning. I would highly recommend her!
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Thank you Jenna; it was a pleasure to serve you and your friends and family! I wish you all the best! Melanie~
Melanie was fantastic! She was enthusiastic, very helpful, organized the bar efficiently and did a great job cleaning up.
Melanie was so friendly and a GREAT help with setting up, serving and break down/clean up. Absolutely recommend!
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Thanks Stephanie! It was great to be a part of your special day! m~
Our reception was wonderful and worry-free with Melanie and her sister Heidi at the bar! They provided exceptional service and all with a smile. I appreciated that Melanie was so responsive any time I reached out and they both had a plan for the day that fit perfectly with our needs. Their service was above and beyond and truly made the event a stress-free environment!
Melanie was the bartender at our wedding in Staunton, I'm so glad that I found her! She was quick to respond to all of the questions that I had beforehand and at the event she was very professional and provided wonderful service. I would not hesitate to hire her for any future events!
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Thank you Lilith! It was great to be a part of your special day! m~
Melanie and her sister were our bartenders for our wedding in Harrisonburg, and I cannot recommend them enough! Melanie was always available whenever I had a question or wanted to have a quick phone call throughout the planning process. There was never a long wait for a drink at our wedding, and while things were slow at the bar, they would jump in and help clear empty plates from the buffet. Book with Melanie and you won't be disappointed!
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Thank you Jessica! It was a great wedding, great people, and lots of fun to be a part of, thanks for having us!
Melanie was a great addition to our wedding. She was super nice and smiled the entire time. Definitely would use her again
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Thank you Katie! Wishing you and Megan a wonderful life together!! m~
Melanie was incredible and everything went smoothly.
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Thanks Sarah! Beautiful wedding, wonderful people, a delight to work for! m~
We reached out to Melanie at the last minute to serve as a bartender for our wedding. Melanie was responsive, professional, and incredibly helpful. She rolled with the punches and took care of everything for us on the day of, including bringing ice so we didn't have to go to the store. Our guests really enjoyed her, and she didn't forget her great smile. We would book her again in a heartbeat.
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WooHoo, great group of people! Andrew and Ashlee were wonderful to work for!
Price Range: $50 an hour/ 6 hour minimum
I will set up your bar, tap a keg, open bottles, pour wine, and mix up fantastic drinks! If things are slow behind the bar I'll help tidy up by bussing tables, picking up trash, etc. I'm great at organizing the event and have done a lot of this through catering companies. I'm now working independently. Give me a call for more details: (phone number hidden) or email: (email hidden)
I have been bartending and managing private events for seven years. I provide exceptional service with a smile and a fun personality behind the bar!
You supply the alcohol, ice, mixers, fruit, coolers, icing tubs. I bring just my immediate bartending supplies, my smile and my fun behind the bar personality : )
2- 8 foot tables are ideal- one for back bar and one for front
Falls Church, VA 
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223 Verified Bookings Rochelle W. said “The staff was totally amazing and attentive to all our guests needs. I would have liked more communication prior to the event.”
Arlington, VA
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54 Verified Bookings Tiarra L. said “Ron and Kristine did an amazing job for my mother’s birthday party. They were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely book again!”
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26 Verified Bookings Mehdi B. said “Michelle brought the party to life at our baby shower! From crafting delicious drinks with flair to ensuring everyone had a glass in hand, she was top-notch.…”
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