Bar Service

General Information

There are no Bar Minimums. Bar Services are required for all Wedding Packages.
Lake Elsie Wedding Barn is licensed for Beer, Wine and Spirits.
If your party has a favorite alcohol, please check with us ahead of time so we can have it

on-hand.

For guests who do not imbibe, free fountain soda and free fountain water.
Last Call is 11:45 p.m.
Bar service ends at midnight.
Safe Ride Bus is available for an extra charge; complimentary for those who choose the

Rhodium [all-inclusive] Wedding Package.
Bartenders

We employ only certified bartenders.
Legal drinking age in North Dakota is 21. Bartenders reserve the right to refuse service

to anyone who cannot verify age with a government-issued ID.

Bartenders cost an additional fee; except those that choose the Rhodium (all inclusive) package.

Payment Options

Bar Tabs: Start [and reconcile total bill] with a debit or credit card left on file.
Cash Bar: Guests pay for individual drinks. Please note: No ATM on property.
Hosted Bar: Bartenders keep track of drinks served for a preallotted duration of time;

then they bill the total cost to the prearranged master account.

Ticket Bar: Determine how many drink tickets for each guest. [We provide tickets, but

you must distribute drink tickets.] Bartenders keep track of tickets collected and charge

your master account for those drink costs.

Preorders

You can preorder keg beer from us – maximum one(1) 16 gallon keg.
You can preorder wine or champagne from us—maximum 1 case.
To protect both you and I from added liability, this preordered alcohol is allowed ONLY

UNTIL the start of the dance. NO exceptions! No refunds or returns on excess. As a
concession, unconsumed preordered alcohol will be stored and turned over to you at
checkout the following morning.

In the Rhodium [all-inclusive] Package, you receive a complimentary 16-gallon keg and

a complimentary case of wine or champagne.

Policies

Alcohol cannot be provided or served to minors anywhere on the property.
Guests who consume alcoholic beverages must have legal identification. Bartenders

reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who does not meet this requirement.

However, fountain soda and fountain water are free.
Bottled water and canned sodas are not allowed on the property but are available for purchase at the bar.

Alcohol consumed in parking areas or in parked cars is unlawful.
Security Personnel must be onsite during the entire dance. We handle this service. As

of 2020, a security officer cost $30.00 per hour, Prices are subject to change. This is an additional fee unless you opt for the Rhodium [all-inclusive] Package.

Last Call is 11:45 p.m. Bar service ends at midnight.
Barn venue closes at 1 a.m. for all wedding packages.

Please note: Lake Elsie Wedding Barn is available for weddings May 1 – October 31.