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Bottoms Up Bartending is a business catering to weddings and other special events in Clifton Forge, Lexington, Roanoke, Staunton & Richmond, VA, and surrounding areas. Owner and founder Melinda Baird has 15 years of bartending experience and wants to enhance the fantastic occasion with you and your loved ones.
Melinda is a passionate person who has dreamed about weddings since she was a little girl. She has
always loved the atmosphere of excitement in the air and helping to put smiles on all the guests' faces. Melinda began Bottoms Up Bartending to help couples make their day even more memorable.
Melinda and the team at Bottoms Up Bartending have worked at over 20 weddings so far and look forward to speaking with you to begin planning yours. They will work with you and your partner to design a delicious menu featuring all your favorite beverages. Above all else, Bottoms Up Bartending is passionate about serving the best cocktails and providing optimal customer satisfaction.
Bottoms Up Bartending offers a variety of services from bartender-only, to packages that include everything you need BAR, excludes alcohol, and also a vintage mobile bar trailer to add a unique experience to your event!
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Champagne
Liquor
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Signature Cocktails
Wine
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Melinda
Owner
Melinda has over 17 years of bartending experience and 5+ years in the wedding industry. She is very passionate about creating an amazing experience for you and your guests. Wedding planning has been a dream of hers since she was a little girl, so she has incorporated her bartending expertise into being part of the event. She has always loved the atmosphere weddings provide and getting to know the couples to make their special day memorable. She has worked over 20 weddings and looks forward to working with YOU!
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5.0
out of 5.011 reviews
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Bottoms Up Bartending receives glowing reviews for their exceptional service and professionalism. Melinda and her team are highly praised for their responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to create a tailored bar experience for weddings and events. Guests rave about the delicious drinks, efficient service, and warm, friendly bartenders who helped make weddings stress-free and memorable. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Bottoms Up Bartending for providing an elite party experience with top-notch service and delicious cocktails.Review photos
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Kirby B
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5.0
10/30/2024
My wedding was one month ago and I'm still so happy thinking about the success of the bar provided by Melinda. She asked a lot of good questions during the planning phase and spent...
a long time with me designing the drink menu and alcohol shopping lists. She would check in often in the months leading up to the big day. She's friendly, nice and takes a lot of interest in getting to know her couples. She will give you all the tools you will ever need for anything bar related!
Daara J
5.0
9/09/2025
The team at Bottoms Up is ELITE! I reached out to Melinda with just a month to go before our wedding, and she immediately put us at ease. She was responsive, detail-oriented, and p...
rofessional from the very first call. She helped us plan a bar menu tailored to our guests, shared a thoughtful buy-list that saved us time and money, and guided us through cocktail choices that fit the vibe of our wedding perfectly.
On the wedding day, her team was punctual, organized, and an absolute well-oiled machine. They set up a full bar that looked fantastic, and for 7 straight hours they served 200 guests with ease — beer, wine, a full bar, and two signature cocktails. Guests raved about the drinks, and the bartenders were warm, professional, and efficient the entire time.
Bottoms Up made a huge wedding stress disappear for us. Melinda and her team knocked it out of the park, and I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone planning a wedding or event. Thank you for your professionalism, excellent customer service, and delicious cocktails — you guys are awesome!
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Matt J
5.0
7/07/2024
Our wedding was perfect! The bartending was superior and everyone had such a good time!! Only good things to say about Bottoms Up!! Spot on with everything and so professional!! We...
thank them tremendously!!
Response from Bottoms Up Bartending on 08/14/2024
Thank you so much for having us!
Katie M
5.0
4/13/2024
Melinda was an awesome bar tender and a lot of fun to work with! She went above and beyond to make sure the drinks matched the theme and color scheme of my party, while still tasti...
ng excellent. Thank you!
Response from Bottoms Up Bartending on 05/02/2024
I had so much fun making the sparkly drinks and celebrating with you!
Meg L
5.0
4/06/2024
Melinda and Nikki are extremely professional, experienced bartenders who will make any event unforgettable! They are extremely accommodating with special requests and will go above...
and beyond to fulfill your wishes. Not to mention, they make some DELICIOUS drinks! I would totally recommend anybody who wants their event to be one for the ages to hire Bottoms Up Bartending!
Response from Bottoms Up Bartending on 05/02/2024
Thank you so much Meg! We had a great time as well!
Sophia K
5.0
3/31/2024
Melinda was an amazing bartender for our engagement party! She was professional, timely, and very knowledgeable.
Response from Bottoms Up Bartending on 04/02/2024
Thank you so much! It was an amazing time!
Ella W
5.0
3/31/2024
Melinda was awesome! Her drinks were made quick and efficient, and super delicious. All of our guests were having such a fun time with her too. Super friendly and reasonable.
Response from Bottoms Up Bartending on 04/02/2024
It was my pleasure to be part of your day!
Lauren C
5.0
3/29/2024
Great communication and helpful. Reliable to show up and respond in a timely manner.
Response from Bottoms Up Bartending on 04/02/2024
Thank you!
Tiffany M
5.0
3/28/2024
When it comes to professionalism and fun, Melinda is the perfect balance of both. Bottoms Up Bartending is an elite party experience! As an event coordinator, I have worked side by...
side with many bar service employees, you'd be hard pressed to find another one as impressive as this one.
Response from Bottoms Up Bartending on 04/02/2024
Thank you so much. I have enjoyed working with you!
Jamie N
5.0
3/27/2024
The service you provide is always top notch. My guests had a blast. The bartender showed up on time and was very efficient. Melinda has an upbeat demeanor, she made sure everyone w...
as happy. Service was great! I highly recommend her!
Response from Bottoms Up Bartending on 04/02/2024
It was such an honor to be part of your big day!
Victoria F
5.0
3/26/2024
I would highly recommend! We had the most kind, professional, and fast service at my wedding in June, 2022.
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