Welcome! Lit Cocktails was created with the guests in mind. We make it our mission to make sure the host does not have to worry about the fun of the guests. Leave that to us!
One of the happiest days of my life was my wedding day. Although happy, it was stressful and nerve-wracking. Just prior to walking down the aisle, I took a shot to ease my nerves. Sounds weird but, I thought, "I'd like to ease people's nerves on their big day." Thus, Lit Cocktails was born! Providing you with ease and relief on your big day --- alcoholically.
We've bartended over 100 events from weddings to baby showers, film screenings, birthday parties, business events, bar mitzvahs --- if your event needs drinks, we're there.
We love EVERYONE. As a Black, LGBTQ, woman-owned business, we are all-inclusive.
Book a free consultation and let's discuss how we can best serve your needs!
***Lit Cocktails does not provide alcohol just amazing service. Service comes with drinkware, cocktail napkins, ice, non-alcoholic mixers and garnishes.
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8/27/2024 • Jessica N
Everyone at the wedding loved them. Everyone was having fun and having a good time. They were fast even though we had special containers for our drinks. Diamond really helped us decide a good amount to order for our guest count! She’s the best. You’re in great hands with her!
7/28/2024 • Geoff J
Diamond and her drinks are phenomenal! We had a great tasting with her ahead of our wedding and would highly recommend!
6/26/2024 • Julianna C
We hired Diamond to bartend our Los Angeles Chinatown wedding. She was very friendly and communicative throughout the process. She was open to our signature cocktail ideas and offered her own twist on things. Both the drinks and service at the reception were awesome. She and her team were so lovely, and our guests enjoyed themselves. Would definitely hire again for a future event!
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2024
Julianna! Thank you for allowing us to celebrate with you! You were beautiful, your guests were beautiful, how you chose to design the space was beautiful, and I'm so happy I got the opportunity to witness your nuptials and be there to serve yo...
u! I wish you and Colin an amazing life together. Thank you again.
Any questions?
5/07/2024 • Kendall D
Professional isn’t enough to describe the service. It’s beyond professional. She is exemplary. imagine a great bartender offering a great service. now imagine getting to share a day with a great friend you just haven’t met yet. That is the level of service you get from Lit Cocktails. I just want an excuse to hang out more so I’m just gonna have to plan another function. She’s gonna bartend my kids 3rd grade recital or something I dunno. She’s the best. drinks were amazing no one waited for a drink more than 3-5 mins.
Response from the Vendor on 05/07/2024
Kendall! You and Caitlin are amazing! We had so much fun and the karaoke was the cherry on top. We danced and sang non stop, even while pouring and shaking.
You dont have to wait for a function to hang out! Text me! Let's do drinks and karaok...
e!
4/16/2024 • Alysa I
Diamond and her team did an amazing job bartending our wedding. We had over 230 guests and her team moved so quickly to get everyone well hydrated. She helped us pick our signature cocktails which were a hugeeee hit! We could not have been more pleased with our experience and Lit Cocktails really kept our wedding “lit”. Her team is so personable and really gave our guests the feel like they have been serving them for years at a local bar. She’s for sure our bartender bestie! I highly recommend her for your upcoming wedding! Thank you so so so much Diamond!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/17/2024
Alysa!!! Thank you so much for your kind words. After our tasting and hanging out before the wedding, I just knew you and your guests were going to be a vibe.
We had an amazing time. I'm looking forward to hanging out some more. Text me! Lol
2/29/2024 • Robin R
Diamond & Lit Cocktails were amazing!! No need to look any further book them they are great!! We ran out of alcohol (we provided it) & Diamond was still able to make it a great night!! She is awesome!
Response from the Vendor on 03/07/2024
Robin! We had such an AMAZING time at your wedding. Your guests were tequila lovers! Haha but we made it work and introduced you to beer cocktails! So happy to have been able to be there for you.
2/14/2024 • Giselle L
Excellent service!! Lit Cocktails went above and beyond to deliver an amazing service for our corporate office. The process was very efficient and professional, and Diamond is truly amazing for guiding us through our last-minute pivots. An event that started out with only 65 people jumped to 155 only 5 days prior to the event and she was quickly able to make adjustments to accommodate our party. We also appreciate the creativity with customized cocktail drinks and unique branded names! The bartenders were lovely and kind, creating such a positive experience for the team. We'll be back for more! Thank you, Lit Cocktails!
Response from the Vendor on 02/15/2024
Giselle! I greatly appreciate you trusting me with this event. My team and I had an amazing time. I look forward to working together again.
12/07/2023 • Andre W
Diamond and Lit Cocktails LLC are amazing, and so easy and fun to work with! Extremely attentive and super communicative! I had so much fun working with them and you will as well!
12/03/2023 • Becky P
I could not say enough terrible things about Diamond's service or professionalism. To begin, we live across the country and had to hire her without tasting any cocktails. She gave us a false sense of security telling us that she had our back and that she wanted to make sure that we had the perfect wedding. We were able to meet up with her and try her cocktails a month and a half before the wedding and were incredibly disappointed in the results. I have bartended for many years and haven't tasted anything that sweet or unbalanced. Her drinks were unimaginative and gave everyone headaches the next day. We knew we had to go with her because of the contract so I politely asked if I could get together with her to show her how I wanted a specific cocktail made to which she told me she didn't have the time. We also added 20 people to the wedding so we asked to add on her wife as a partner (paying her more money) as well as to make a mocktail for our non-drinkers. She told me that adding a mocktail was outside her scope earlier in the week and asked ME TO DO IT MYSELF ON MY WEDDING DAY!!! Without so much as a phone call, she sent us an email to quit ONE WEEK before the wedding at 10:30pm at night as we were packing to leave for our wedding. In her email, she said that we had added on too much and it was now "outside her scope". Unless you want overly sugary "cocktails" for a crowd of 10, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. She caused us so much stress, but luckily, we were able to find someone WAY better than her that included alcohol for less money.
Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2023
Dear Becky,
Considering your abysmal treatment of me and my business partner, I am disappointed by all the false claims in your review. I was hoping some time and reflection on your part would improve your disposition but I see, sadly, it has...
n't.
As you have noted in your review, I do strive to put my clients at ease and provide support for them on their journey to their wedding day.
This includes the tasting you mentioned, which I charge a very small fee to cover ingredients and travel. At the end of that two-hour tasting of over 10 different cocktails, not once did you express any dissatisfaction with any of the drinks, but instead raved about the drinks and asked for refills (specifically the espresso martini, which you chose as one of your specialty cocktails).
Following this tasting, I continued to work with your additional demands of uncompensated site visits to a location over an hour outside my service area and an additional uncompensated tasting.
This still was not enough to satisfy you. I was asked to attend a second site visit, which I politely declined. You then asked for another uncompensated tasting to "practice" making a Painkiller, a drink that I supplied you with during our initial tasting. Unable to accommodate your last minute request, I asked you to send me your version of the recipe, so I could be sure to make it to your standards on your wedding day and you proceeded to send me the exact same recipe I used to prepare this drink at your tasting.
To clarify on which services were "out of scope," meaning, not that I cannot provide these services, but that these services do incur extra charges.
These services include:
• A third specialty cocktail (two are included with my package)
• Pre-batching those 3 specialty cocktails, which I simply added on an hour of service time to be able to prepare this in time for service
• The addition of 20 more guests, which changes the initial service quote
• The addition of 2 mocktails, also pre-batched, which incurs an additional charge for additional ingredients and prep time necessary and is also considered a specialty cocktail. This, you added on a week before your event and insisted on making yourself, so as not to incur the extra charges.
• The addition of a second bartender, who you repeatedly refer to as "my wife". She is, in fact, my business partner and a certified bartender.
All of the above services were added on after our initial consultation, within the weeks leading up to your wedding. And after I updated your invoice (in which I was already giving you a discounted rate) to include some of these changes, you proceeded to call me and scream at me over daring to charge you extra for things you asked for. I am very mindful of budgets and have worked with countless clients to find solutions and services that fit within their budgets. I, however, am a business and cannot work for free.
Any stress added to your plate, was due to your unwillingness to properly compensate me for these additions as well as making constant changes leading up to the week of your wedding. In the 3 years I've been in business and over a hundred events my business partner and I have bartended, you are the only client I have had to part ways with.
I am happy you found someone you trusted more than me to make your wedding a success, and I wish you all the best on your new marriage.
11/02/2023 • casey l
Diamond was very responsive and took initiative to personally coordinate with our Venue on our behalf during the planning process. She was friendly to our wedding guests and very quick with mixing drinks. Everyone loved the cocktails! Thanks again for a lovely time!
Response from the Vendor on 11/03/2023
Casey! Thanks again for having me! We had an amazing time and loved your guests! Congratulations again!
10/14/2023 • Haley H
Diamond from Lit Cocktails was an absolute gem at our wedding! Her custom cocktails were the talk of the evening, and she brought an incredible level of creativity to our special day. The drinks she crafted were not only delicious but also beautifully presented, adding a touch of elegance to the entire event. Diamond's professionalism and warm personality made her a joy to work with. Our guests were thrilled, and our wedding wouldn't have been the same without her. If you're looking for a top-notch bartender, Diamond is the one to choose!
Response from the Vendor on 11/03/2023
Haley you're amazing! We had such an amazing time. Thanks again for having me and congratulations again!
6/22/2023 • Maya B
Diamond was so incredible! We hired Lit Cocktails after our bartenders canceled on us a month before our wedding but I am so glad we went with them! Diamond was attentive, responsive, and worked within our budget. Cannot recommend her enough!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2023
Maya! I am so happy you enjoyed yourself. I am especially happy that you thought of us on your big day! Hopefully marriage is treating you both well thus far.
Blessings!
6/08/2023 • Aryssa S
From the first contact with Diamond at Lit Cocktails I knew we found our bartender service for our wedding. She was flexible, did an awesome tasting session with us and went above and beyond the day of the wedding. She’s knowledgeable and fun! We will be using Lit again!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2023
Thank you so much for the review! We had such an amazing time celebrating with you. I pray marriage is treating you both well thus far. Cheers to many many many more years! Think of me for any future celebrations.
Be blessed
5/23/2023 • Kelly A
Wow! We couldn't be happier with the amazing service provided by Diamond. From the moment they arrived until the last drink was poured, she truly exceeded all our expectations. Her professionalism, skill, and warm personality added an extra special touch to our big day.
Despite the crowd that would form in front of the bar from time to time, Diamond remained calm, organized, and efficient throughout the entire evening. She managed the bar area seamlessly, ensuring that everyone was served promptly and with a smile. It was evident that she had a genuine passion for her craft and genuinely cared about providing top-notch service.
Overall, we can't recommend Diamond enough. Her exceptional mixology skills, outstanding service, and friendly demeanor truly elevated our wedding celebration. If you're looking for a professional, talented, and personable bartender who will go above and beyond to make your event memorable, look no further.
Thank you Diamond for making our special day even more extraordinary!
5/21/2023 • Joe G
Diamond was an absolute pleasure to have as our bartender for our wedding. She was easy to coordinate with multiple times before the wedding. She brainstormed drink ideas with us and provided an alcohol shopping list for us making it very easy.
The day of the wedding she arrived on time and set up everything she needed without any issues. All of our guests enjoyed chatting with her and she served everything well, including shots!
5/01/2023 • Jessica S
Diamond and her team were amazing! Our guests were raving about how kind, fun, and funny our bartenders were. Great drinks too, even the non-alcoholic aquas frescas and Shirley Temples! Plus Diamond is a genius with margaritas - I’m still dreaming about that margarita. We had a queer wedding with 170 guests, and Diamond’s team knocked it out of the park! It was so special to have a queer vendor there to experience the day with us. We love Diamond and her team! Thank you again!
4/09/2023 • Matt & Cedee R
Diamond and Lit Cocktails were the perfect choices for our wedding and Diamond had our back the ENTIRE way.
Great suggestions, great service, and came prepared on the day. There were some hiccups during our wedding and Lit Cocktails absolutely rolled with the punches and adapted, and more importantly made it not our problem.
We're eternally grateful and I know exactly who I'm calling the next time I need a bar service!
3/27/2023 • Akilah B
Diamond was absolutely phenomenal!! She was communicative, super helpful, and a joy to work with from day one! She went above and beyond to curate the best cocktails and cutest menu for us. Even weeks after our wedding, our guests are still reaching out asking for recipes to the cocktails saying “they were some of the best drinks they have ever have!”. If you’re looking for a thoughtful and awesome bartender, look no further than Diamond! She will not disappoint :)!
Response from the Vendor on 04/01/2023
Akilah! Thank you SO much! I had such a wonderful time. Your family and friends were so welcoming and I thoroughly enjoyed being there for you. I look forward to working together again in the future!
3/27/2023 • Ashley P
My husband and I were incredibly happy with Lit Cocktails! Diamond and her assistant were helpful throughout the entire planning process and truly delivered on our wedding day. Our custom drink menu was absolutely delicious! Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how much they enjoyed the drinks and how kind the bartender were. We will definitely be booking Lit Cocktails in the future.
Response from the Vendor on 04/01/2023
Ashley! So glad you had a great time! So did we. So happy you chose Lit Cocktails for your big day. I hope to work together again in the future ❤️
2/18/2023 • Dana B
I never thought I'd get so many compliments about my bartender at my wedding! But the minute I spoke with Diamond on the phone, I knew everyone would love her. She brings the party! She is so communicative, accommodating, and affordable. Our custom cocktails were SO creative and she came to our home and did a private tasting so we could decide which of her creations to choose. Our wedding had a 70s theme and Diamond and her wife completely understood the assignment! They were efficient, friendly, and became friends with everyone at the wedding. Hire Lit Cocktails immediately if you want to have the best bartending experience of your life.
8/15/2022 • Jennifer A
Diamond was amazing to work with for our wedding! She was responsive, helpful and affordable. We loved working with her and still hear compliments from our guests as to how nice she and her partner were and how much they loved them as well. They provided everything we needed including classy, reusable glasses and helped us think through bar layout at our venue. Really great service all around!
10/12/2021 • Anna W
Diamond and her partner Sade were absolutely incredible. I had them bartend at my birthday party. I felt instantly excited about working with Lit Cocktails after our initial consultation and Diamond was super helpful and informative about pricing and wanting to work on different recipes. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2021
Thank you so much Anna! We had a great time and I am so glad you enjoyed your party.
10/07/2021 • Kym P
So easy to work with. Very thorough. On-time. Communicative and best of all laid back and fun loving. Loved having Diamond and Sade bartend our party of 60!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2021
Kym you made such a beautiful bride and I am so happy for you! So glad I could be of help to you on your big day!
I am a former restaurant manager, event coordinator and bartender. My restaurant closed due to COVID-19 so I thought of a way I could still do what I love while providing others with happiness and relief. I call myself your Bartender Bestie, because when you hire me, you can count on me to be more than just a vendor, but someone you can lean on for help and support throughout your wedding planning process (and even after!) I'm still in contact with a lot of my past clients. I love what I do and I believe that passion shows through my service.
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