5.0
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Hampton Roads, Cape Charles, Outer Banks
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We hired the Happiest Hour for our Corolla,NC wedding on 9/22/2026. They were always available during the planning process to chat, provide insight, and to prepare for a seamless day. They did an amazing job during our wedding, they had a positive vibe, very friendly, and kept the flow of the night steady! We would highly recommend this company to any future couples!!
Michael G.
5.0
We cannot recommend The Happiest Hour enough! From the beginning of the planning process to the last drink served, everything was seamless. Communication was excellent; they were professional, organized, and incredibly friendly. David personally helped us try new drinks, plan our signature cocktails, and decide how much alcohol to purchase based on our specific guests. They also decorated their truck to match our theme and helped us create a customized signature cocktail sign that we got to keep!
The bar truck was such a unique and beautiful addition to our wedding, and it quickly became one of our guests' favorite features. It added so much charm and created a fun, welcoming atmosphere throughout the night. Also, the drinks were absolutely fantastic, especially since so many of their ingredients are homemade. A countless number of our friends and family commented on how much they loved both the service and the bar setup.
If you're looking for a vendor who is reliable, personable, and will elevate your event, The Happiest Hour is who you need. Thank you for helping make our wedding day so memorable—we're so grateful you were a part of it!
Sophia Rose S.
5.0
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Licensed and insured, The Happiest Hour is a bar and beverage service based in Yorktown, VA, specializing in weddings, milestone events and fundraisers. Our team provides an all-inclusive, dry-hire bartending service experience to help you elevate your long-awaited celebration. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and going above and beyond for you on your special day. No matter how big or small your event, we can design a bar package specifically for you and your needs. We are preferred vendors for several local venues. We provide an amazing bar experience from Charles City and Williamsburg to The EasternShore, Hampton, Chesapeake and the Outer Banks of NC and all the beautiful places in between! We would love to be a part of your Happiest Hour!
2+ years in business
Speaks English
Medium team (11-20 members)
Details
Bar & Drinks
Bartenders
Beer
Champagne
Liquor
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Signature Cocktails
Wine
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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The Happiest Hour's mobile bar and bartenders are consistently praised for friendly, professional service and excellent communication throughout planning and the event. Couples loved the custom signature cocktails, helpful alcohol estimates and shopping lists, and the charming, well‑decorated bar setup. Guests raved about drink quality and fast service, making them a highly recommended, stress‑free choice for weddings.Review photos
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Erin W
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5.0
8/25/2026
We had such a great experience with Happiest Hour! The communication with David and Leigh from start to finish was easy and seamless, and they were so helpful throughout the planni...
ng process. They had great ideas and suggestions that really helped make our bar setup even better. From signature drinks, to custom shopping lists, everything was well planned out.
The bartenders we had the night of were also wonderful, very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Everything ran smoothly, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.
We highly recommend using them for your wedding or event!
Michael G
5.0
10/01/2026
We hired the Happiest Hour for our Corolla,NC wedding on 9/22/2026. They were always available during the planning process to chat, provide insight, and to prepare for a seamless d...
ay. They did an amazing job during our wedding, they had a positive vibe, very friendly, and kept the flow of the night steady! We would highly recommend this company to any future couples!!
Any questions?
Sophia Rose S
5.0
9/02/2026
We cannot recommend The Happiest Hour enough! From the beginning of the planning process to the last drink served, everything was seamless. Communication was excellent; they were p...
rofessional, organized, and incredibly friendly. David personally helped us try new drinks, plan our signature cocktails, and decide how much alcohol to purchase based on our specific guests. They also decorated their truck to match our theme and helped us create a customized signature cocktail sign that we got to keep!
The bar truck was such a unique and beautiful addition to our wedding, and it quickly became one of our guests' favorite features. It added so much charm and created a fun, welcoming atmosphere throughout the night. Also, the drinks were absolutely fantastic, especially since so many of their ingredients are homemade. A countless number of our friends and family commented on how much they loved both the service and the bar setup.
If you're looking for a vendor who is reliable, personable, and will elevate your event, The Happiest Hour is who you need. Thank you for helping make our wedding day so memorable—we're so grateful you were a part of it!
Stacey C S
5.0
8/25/2026
Outstanding service! They hosted our 100-person wedding and guest from all over the country are STILL talking about their signature cocktails. Professional, friendly, and incredi...
bly talented. They made our wedding unforgettable. People are still talking about it today!!
Highly Recommended and deeply appreciated! -Stacey
Kayla M
5.0
7/17/2026
We absolutely loved working with them for our wedding! From the very beginning, they were amazing at helping us bring our vision to life and guiding us through every decision for t...
he bar. Their mobile bar was the perfect addition to our wedding and fit our theme beautifully.
They were both incredibly professional while also being so warm and personable with all of our guests. Everyone had wonderful things to say about them! Planning a wedding can be extremely stressful, but they made the entire drink planning process so easy and stress-free. They were always responsive, quick to answer any questions, and incredibly knowledgeable about exactly how much alcohol and supplies we needed to purchase.
Their attention to detail, organization, and genuine care made such a difference, and we couldn’t have asked for a better bartending team. We would hire them again in a heartbeat and highly recommend them to anyone looking for bartenders who will go above and beyond to make your event unforgettable!
g g
5.0
7/16/2026
David and Leigh were by far the most responsive and stress-free part of our entire wedding planning process. From start to finish, everything was clear, organized, and detailed, so...
we never had to worry about a thing. Every question we had was answered incredibly quickly, usually within minutes, which gave us so much peace of mind. We’re so grateful they are a part of our special day and would recommend them to anyone planning a wedding!
Leanne C
5.0
6/26/2026
What an incredible evening! 🌟
A huge thank you to The Happiest Hour for making our event such a memorable experience. From the moment we started planning, David and Leigh w...
ere exceptional to work with. Their communication was outstanding, they kept us informed every step of the way, and their professionalism truly stood out.
The drinks were absolutely amazing! 🍸✨ They created custom, one-of-a-kind mocktails inspired by our event theme, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about them. Their presentation was beautiful, their service was engaging, and they brought such a fun, energetic atmosphere to the evening.
We couldn’t have asked for a better partner for our event. The Happiest Hour has officially earned a permanent spot on our vendor list for all future corporate events!
Thank you, David and Leigh, for helping make our celebration unforgettable. We can’t wait to work with you again! 🥂💙
Ashley C
5.0
6/26/2026
David and Leigh were amazing! Everything from planning to execution was perfect! They helped us plan a drink menu and even curated specialty cocktails specific to us for our weddin...
g. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about them and would highly recommend.
Rhonda E
5.0
6/11/2026
We had the best experience using The Happiest Hour for our daughter’s wedding! David and Leigh are true professionals and worked with us to make sure that we had everything we need...
ed for the wedding! Highly recommend them!!!
Hope R
5.0
5/04/2026
The Happiest Hour team was amazing! They had quick communication, were so helpful with decision making, and genuinely cared about our big day. From emails, to phone calls, to day o...
f, they made the process so easy. The drinks were amazing as well! All of our guests raved about them! I could not recommend them enough!!
Amaya T
5.0
4/12/2026
David and Leigh with The Happiest Hour were amazing! From the very beginning they were super welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable about what they do. Their communication was top ...
tier when it came to setting up meetings, responding to our emails, and answering any questions they had. They were also upfront about their services and policies which is very appreciated as a customer in the wedding business. David and Leigh helped us curate two signature cocktails that were tailored to our liking and our guests could not stop raving about them!! They were absolutely delicious! We could not recommend The Happiest Hour enough!
Hailie V
5.0
4/09/2026
David and Leigh were amazing at our wedding! Always ready with the next drink and just overall so friendly and kind! And the drinks were amazing! Everyone loved them, especially th...
e orange crushes. Working with them was a pleasure!
Kataira M
5.0
3/29/2026
This bar was a HIT! We met David and Leigh at a bridal convention and they were so warm and welcoming we couldn’t help but to get their information. Every single guest loved the co...
nvenience and friendliness of David at our wedding. They created a custom sign of our cocktail drinks and the bar was decorated so simple and cute! A few of my guests mentioned having great conversations with David as well. They let us know exactly how much alcohol we needed and what to do to prepare for the day. They also have different mixers that they make fresh. Not one single person complained about drinks they were mixed to perfection! 10/10 experience. If you are thinking about it, HIRE THEM!
Olivia M
5.0
3/23/2026
The Happiest Hour was amazing to work with for our wedding. They were patient with us and offered suggestions when it came to the signature drinks. We had a smallish wedding (54 gu...
ests) and they reassured me only one bartender was needed. Of course they were right and the bar ran so smoothly, everyone loved the drinks. We keep getting positive feedback from guests. Leah and Ben, who worked the wedding were outstanding as well! Highly recommend
Melanie W
5.0
2/10/2026
We last minute had to reach out to happiest hour after we had a bartender plan not work anymore. We are so thankful for happiest hour! David and Leigh were very quick to communicat...
e and get info to us. They were very knowledgeable in helping us decide how much alcohol to buy. They were a joy to have on our wedding day! They handled our big party with ease. Would recommend you to hire if you want confidence and peace on your wedding day/ event!
Lindsey Z
5.0
12/16/2025
There are not enough words to express how amazing Leigh & David are. My guests complimented how quickly they made drinks and how good they are. They helped with a list for what is ...
needed and made sure to provide everything else!! If you want a stress free vendor who you can rely on The Happiest Hour is it!!
Megan B
5.0
11/15/2025
We hired The Happiest Hour for our wedding in September. David and Leigh are absolutely amazing! They were so helpful in making a bar menu and shopping list. They also communicated...
very quickly. During the cocktail hour and wedding, they had drinks prepared ahead of time so people wouldn’t have to wait in line and could enjoy the party. We got lots of positive comments from guests about this! I would recommend them 100 times over!
Lauren M
5.0
11/11/2025
David & Leigh were amazing to partner with on the bartending service for our wedding. They were super responsive and ensured everything went smoothly by providing a shopping list w...
ith recommendations and planning helpful coordination calls leading up to the big day. The day of, we got SO many compliments on how good the signature drinks were (they helped us come up with some fun options with a fall flair for our October wedding)! They also helped design a cute bar sign. Overall, pricing was very reasonable. We couldn’t be happier with their services and would highly recommend!
Neil C
5.0
11/10/2025
Absolutely amazing service and always answered our questions quickly! And they made the best specialty drinks! Our guests still rave about their service to us!
Joe A
5.0
11/10/2025
David and his team are nothing short of top shelf! We hired them for our daughter's wedding and they were absolutely amazing. They worked with us every step of the way with a very ...
affordable package that absolutely blew us out of the water. Their mixed signature drinks they made were amazing and they were very attentive to every single one of our guests. I highly recommend using them for any event and we will be using them again in the future without a doubt!
Lynne W
5.0
11/07/2025
Working with David and Leigh was a great experience! We even had a great time pulling together all the initial ideas and then execution was flawless. Also the were so flexible and ...
good natured the day-of with extreme temps that day. Highly recommend!
Alivia S
5.0
11/04/2025
David and Leigh were so amazing! Their communication was wonderful during the whole process and we couldn’t have asked for better bartenders! The drinks were delicious and everythi...
ng went so smoothly. We’d recommend them to everyone and wish them nothing but the best!
Dariann M
5.0
10/13/2025
We loved working with The Happiest Hour. They were so accommodating and helped our vision come to life. We would highly recommend them for your wedding or any other event.
Season P
5.0
7/26/2025
I simply cannot say enough good things about ‘The Happiest Hour” bartending service. They were our bartenders for our wedding rehearsal dinner, as well as reception the next even...
ing. The Happiest Hour arrived early to each event, was so incredibly helpful, professional, experienced, and kind. Their cocktail creations, the amazing service, the kindness from the owners were part of the best experience I’ve ever received from anyone in the hospitality business. They truly made the entire weekend special, easy, and thoroughly enjoyable for everyone involved. I highly recommend them for any experience or special occasion.
Landon H
5.0
7/25/2025
We couldn’t be happier that we chose The Happiest Hour as our bar service for both our wedding and rehearsal dinner. David and Leigh, along with their son, were absolutely fantasti...
c—professional, attentive, and incredibly warm to all of our guests.
Their beautifully decorated bar trailer was not only functional but also perfectly matched the style and feel of our venue. It added such a charming and thoughtful touch to the space, and we heard so many compliments about it throughout the night.
But what really set them apart was their top-tier service. They kept the drinks flowing and the vibes happy, while still maintaining a responsible and respectful environment. They handled everything with grace, including the delicate task of cutting off guests who had a little too much—without ever making a scene or killing the mood. It was clear they truly cared about everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how great the bar staff was, and we couldn’t agree more. The Happiest Hour lived up to their name in every way. If you’re looking for a mobile bar that brings charm, professionalism, and the perfect energy to your celebration, look no further.
Tori D
5.0
6/03/2025
David and Leigh were absolutely phenomenal bartenders for our May 2025 wedding! So many people came up to us at our wedding complimenting their drinks and how fun they were. We wou...
ld recommend them for any event!
Gwynneth A
5.0
5/21/2025
Leigh and her team did an AMAZING job at my wedding. Not only were Her and David so helpful in the planning process (helping us craft signature drinks, figuring out how much alcoho...
l we would need, etc) but also they have the BEST vibe and service ever! I could not be happier with how friendly and happy the energy they brought was. The drinks are amazing as well, we had 3 signature drinks, and every one was delicious, and unique. They are really the complete package, and took a lot of my worries away. If you need a bartender for your big day, choose the happiest hour! (They earn their name).
Alana
5.0
4/28/2025
Absolutely the best!!!!
If you want you guest to have a great time with the bartenders, hire David and his team!
They served our guest promptly with a smile on their face and joke...
s of course!
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