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Elmhurst Bar Services

The Voyaging Alchemist

Crafting Drinks to Match Your Moment
5 out of 5 stars and 11 reviews
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Illinois, mainly Cook and Dupage county
Service area
5.0
Praised by couples for:
Drinks
Seasoned professional
Food quality and taste
The Voyaging Alchemist made our cocktail hour feel special and personal. Laura set up a private tasting with us before the wedding where we worked together to create signature drinks that fit our style perfectly. She brought homemade syrups and really listened to what we wanted, which made the whole process easy and fun. On the day of, everything ran smoothly and our guests couldn't stop talking about the cocktails. The team was knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely excited to be part of our celebration. If you want a bar service that cares about the details and brings creativity to every drink, The Voyaging Alchemist is the way to go.
Megan L.
5.0
Laura was so kind, knowledgable and genuine! She listened to us, took the time to get to know us and created 2 perfect drinks that matched us perfectly. Being an out of state bride can be stressful, but Laura was so accommodating and patient with me, and I felt at ease booking her and working with her. She thinks of all the details, and her execution is top tier. She is amazing, and I would hire her again in a heartbeat!
Luisa B.
5.0
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About this vendor

Vendor
Laura Degrenia
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
Best of Weddings Award
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in the Chicagoland area, in Elmhurst, IL, The Voyaging Alchemist is a mobile coffee and cocktail bar service bringing specialty drinks to weddings. I work with you to create craft drinks, special for your event. From fancy lattes to signature couple drinks, I will make any beverage you desire happen. I know no two weddings are the same, so I promise amazing customer service and to curate everything exactly how you want it. Let me help you make your moment sparkle with drinks to remember.
LGBTQ+-owned and Woman-owned Business
2+ years in business
Small team (2-10 members)
Details
Bar & Drinks
Bartenders
Beer
Champagne
Liquor
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Signature Cocktails
Wine
Awards and Affiliations
Best of Weddings Award
2025 'Best of Weddings'
Why were they selected?
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
  • Vendor
    Laura Degrenia
    Owner
    I have been working as a barista and bartender for over 6 years. My favorite part is interacting with customers and learning their story then make them a delicious drink they will love. With these passions I decided to take the show on the road! Now, I can bring my love for customer service and specialty drinks to your wedding and help you celebrate with delicious drinks that you won't be able to get enough of.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
11 reviews
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The Voyaging Alchemist delivers creative, personalized bar service with pre-wedding tastings and signature cocktails tailored to each couple. Guests praised exceptional drinks, strong mocktail and coffee options, and friendly, professional staff. Service is organized, keeps the party energized, and comes highly recommended.
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1/09/2025
Let’s be real- good bartenders are a MUST when it comes to wedding planning. This service honestly was the highlight of my wedding, I kept hearing from my guests how great the drin...
ks were and how friendly the service was. They come PREPARED and do an excellent job, they even made an incredible signature drink for each of us! Also if not everyone in your party drinks this is a GREAT option, because let me tell you the mocktail and coffee game is STRONG. If I had to plan all over again I would book them in a heartbeat!!
AvatarM
9/22/2026
The Voyaging Alchemist made our cocktail hour feel special and personal. Laura set up a private tasting with us before the wedding where we worked together to create signature drin...
ks that fit our style perfectly. She brought homemade syrups and really listened to what we wanted, which made the whole process easy and fun. On the day of, everything ran smoothly and our guests couldn't stop talking about the cocktails. The team was knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely excited to be part of our celebration. If you want a bar service that cares about the details and brings creativity to every drink, The Voyaging Alchemist is the way to go.
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8/13/2025
Laura was so kind, knowledgable and genuine! She listened to us, took the time to get to know us and created 2 perfect drinks that matched us perfectly. Being an out of state bride...
can be stressful, but Laura was so accommodating and patient with me, and I felt at ease booking her and working with her. She thinks of all the details, and her execution is top tier. She is amazing, and I would hire her again in a heartbeat!
AvatarC
7/18/2025
Laura did an exceptional job at our wedding. We can’t thank her enough for all the time and effort she put into our special day. We highly recommend Laura for any event you may hav...
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AvatarB
10/24/2024
Outstanding drinks and vibe. Brought such lightness and joy while making wonderful drinks. Kept the party going right along side us.
AvatarK
10/24/2024
Excellent service, friendly and capable owner. Very creative with custom cocktail concepts and willing to help you work through your needs for event planning to make sure you’re pr...
epared.
AvatarK
10/15/2024
Friendly, easy to work with and really good!! Don’t miss voyaging alchemist!!!!
AvatarM
10/15/2024
Extremely professional and easy to work with, would recommend working with them again!
AvatarH
10/15/2024
Laura of The Voyaging Alchemist is a true creative when it comes to cocktails, coffee, and beyond. They take the time to understand your needs/wants and create a menu that is refle...
ctive of your personality and event! They are very knowledgeable about cocktails, coffee, beer, wine, and any drink needs for your event!
AvatarC
10/14/2024
10/10 experience! Laura knows how to create a wonderful atmosphere for any party 😊
AvatarD
10/14/2024
Makes amazing cocktails and had a lot of knowledge about beer, wine, and cocktails.
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