I found the Whiskey Chaser on Instagram at that point in wedding planning where I was convinced it was going to be a total disaster (everyone has that, right?). As soon as I saw the trailer, all lit up, I was like, “I need that. If I have that,... everything else will fall into place.”
And it totally did. Chad and Tory are awesome—outstanding communication, excellent cocktail knowledge, exceptional service—just all-around good people who had a great business idea and the savvy to bring it to life. The bar’s visual appeal is obvious, but Chad and Tory’s relaxed competence, thoughtful attention to detail, and genuine care about the party turning out well really push the Whiskey Chaser into the exceptional category. They created an array of beautiful and tasty cocktails and a welcoming tasting experience. They worked with us to figure out how to set up in our cocktail hour area, have a satellite bar ready at the reception area, and then move the whole trailer and set back up for the reception. They gave us the option to order our booze at their local BevMo, and they picked it up and brought it with them to the wedding. Even with their new baby arriving just months before our wedding (he came to our site visit—so cute!), they never missed a beat.
At the wedding, the trailer looked absolutely perfect, and every time I saw Chad, Tory, and their other bartender Justine, they were mixing, pouring, moving racks, very diplomatically suggesting water as alternative to select drunk relatives—but also smiling and chatting and asking us if we needed anything and really helping to set the whole scene for the event. It was one of the few aspects of the day that really made me feel like an honored guest at my own wedding. Plus that first drink after making our way down from the ceremony was pretty much the best thing ever. Our guests raved about the trailer, the drinks, and how nice and helpful the bartenders were. While this was something of a splurge for us, I cannot imagine any way our bar could have gone better, and it felt completely worth the money. Thanks, guys—the Bay Area is lucky to have you!