About
Straight Up Sideways for Minneapolis weddings
Straight Up Sideways provides dry-hire wedding bartending for Minneapolis celebrations and throughout Minnesota. Established in 2024, as shown on its official website, the business offers drink-menu planning, signature cocktails and alcohol-free options. Its wedding profile describes a customized shopping list and a team that helps couples prepare the bar around their guest group and celebration.
Choosing the bar service
For its alcoholic bar service, the host purchases and provides the alcohol. Straight Up Sideways explicitly states that it does not sell alcohol or operate a traditional cash bar. A separate mocktail offering provides an alcohol-free alternative. Couples should confirm the chosen service’s supplies, setup and breakdown responsibilities when planning.
Planning the reception bar
Before finalizing the plan, couples can share their guest count, reception timeline and preferred drink styles. Ask how the bar will fit beside dining and dancing areas, where guests will queue and how alcohol-free choices and water will be offered. Agree on who supplies each item and who handles the end-of-night cleanup.
For an outdoor bar, discuss setup access, the surface under the bar, nearby power or water needs and an indoor backup with the venue. The National Weather Service outdoor lightning guidance can help the planning team identify appropriate shelter and decide when outdoor activities should pause.
Explore the WedNorth Minneapolis area wedding directory to coordinate the bar with other parts of the celebration.