Molly Shakes It Up Bartending Services

Beverage services pricing

Beverages start at $8 per person and bar services at $8 per person.

Packages

Prices start at $400

About Molly Shakes It Up Bartending Services

Molly Shakes It Up Bartending Services

Owner

I’m Molly, the face behind Molly Shakes It Up Bartending Services. For the past six years, I’ve been creating fresh, flavorful cocktail experiences for weddings across San Diego. I bring a fully mobile bar to your venue and handle everything from setup to breakdown so your day feels effortless. My style is elevated but approachable, using bright citrus, fresh herbs, and thoughtful ingredients to craft cocktails your guests will love. Together, we’ll design a menu that reflects your vibe and keeps the drinks flowing and the energy just right.

What sets me apart is experience you can feel. I’ve spent 20 years in the restaurant industry, 10 behind the bar, and the past 6 running my own mobile bartending business. I’ve seen it all, which means I stay calm, prepared, and ahead of the flow on your wedding day. I’m known for crafting genuinely great cocktails that feel fresh and elevated, yet totally approachable. No ego, no overcomplication, just consistently good drinks, smooth service, and a bar experience your guests will remember for all the right reasons.

Services

Beverage services

Bartending
Mixers/non-alcoholic options
Provides liquor license

Drink types

Beer
Liquor
Mobile bar
Non-alcoholic
Signature cocktails
Wine

Extra costs

Extra hour of service
Gratuity

Molly Shakes It Up Bartending Services packages

Basic Package

Price$400

Description

If you’d like to hire us for bartending services and you want to provide all other items, this is the package for you.

What’s included

Bartending Services up to 4 hours
Setup and Cleanup included
Straws and napkins included
Salt & Tajin included if needed for rims
All bar tools necessary
Customized cocktail suggestions
Curated shopping list
Custom menus tailored to your aesthetic

Standard Package

Price$700

Description

This is a bigger package that will help with all the additional items used to make cocktails. You’d mainly be responsible for alcohol, mixers and other N/A drinks you’d like to offer your guests. This package is priced for 50 guests.

What’s included

Up to 6 hours of bartending services
Setup and Cleanup included
Basic garnishes (lemons, limes, oranges, cherries)
Clear Disposable Cups (12oz, 9oz, shot cups)
Ice (doesn’t include specialty cubes)
Help with cocktail suggestions
Curated shopping list
Custom menus tailored to your aesthetic
Extras like straws and napkins included
For extra guests calculate $30 for every 25 guests

The Works Package

Price$900

Description

This is the perfect package for you if you want a stress free experience for your wedding. You will only be responsible for alcohol for the bar and any other nonalcoholic beverages you may want to offer your guests.

What’s included

Up to 4 hours of bartending services
Includes setup & cleanup
Basic garnishes included
Ice for guests (doesn’t include specialty cubes)
Clear Disposable Cups (12oz, 9oz and shot cups)
Fresh mixers/syrups for up to 3 cocktails
Additional mixers/added cocktail options, $50
Added hours $100 per hour

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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4 reviews

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David & J.
Rating: 5
•May 5
Zero Stress Vendor
My fiancé and I hired Molly for our wedding in Mission Bay, and she was one of our best vendors for the wedding. We chose the “Works” package because we wanted to make things as easy as possible on ourselves, and Molly absolutely came through. She helped us create a lineup of really well thought out cocktails that were not only delicious, but perfectly matched the beachy vibe of our wedding. As a guy trying to help plan the bar setup, I’ll admit it was a bit stressful at first, but she made the whole process feel easy and organized. The shopping list she provided was super clear and simple to follow, and after that she truly took care of everything. She even designed a stunning cocktail menu that matched our wedding signage almost exactly, which was such a cool detail. On the day of, Molly brought another bartender with her and they were both incredible. Friendly, professional, efficient, and the drinks were consistently great all night. They were also flexible when we decided to extend an extra hour of service, which we really appreciated. They genuinely elevated our entire wedding experience, and we’re so happy we hired her. Highly recommend Molly Shakes It Up to anyone looking for a seamless, high-quality bartending experience.
Molly Franklin•May 6, 2026
Awe thank you so much, that was so sweet of you to say! I appreciate your business and had a great time during your wedding. Thank you! Molly
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Jackie S.
Rating: 5
•May 5
My preferred bartender!
As a wedding planner, making sure my clients have fast and reliable bar service is top priority. Molly and I have been working together for 4 years and she ALWAYS does an incredible job. She is fun, organized, fast & her bar's always look amazing. I will continue to refer her always for my event's.
Molly Franklin•May 5, 2026
Thank you so much Jackie and I love teaming up with you also! Thanks, Molly
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Elizabeth W.
Rating: 5
•May 4
Best Bartender in SoCal
I had the pleasure of working with Molly, who provided bartending services at my past events, and she was absolutely fantastic. From start to finish, she was professional, friendly, and incredibly efficient. Molly kept the bar running smoothly all evening, handled guests with ease, and created a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Her attention to detail and positive attitude truly made a difference, and it was clear she takes pride in her work. As a fellow vendor, I really appreciated how easy she was to communicate and collaborate with—it makes such a difference on event days. I would happily work with her again and highly recommend her to other vendors and clients alike!
Molly Franklin•May 5, 2026
Thank you Elizabeth! I really appreciate the review and really enjoy working with you! Thanks, Molly
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Anne
Rating: 5
•May 4
Rodrigues
Best decision we made for our wedding (besides saying yes lol) Okay so I don't usually write reviews but I had to for Molly because WOW. We hired her for our wedding and honestly the bar was one of the highlights of the whole night and I say that as someone who was busy taking photos and talking to relatives the entire time! She showed up, set everything up without us having to worry about a thing, and just… handled it. Molly was super friendly and fun, our guests loved chatting with her, and the drinks were seriously so good. We did a signature his and hers cocktail situation and she nailed both of them. The whole vibe she brought was just perfect — not too stuffy, not over the top, just the right energy for a wedding reception. Even my aunt who "doesn't really drink" ended up with a mocktail in her hand all night, which honestly might be the biggest win of the evening. If you're getting married (or throwing any kind of event, really), do yourself a favor and book Molly. You will not regret it. Our guests are still talking about the drinks weeks later and that's really all you need to know!
Molly Franklin•May 5, 2026
Thank you so much for the sweet and thoughtful review! I really appreciate it! I really do try to make sure my clients are at ease and have nothing to worry about with the bar. Thank you! -Molly