Bar Service

It’s peak wedding season and in a major city most venues are doing 1-3 weddings a week. Give the vendors time to get back to you. My wedding is 40 days away and it still takes me a few days to hear back from some vendors right now.
Before ruling out the caterer I would price out everything else you would need. And also check your catering contract because some can have clauses that you are required to go with them for all services they offer.

Thanks Stephanie, that's what I have started to do!!

Are you able to bring in your own bartenders? Some venues you have to use theirs. I don't know much about bartending service, because we used our venue, but check out some of the wedding buy and sells on Facebook. I've often seen bartenders advertise their service.