Meet the Team
Hi friends!
My name is Miranda Guzman and I am the proud owner of Four-Oh-Sips Mobile Bartending! I am thrilled to be serving Montana, my amazing home state, and getting to celebrate your most special days alongside you.
Our team consists of the greatest group of mixologists, personalities and experienced bartenders in the Northwest Montana area.
Our team includes:
Miranda, the owner - Miranda mainly focuses on the back-end, manager support, contracts, initial contact for all clients, planners, vendors and networking opportunities. Miranda also works as back-up to encourage work-life balance for our bartending team throughout the summer months so they can enjoy the Montana sunshine.
Catherine, bar manager - Catherine oversees all staff, supports Miranda with all communication, and manages social media and the beautiful details we bring to each event.
Cole, assistant bar manager - Cole works as a lead bartender and our lead mixologist. Cole is our go-to drink guru who helps curate specialty cocktails and trains our bartenders in consistency. When you don’t find Cole at an event, you can usually find him creating cocktails at The Ritz in Kalispell.
Lexi, lead bartender - like Cole, Lexi works for us as a lead bartender and mixologist. She brings the smile and experience you’ll never forget. Lexi also works alongside our managers to train bartenders, keep the bar organized and prepare for each event to ensure smooth, consistent service and an unforgettable experience
Carsen & Charlie, Missoula Bartenders - Although most will get the opportunity to meet these gentlemen throughout the state, our bartenders Carsen & Charlie are based out of Missoula/Bonner. They’re lifelong best friends with an urge to serve!
Bree, Courtney and Emilee - These three girls are our smiling faces that you’ll see assisting our managers/leads this season. Each with a personality and laugh you’ll never forget - we’re thrilled to have them on our team & they’re excited to meet you, serve you & become a friend to you and your guests!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for choosing Four-oh-Sips Mobile Bartending for your events. We can’t wait to experience these times with you and create moments with you that you’ll never forget.
Cheers!
Miranda
FAQs
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We do not! We have a consultation process and in-depth questionnaire that gives us enough information to help you plan how much alcohol to buy. If you are in the Flathead Valley, we will suggest suppliers that offer discounts for weddings/large groups. We offer pickup and delivery service once your order is paid for so you don’t have to worry about it!
***We do not profit off of the sale of alcohol, and any alcohol that isn’t used is yours to keep or return to the supplier!
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We travel all over the state of Montana! If it is 2.5 hours out of the Flathead Valley (one-way, 5 hours round trip), we do require one-night of lodging (one room) the night of the event if we are scheduled to work later than 8:00 PM MST, for the safety of our staff. At this time, we do not charge for gas or mileage.
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We like to accommodate the entirety of your event. Our typical hours are 12:00 PM-11:00 PM with set-up starting at 12:00 PM, and bar open by 2:30 PM, take-down/last call at 10:45 PM and shut down at 11:00 PM. This is adjustable depending on the event/contract. If we are asked to stay later on the day of the event, we are happy to accommodate that, however we do charge $200.00 per additional hour.
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Each event has a requirement of either two bartenders or one bartender and a bar-back, with the exception of events <75 guests. We may also release a bartender as the party dies down and it becomes more functional with just one. This is at the discretion of the bartenders on shift. We add a bartender for each 75 person increment. Price will fluctuate and staffing will change based on our best judgement and our agreement, plus how many bars you have set up at your event! This is to set your day and guests up for success! We want to ensure we keep up with the flow of your event, your schedule and keep your guests happy!
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Every contract and invoice go through my platform, HoneyBook. You receive all communications through your email for billing and contracts. We require a 25% non-refundable deposit to book your date and event. The remaining balance is due 10 calendar days prior to your event. We accept Paypal, Visa, MC, AMEX, and Venmo!
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This question comes up a ton! Have you ever paid the tab for 200 people at a bar + gratuity? By hiring Tipsy, we assist you in budgeting your alcohol, setting up a custom menu and you get to keep all of the leftover alcohol after the event! When hiring a bar, you will anticipate spending $5,000-$15,000 depending on size including gratuity. We save you literal thousands with our structure and expertise! Bar-staffing an event is essential - most event venues in Montana require a licensed bartending business with certified bartenders and insurance for events that intend on having alcohol. Not only are you getting our insurance, but it allows your most treasured guests, family and friends to enjoy your day alongside you without having to worry about the background noise. My staff is trained in de-escalation, professionalism, and keeping your guests at ease and entertained with you! Having a third party there to look over your event, advocate for you and pace your guests to stay safe, responsible and happy takes away any extra hassle from you and other vendors you hired in other areas. We work alongside your other vendors to provide you the best service possible and bring your vision to life!
We are here because of YOU!
Here are some pictures and videos of us doing what we love, with our clients and colleagues - we cannot wait to share more of these happy moments with you!
Video Credits: Ben and Megan Erickson, Erickson Media (ericksonmedia.org)
Content Creation Specialist: Jordyn Swanson, JLContentCreation
Photography: Stan Todorov Photography, Sierra Janelle Photography & Sierra Elena Photography
“I have no complaints, you did EVERYTHING we could have asked for and more. Communication was amazing, you checked on everybody, specifically continuously checking on the groom and I. You listened to us and what we were concerned with and you took all of our worries away! 10/10 will highly recommend!”
-Aspen, Sept 2024 Wedding

