Why Utah Brides are Choosing Mocktail Bars Over Traditional Bars

As each new wedding season approaches, while ebbing and flowing with the trends of the year, there are always a few stand-outs in the trends of the season. In 2025, a stand-out trend becoming increasingly prevalent as the Summer season comes to a close is that of brides swapping the traditional cocktail hour for something a little more sober. Mocktail hours are taking the Utah wedding scene by storm, and after reading this blog, you’ll be next on the zero-proof train.

Bride and groom pouring a faux-spritz tower

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Cost-Effectiveness

The traditional open-bar in Utah averages between $15 to $45 per guest, depending on the quality of alcohol, freshness of mixers, and quantity of beverages served. At Charcutie, we charge a flat-rate of $7 per guest for our mocktails — and they’re bottomless. This means that when booking with Charcutie for your mocktail bar, you save an average of fifty to eighty-five percent per guest, while maintaining professional service and high-quality drinks. Each of our mixers is made in-house, with high-quality, local ingredients — meaning each of our juices, syrups, and purées is nearly always farm-to-bar, traveling the lowest number of miles possible before making their way into your drinks.

The True Hassle-Free Option

Brides of all backgrounds are opting for a zero-proof wedding because they simply don’t want to deal with the hassle of handling their intoxicated guests. Whether they are trying to cut costs on shuttling their intoxicated guests back to the hotel or simply don’t care to see what happens when their second-cousin is four drinks deep, cutting all alcohol from a wedding decreases stress for every person involved. Replacing the signature cocktails with signature mocktails keeps the tradition and aesthetic alive, while ensuring nobody is going to black out during the cake-cutting.

Fresh grapefruit being squeezed into a matcha grapefruit spritz mocktail

Inclusivity

In a state where over forty percent of the population identifies with a religion which practices sobriety, having a dry wedding is the perfect choice to ensure each of your guests can get the entire experience you meticulously curated for months. While remaining totally Instagrammable, mocktails are the ideal middle-ground to keep the vibes rolling throughout the night.

Aesthetics that Stand Out

Dirty soda bars have undoubtedly become a staple in Utah wedding culture, but nothing says class and luxury like a drink in a fancy glass, made with all-natural ingredients. At Charcutie, we offer various packages to ensure your wedding mocktails are to your pristine taste and totally curated by you. Whether you are only looking for customized his, hers, and theirs mocktails or a full mocktail bar, we are here to understand your vision and bring it to life — always leaving the final say in your hands.

Whether you're planning a modern mountain wedding or a romantic backyard reception, a well-designed mocktail bar is a refreshing, stylish alternative to traditional alcohol service. At Charcutie, we craft drinks that don’t just taste amazing — they make a statement.

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