Wedding season is here. And if you’ve been to a celebration recently, there’s a chance you noticed something different at the bar or maybe where the bar used to be.
The cannabis wedding is becoming one of the most hype trends in event culture right now and It makes complete sense.
Couples across the country are swapping out (or supplementing) the traditional open bar with a cannabis bar. With curated product menus, knowledgeable budtenders, lounge areas, infused mocktails, pre-rolls as party favors, and edible stations designed to match the wedding aesthetic.
This is a fully designed, intentional experience being woven into one of the most important days of people’s lives.
Think about what alcohol actually does at a wedding. It loosens people up. It gets strangers talking. It sets a mood. It marks the occasion as a celebration.
Cannabis does all of that too.
The founder of WeedBar in Los Angeles, a cannabis bar service said “At a cannabis wedding, there’s a sense of calm, gratitude, and happiness that becomes electric throughout the crowd. That’s not marketing language. That’s just what happens when you put the right product in the right setting with the right people.”
A cannabis bar also opens the door for guests who don’t drink which is becoming more of the norm lately. Sober curious guests, people on medication, people who just prefer it are suddenly included in the celebration in a way the open bar never allowed.
The best cannabis wedding bars are designed experiences.
The Product Menu: Pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, and infused drinks displayed like a cocktail menu. Some couples curate specific strains that match the vibe they want.
The Budtender: Just like a bartender, a knowledgeable budtender walks guests through what’s available, answers questions, and helps people choose what’s right for them.
The Setup: A designated lounge or garden area separate from the main reception space. This has things like comfortable seating, ambient lighting, etc.
The Favors: Some couples skip the traditional candy table entirely and send guests home with a custom pre-roll or branded edible instead.
If you’re planning a wedding or know someone who is, here’s the reality check:
Cannabis wedding bars are legal in states where recreational cannabis is legal like California, Colorado, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Washington, and others. You’ll need to work with a licensed cannabis event service, make sure consumption is in a designated area, and check local venue policies because not every venue is on board yet.
Everyone partaking must be 21+.
Outdoor or private venue settings tend to work best. Hotels and banquet halls are hit or miss depending on their policy.
The best move is to hire a professional cannabis event service that handles the licensing, the products, and the staffing.
When cannabis shows up at a wedding, it’s just culture that we grew up on.
It means the aunt who’s never tried it might ask a question. It means the open bar crowd and the cannabis crowd are in the same room, celebrating, and nobody thinks twice about it. It means normalization is already here.
That’s a big deal for an industry that spent decades fighting just to exist.
If you’re getting married this summer don’t be surprised if the bar looks a little different this year.
And if you’re bringing a High 90’s to the after party, we fully support that decision. In fact, we want to know!!
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Sources
The Hill — Incorporating weed is a growing trend for weddings: Here’s what to know — thehill.com
Inside Weddings — New Reception & After-Party Trend: Cannabis Wedding Bars — insideweddings.com
Barca NJ — Elevate Your Wedding With a Cannabis Bar — barcannanj.com
Hopegrown — Why a Mobile Cannabis Bar is the Hottest Trend for Weddings and Events — hopegrown.org
Blimburn Seeds — Weed Bars at Weddings: A Modern Cannabis Trend — blimburnseeds.com
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