Venue Policies

ALCOHOL & BEVERAGE POLICIES

Texas has a “host liability law,” which means if you host an event and one of your guests becomes intoxicated and causes damage or injury on their way home, the host (i.e. – the bride and groom) may be held legally liable for the damage. In addition; the venue and bartending staff may hold liability as well.

The 2K Reserve requires that a couple hire only Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) certified bartenders. These professional bartenders are trained how to prevent guests from drinking too much and how to politely cut someone off. They take their jobs, and careers, seriously. 2K Reserve directly employs some of the best bartenders in the industry. These are not simply licensed people, but bartending pros who know how to mix a drink and provide amazing customer service!

The 2K Reserve is a BYO (Bring Your Own) facility. This means that the host (ie; Bride & Groom) provide the beverages to be served during the event. Based upon much experience in serving our clients; our beverage policies are as follows:

1. All beverages, other than tea, water, coffee, must be served from the bar by bartending staff.

2. Only beverages provided by the host for the event shall be served to guests. Guests may NOT bring their own bottles to serve themselves or to be served by bartending staff. No beverages, of any kind, may be brought in by guests.

3. No outside cups or containers may be brought in by guests. Beverages shall be served in containers provided by the venue or the host. (this includes flasks and gift bottles)

4. Guests may not have beverages in vehicles or any place of their own and return to serve themselves. Any alcoholic beverages found on site, not provided by the host, not served by certified bartending staff shall be confiscated and disposed of by venue management and/or security personnel. Any guests found breaking these policies shall be requested to leave the premises immediately, without warning.

5. Bartending staff shall serve one beverage per person. There shall be no ‘deliveries’ to other guests or multiple beverages poured for one party.

6. During event prep and make-ready; bridal party MAY have beverages in the bridal and grooms suites. These beverages must be comprised only of the same beverages provided by host to be served from the bar with the exception of liquor. There shall be no liquor (ie; whiskey, tequila, vodka, etc) consumed on premises prior to TABC bartending staff arrival. 

Once TABC bartending staff and security arrive on site, they will conduct a sweep of the facility and all alcoholic beverages will be removed from suites and placed behind the bar for safe keeping. If these items are not comprised of service items from the bar menu, they will be kept in safe keeping until the end of the event and will not be served.

7. During the reception; beverages and cocktails must remain in sight of TABC bartending staff or security officers. All beverages and containers must remain indoors and shall not be carried outside for any reason except for the covered patio area. 

8. Shot Policy:  Shots shall not be provided by bartending staff on any occasion

9. Responsible Party:  At end of reception, there should be one responsible party named that will take possession of all alcoholic beverages. Bartending staff and/or security will oversee the loading of beverages in vehicle of this person

10. All alcohol service must be discontinued 30 minutes prior to the end of your function (Last Call). Please note we reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated guests at the discretion of the server or bartender and may request proof of legal drinking age from guests. Any drinking guests must have a valid ID showing they are of legal age. We also reserve the right to discontinue or temporarily close bar services.

Our TABC certified bartenders make the following suggestions:

Brides and grooms: Please let you guests know that alcohol can only be served from the bar. No personal stock is allowed unless it is served by us. If your friend – you know the one who always brings a flask to football games, birthday parties and picnics – is invited, best to give him a strict warning before he ruins your day.

Guests: This is NOT your event. The bride and groom have been planning this day for months. Your behavior could lead to liability. Do you really want to turn a dream night into a nightmare for everyone?

Bar & Kitchen Areas: The bar and kitchen areas in the ballroom are to be accessed by 2K Reserve staff, catering staff and bartenders only. If any guests or attendees require access, they must be accompanied by staff or receive permission. All beverages brought to stock the bar for service during the reception shall be kept for the reception only and not retrieved throughout the day. Beverages reserved for make-ready times during the day should be separate items, placed in the respective suites. No guests or attendees shall be permitted behind the bar once service has commenced. If any person should proceed behind the bar during these times, they shall be immediately removed from the premises without exception.

Coordination of Events: The 2K Reserve provides basic coordination on the event date and no coordinators are required at the venue. Services include; creating your timeline of events, cueing party down the aisle, coordinating rehearsal, seeing vendors in, managing timeline of reception with the DJ, etc. If a coordinator is hired by clients, they will be required to work with the 2K Reserve official timeline, as agreed upon with the client, and work within 2K Reserve policies and procedures.