Crafted Cocktails | Curated For Your Moment
Your wedding day should feel effortless, considered, and completely you - right down to the drinks in your hand.
At CJ Drinks, we create a refined cocktail experience to elevate your wedding - from your first drink to the final toast - bringing a level of care and craftsmanship that goes beyond standard wedding bar service.
With over 15 years experience, you can feel confident knowing your bar will run smoothly, your guests will be looked after, and every drink will be served to a high standard.
You can learn more about Chris's background here.
His & Hers Signature Cocktails have been unmistakably a top preforming request from my couples!
A considered pairing of signature cocktails, designed to reflect you both individually while complementing your overall bar experience.
This is where your menu becomes personal — refined, memorable, and entirely tailored to your celebration, and you!
While working closely together, I create combinations that feel balanced, intentional, and effortlessly aligned with your wedding style.
Common directions include a contrast of profiles (light and rich, fresh and bold), shared flavour notes, or drinks inspired by your story.
Each pairing is thoughtfully developed to feel cohesive within your wider cocktail selection, or to be the focal point of the bar.
• Your wedding service includes two professional bartenders as our standard, ensuring exceptional service and a seamless experience from the first pour to the final toast.
• Up to 6 Hours of service
• Complimentary Bar Hire (usually valued at $150.00) — styled, organised, and ready to impress.
• A fully custom cocktail menu, designed & printed exclusively for your day — a keepsake that’s yours to take home if you wish.
• Signature wedding cocktails crafted to reflect your story, favourite flavours, and the vibe of your celebration. Choose your cocktails here, or have CJ Drinks design the menu from scratch! (Nothing is off limits)
• Pre-ceremony and post-ceremony beverage service, ensuring guests are welcomed and refreshed from the first moment.
• Working seamlessly alongside your venue and vendors to ensure a perfectly timed, stress-free service on the day.
• Managing glassware hire and alcohol sourcing, ensuring everything is seamlessly organised while securing the best pricing for your day.
• A one-hour in-person consultation to dream, plan, and bring your perfect drinks menu to life.
• Ongoing support and communication throughout your planning process — think of us as your beverage partners from start to finish.
• Post-event follow-up, because your experience matters long after the last drink is poured.
Packages are flexible and refined, designed to take the stress out of planning and add that extra sparkle. From intimate gatherings to grand receptions.
Led by Chris, CJ Drinks offers a refined cocktail service that elevates your bar beyond the expected
Based locally in Christchurch and servicing the greater Canterbury area, I'm here to ensure your bar is one of the highlights of your wedding day.
Let’s raise a glass to great service, smooth sips, and a celebration that’s uniquely yours.
I truly, can't wait to hear from you!
Wedding Service Fee is Starting from $1,850.00
Every wedding is unique, so your final quote will be tailored to your guest numbers, service duration, drinks selection, and overall bar requirements. You’ll always receive a clear, transparent proposal outlining exactly what’s included, so there are no surprises along the way.
Alcohol Costs:
Alcohol is not included in the service fee. If you’d like, this can be sourced on your behalf at competitive trade rates and managed as part of the planning process for a completely stress-free experience.
Glassware Hire:
Beautiful cocktails deserve beautiful glassware.
As each cocktails is served in it own carefully selected glass, glassware hire is quoted separate to reflect your chosen menu and guest numbers. This ensures every drink is presented exactly as intended, while allowing us to provide an accurate, transparent quote tailored specifically to your wedding.
Additional Bar Support: $55.00 P/h, Per Staff Member:
For larger celebrations or more complex bar setups, an additional team member may be recommended to assist with glassware, stock replenishment, and keeping service running effortlessly behind the scenes. If I feel your wedding would genuinely benefit from extra support, I’ll discuss this with you during the planning process and explain exactly why I’d recommend it.