Old Fashioned Lounge
Bakersfield
, California
6500 RiverLakes Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307
RiverLakes Ranch feels bigger than a lot of outdoor venues, and that size changes the energy of a wedding in a good way. There is room for the event to unfold naturally, room for guests to spread out and enjoy themselves, and room for the setting to actually contribute to the atmosphere instead of just sitting in the background. In Bakersfield, that kind of large-format ranch venue gives couples a chance to create something that feels substantial, scenic, and still comfortable for guests from beginning to end.
Old Fashioned Lounge provides mobile bartending services at RiverLakes Ranch with that broader outdoor event flow in mind. Large estate-style weddings need a bar plan that works beyond just one beautiful photo. Guests need easy access. Service needs to stay fast. The setup needs to feel intentional, not oversized or awkward in the landscape. We plan around how the property is actually being used so the beverage service supports the full celebration instead of becoming a pinch point.
This venue also gives couples a lot of flexibility with the kind of bar experience they want to create. Maybe it is a classic cocktail-heavy reception. Maybe it is a more relaxed ranch-style bar with a strong wine and beer foundation. Maybe it includes mocktails and espresso so every guest has something thoughtful in hand all night. Our team tailors the setup, staffing, and pacing to the scale of the event so the service stays polished across the full property footprint.
Venue Name
Riverlakes Ranch
Region
Venue Type
Ranch & Outdoor Estate Wedding Venue
Guest Capacity
Up to 300 guests
Indoor / Outdoor
Outdoor
Venue Website
RiverLakes Ranch is a strong fit for Old Fashioned Lounge because large outdoor estates require bartending that understands more than just drinks. They require service planning that accounts for distance, guest concentration, event transitions, and how people actually move through a celebration.
That is exactly how we approach it. We evaluate where guests will naturally gather, how the ceremony transitions into cocktail hour, where the reception center of gravity will sit, and what bar configuration will keep service efficient without interrupting the openness of the venue.
We also coordinate directly with planners and venue staff so installation, timing, restocking, and breakdown all stay organized. At a place like RiverLakes Ranch, that behind-the-scenes structure is a big part of what makes the event feel easy and high-level to the couple and their guests.
Signature cocktail programs
Full bar service
Wine and beer service
Specialty mocktails
Espresso and coffee service
Tailored mobile bar installations
I’m Dave
the owner
I started Old Fashioned Lounge because I love great hospitality and serving people well. Weddings are special, and it’s an honor to be part of them. We’ll show up prepared, work hard, and create a bar experience you’ll remember.
