When it comes to planning a memorable event, the details often make the biggest difference. Many event hosts focus on the event design and food and beverage as top priorities, and rightfully so! However, it’s the unique touches that truly set your celebration apart and leave a lasting impression with guests.
Enter your very own personalized ice bar! This life-size, breathtaking showpiece not only adds a touch of elegance to any event, but also lends a functional element.
At Full Spectrum Ice Sculptures, we know that ice bars are more than just a passing trend. With the endless ways we can customize ice bars to fit your event theme, purpose, and design, ice bars are a true experience that are here to stay!
Here are some fantastic examples of the different types of ice bars that you can incorporate into your next celebration:
Traditional Ice Bars
First things first, let’s explore a traditional ice bar…as if there is such a thing! The very fact that you’re considering an ice bar for your event shows that you are looking for something unconventional and creative for your celebration. Ice bars will surely fit the bill!
A “traditional” ice bar consists of an 8ft wide, free-standing ice bar with a flat bar top.
The bar front can be customized with your event logo or monogram. The bar legs can also be personalized to your event, whether that means engraving a specific pattern on them, carving space for fresh florals, or even freezing florals in! We know how important the bar exterior is in capturing guests’ initial attention and drawing them in, so we go big!
With a flat bar top, the door is open to numerous possibilities! You can leave it flat and fully functional for your bartender to serve drinks from. You could also request for our team to insert built-in holders for things like garnishes or even bottles! We’re happy to work with you to fit your exact bar needs.
Ice Bars with Enhanced Bar Tops
The next step up from “traditional” ice bars would be ice bars with enhanced bar tops! If you’re looking to have a multi-dimensional ice sculpture that has an extra “wow” factor, this is a great option for you. We can add an ice luge to the bar top, creating an additional layer of interactivity between your bartender and the guests. When they order a drink, guests will marvel at how the bartender shoots liquor down the luge and lands in their waiting glass. This is a fun and unique experience that is sure to win over any crowd!
The ice luge will be built into the bar top to add some extra height to the ice bar. It can also be personalized with a custom engraving, from your event logo to a tagline to your mascot. The sky is the limit with how we can make your ice sculpture all your own!
Seafood Ice Bars
Did you know that ice bars don’t just have to be for drinks? Ice bars are multi-functional pieces! They can also be utilized for seafood displays, making them the coolest raw bar options your guests have ever seen!
Just like the beverage ice bars we’ve talked about, the bar exterior for these seafood ice bars can be completely customized to your tastes. The bar top though is where these seafood ice bars differ. While we can leave these bar tops flat for your caterer to set out their platters and serving dishes, we can also create a show-stopping multi-tiered ice display!
Our three-tiered seafood display on top of an ice bar is the ultimate ice sculpture! It is elegant and creative, both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Imagine having this type of ice bar be the crown jewel of your food service area at your wedding. Guests will ooh and aah, snapping photos before they even think about making their plates. Your monogram could emblazon the outside of the bar and your caterer’s delicious seafood will literally tower above the bar.
To take it one step further, we can use 4 ice bars to create a full, 360 degree ice display! Each bar top could be different, where one ice bar could have a flat top for drinks, one could have a seafood tower top for a raw bar, and the other two could have custom bar tops, like these sushi stairs we created (pictured below!).
Tabletop Ice Bars
One final option we’d love to present in this post is tabletop ice bars. This is the perfect solution for smaller scale events that gives you all the functionality of a full ice bar, but for a fraction of the cost!
These types of ice bars – you guessed it – sit on top of tables. They are most often used for food displays, specifically raw bars. Our team is more than happy to create a sculpture design that will best fit your needs, depending on what you may serve. We can add side risers with ice bowls if you’re serving something like shrimp cocktail. We can add a large branded piece in the center to attract attention and be cohesive with the overall event design. We can include individual holders for caviar tins and its corresponding garnishes.
Ultimately, we truly mean it when we say that the possibilities are endless. With our master ice sculptors and creative design team, we can carve anything and everything you dream up!
Ready to Book Your Ice Bar?
Whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday soiree, or corporate gala that needs an extra “cool” factor, ice sculptures are a stunning addition that will leave a lasting impression. If you have more questions or are ready to book, our team is here to help! We’ve been creating custom ice sculptures for over 15 years and can guide you in selecting a unique and personalized ice sculpture for your next celebration. Check out more FAQ below or connect with us to start planning your icy creation today!