When it comes to weddings, people don’t want to do what everyone else has done. They want something different...something that will elevate the experience...something like my guest today has provided since 2019.

J’nelle Lawrence and her husband are owners of Bubbles & Brews Philly, a vintage mobile bar all about providing happiness on tap. They were inspired to open their business after their own mobile bar experience during their destination wedding in Miami, Florida in 2017.

Prior to Bubbles & Brews, J’nelle spent the last 15 years in corporate supplier diversity with roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, and The Chemours Company. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Villanova University and a Masters in Business Administration from Drexel University.

In 2014, the state of Delaware recognized J’nelle as a recipient of the Women in Business award. Two years later, she was recognized by DiversityPlus Magazine as a national recipient of their Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity.

What makes Bubbles & Brews Philly so special? How does J’nelle guide clients on choosing drinks at events? In this episode, she talks about how the business began and how she found business partners and started establishing relationships with other local businesses. You’ll hear about the variety of drinks they can provide, exactly how mobile this bar company can get, and what J’nelle recommends to have the best experience with her company.

In This Episode:

[03:21] - How did Bubbles & Brews Philly come about? 

[05:21] - After finally taking the plunge to start the business, how did J’nelle find business partners?

[08:56] - Bubbles & Brews Philly don’t just focus on weddings. 

[11:12] - What’s special about what J’nelle and her husband offer? 

[12:38] - J’nelle discusses how they provide guidance on beverages for clients. 

[14:31] - Seven taps allow for seven different drink options to come from a vintage Italian milk truck re-made into a mobile bar.

[16:12] - Bubbles & Brews Philly also provides non-alcoholic drinks called mocktails for kid’s birthday parties.

[18:02] - What is the typical cost to rent one of Bubbles & Brews Philly mobile bars for an event?

[19:49] - J’nelle discusses how her company incorporates branding and customization for events like weddings.

[25:12] - For wedding guests, J’nelle provides this tip to get the most out of the Bubbles & Brews mobile cart experience.

Relevant Links:

Get Cozy Bars/Bubbles & Brews Philly

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The Event Loft

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