Sippin’ Pretty Rolls Up to Parties Across Rhode Island

A prim white drink cart known as Sippin’ Pretty has been rolling up to parties big and small across the state, serving up themed beverages for all ages that are as Insta-worthy as they are delicious. The woman behind the mini-bar is Nichole Bonollo. A drink connoisseur, she started her journey into mixology as a bartender, and the serial entrepreneur has owned small businesses since age 23, thriving in the hospitality sphere and dipping her toes in everything from beauty to catering, including a meal-prep concept called Just Like Mom’s Catering. Along the way, she began participating in pop-up vendor events and later teamed up with her friend and business partner, Caitlin Carlia Weakley, to create All in Fun events.

“I always just wanted to show other people my talents and love for hospitality, and that you can do whatever you want to do,” says Bonollo. All in Fun is the umbrella company that provides  comprehensive party-planning services for organizing special events, and includes the beverage-focused Sippin’ Pretty. Bonollo leads the drink program, while Weakley specializes in graphic design and handles the decorating, invitations, and signage. The dynamic duo curates personalized experiences for their clients with an eye for all the details. “It didn’t make sense for me to launch just Sippin’ Pretty when Caitlin is so good at all of the other things that have to do with parties,” relays Bonollo.

Their drink menu can be catered to the client’s preference, from custom drinks to tried-and-true favorites. “An espresso martini is my most requested wedding beverage,” says Bonollo. For summer, a popular choice is vodka with fruit puree of choice, topped off with a splash High Noon hard seltzer.

Sippin’ Pretty parties aren’t just for adults. For kids, she mixes up the booze-free Shark Attack – blue lemonade, Sprite or sparkling water, Swedish Fish, and a fun straw to tie it all together. “When I started Sippin’ Pretty, I never imagined that I would be doing kids’ birthday parties, but they are a lot of fun,” Bonollo explains.

When they’re not busy working weddings and birthday party gigs, Sippin’ Pretty also frequents the brewery circuit serving up non-alcoholic beverages. “People love mocktails,” says Bonollo, explaining that patrons have myriad reasons for not wanting to drink, and offering elevated booze-free options is essential. She uses non-alcoholic spirits such as Ritual Zero Proof products in place of tequila, gin, and rum to reinvent classics like margaritas. “I think the mocktail game has definitely elevated since I started, and they’re more crafted now that we have more options for non-alcoholic spirit alternatives.”

Follow @sippinprettyri to see where the cart will be popping up next, and visit AllInFunEvents.com to learn how to book Sippin’ Pretty for your event.