We’ve been to beach wedding receptions and barn weddings. We’ve sipped champagne at opulent country club parties and sipped beers at backyard wedding cocktail hours. We’ve fist-pumped along to bass-pumping DJs and danced to 30-piece bands.
We’ve even attended weddings where the sole form of entertainment was an iPhone connected to a speaker (and had a great time!).
Some of our greatest wedding receptions were cocktail hours, rather than traditional wedding receptions. That’s perhaps why so many brides are opting for a cocktail reception rather than a sit-down supper. We don’t know about you, but we think this is a fantastic concept!
If done correctly, cocktail hours may be just as much fun (and as gorgeous) as a traditional wedding. It does, however, necessitate some effort. Allow us to demonstrate how to throw a great cocktail reception!
Wedding Decorations
The cocktail party’s very concept invites guests to mingle. People can stroll around, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere without having to sit at a table.
You don’t have to give a seat to each and every visitor. However, sitting should be available; no one wants to stand the entire time. Do you believe Grandma and Grandpa want to spend the entire night leaning on a cocktail table? Most likely not.
It’s simple to provide multiple seating alternatives in this arrangement. Create a few leisure spots with nice couches or chairs. High-top bar tables with stools should also be included.
Simply ensure that the room is set up in a way that allows individuals to move around freely. Make sure there are enough chairs and tables for at least 75 percent of your guests to sit at the same time, but don’t overcrowd the room.
Food Pairing Ideas
Cocktail-style weddings allow you to be as creative as you want with your menu, from passing hors d’oeuvres to food stations. Choose whether food trays should circulate throughout the night or solely at the start.
Your guests shouldn’t go hungry just because you’re not serving a complete meal. Even if you’re serving an open bar, you should still have enough food to feed everyone.
Make sure your visitors can enjoy it while standing at a cocktail table, whatever you serve. You don’t want your bridesmaid’s outfit to be ruined by food!
Request meal suggestions from your caterer, and make sure to include vegetarian and vegan alternatives for non-meat eaters. To satisfy everyone on a specific diet, you don’t have to go crazy with gluten-free or raw options. However, vegetarian foods are a must!
Hand Painted Flower Sketch with Black Border Invitations
In today’s blog, I’m going to share these Hand Painted Flower Sketch Black Border Invitations with you to help you plan your cocktail wedding party. All you have to do is download it and personalize it with your party information.
How to Download
- Right-Click each one of your selections.
- Then select “Save Image As”, locate the destination folder.
- Click “Save” or tap “Enter” to start the download process.
Once the download process is finished, check the file and you can begin the editing process by opening it (template file) with Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Word. Print the final draft of your invitation card on any printing paper you have chosen.
