5 Ways To Take Your Cocktail Hour To The Next Level

 A cocktail hour is the time between the ceremony and reception where guests grab a drink and socialize. It's a great time for them to get to know each other and even take photos. If you want to make this part of your wedding just as memorable we have some tips waiting for you. 






1. Have Picture Ready Backgrounds

Your guests are going to want to remember this amazing just as much as you so make sure they have great places to take photos. If you are having are going to have an unplugged wedding, cocktail hour is the perfect time for your guests to start snapping photos. You can even add a fun photo booth. It all depends on how long you are planning on having your cocktail hour run. 


2. Have Appetizers Ready

Sometimes when guests can also be rushing to make it to the wedding that they might even forget to have a bite to eat. Make sure they are in a great mood by having some appetizers to go along with your drinks. This is also going to help avoid people drinking too much and things getting out of hand. Have you and your partners favorite snack ready to go to add that personalized touch. 


3. Make Sure There Is Plenty of Seating 

Some guests like to stand and chit chat with one another but for those wearing heals or just wanting to sit having comfortable seating is a must. Make sure you guests are comfortable and give them plenty of spaces to take a seat. You can get creative with seating and add sofas even puff balls for a unique look. Trust us your guests are going to thank you. 


4. Live Entertainment

Having live entertainment at a wedding always just take it to the next level. You can add it to your cocktail hour for those that may not want to socialize too much. They can focus their attention to the entertainment. Live music is great entertainment and also sets the mood for the cocktail hour. You can even have a live painter or cartoonist. 


5. Interactive Drinks

Let your guest customize their own drinks by having a build your own bar. This would work great with mimosas. If you don't want to have your guests make their own drink you can still have the options of customization available just letting a professional put it all together. That way you guests get exactly what they want. 







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