Fancy Friday: Cocktail Hour

Here's some ideas to keep your guests satisfied during your cocktail hour without going flat.

1. People love a place to sit. Aside from having tall cocktail tables, play with heights and have some short 2-seater tables and furniture with coffee tables to keep the area interesting. Instead of centerpieces on the tables, maybe put pictures from your engagement session and simple bud vases with your logo on the table


2. Get food that is easy to eat and compliments your entree menu. You don't want people to get full during the cocktail hour, so doing a "bite size" is not only economical but makes for good looking food. Another big trend is an elegant finger food, something that doesn't require extra utensils.



3. Drinks. Signature drinks are all the craze. Calling it something creative that ties in with the color scheme/theme of the wedding is a minor detail that can go a long way. Don't have the budget for a signature drink? That's ok! Take a popular cocktail and rename it! Having a wedding in the city? Serve Cosmopolitans. What about a beach wedding? Serve Mai Tai's. Vineyard wedding? Serve wine. These can be your main offerings during your cocktail hour and can save a ton on your budget!