Skip to main content

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

MrMrsDavis
Devoted May 2015

Backyard Cocktail Hour

MrMrsDavis, on October 30, 2014 at 2:24 PM

Posted in Planning 24

So, I am having my wedding ceremony at our friends home, it is about 1.5 acres. The cocktail hour will also be there, and then the reception is at another location, about 30 min away. I am trying to plan my cocktail hour and am just getting stressed. I have already ordered the high cocktail tables,...

So, I am having my wedding ceremony at our friends home, it is about 1.5 acres. The cocktail hour will also be there, and then the reception is at another location, about 30 min away. I am trying to plan my cocktail hour and am just getting stressed. I have already ordered the high cocktail tables, and am looking to borrow low tables from my church. Decorations are also taken care of for the most part. What I am struggling with is food. I'm not sure how to do it. I don't have wait staff, so I was planning on just setting food out, but with 150 guests I'm wondering if this is a mistake. The same with beverage. My wedding is in January, and it will be chilly so I was thinking a hot cocoa and coffee station with marshmallows, various creamers, cinnamon, nutmeg, and then a bailey/brandy option to put in their hot beverage. This was the only alcohol I was going to offer, as well as water and lemonade. Now I am wondering if I should offer more alocohol (beer and wine) or even a signature d

24 Comments

  • MrMrsDavis
    Devoted May 2015
    MrMrsDavis ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Thanks Brianna, that is so nice. I just might...I am so behind on getting things together. Where are you having your wedding? Good point about the cops roaming.

    • Reply
  • Brianna
    Super November 2014
    Brianna ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I'm having mine in Gilbert but My fiance and I are both from Buckeye we didn't find anything in our price range in the west valley so we went with a combined ceremony and reception location called portico.

    • Reply
  • Leyda
    Just Said Yes April 2016
    Leyda ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I'm also having my cocktail hour at my ceremony location which is outdoor and different from my reception location. Any suggestions I will take.

    • Reply
  • Mrs. F-u-...
    Master December 2014
    Mrs. F-u-... ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I'm mobile so I can't see your date, January 2015 or 2016? I have saved $950+ between 3 vendors because I found them at bridal shows here in the valley. (I'm in Gilbert, btw, and our venue is in Mesa.) We aren't doing a photo booth so I don't have a personal recommendation. Our event is outside in the afternoon, and we are serving hot drinks during the whole event and will probably have some heaters just in case.

    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Explore how we embrace diversity

Groups

WeddingWire article topics