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Cocktail Hour in the Reception Space

Holly, on December 3, 2019 at 2:24 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 5

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Hi Brides!
What have you seen done to create a separate space for cocktail hours that take place in the same area as dinner and dancing?
My fiancé and I are stuck between two venues. The one that would be best doesn’t have a separate area for cocktails. I worked weddings in college, and from what I’ve seen, when guests see the seating chart they go straight to their tables. It gives the impression that dinner is late when guests are seated, waiting rather than up and socializing! We are hoping our cocktail hour is up-beat and buzzing, with games and champagne! Have you seen anything done to keep the energy up and the cocktail hour separate between the recessional and dinner? Thanks!

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Latest activity by Holly, on December 29, 2019 at 1:06 AM

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Caytlyn · on December 3, 2019 at 7:13 AM
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Our entire event was held in the same space. Apps were set up around the room and the bar was open, so that kept most people walking around and socializing. Maybe putting out a timeline so that people know that cocktail hour is 5pm-6pm (or whenever) will help guests understand that dinner isn't just running late.
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null · on December 3, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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Our entire reception will be held at the same place for both cocktail hour and dinner/dancing. We're just going to have the alcohol set out with light snacks and have our DOC make everyone aware of it, then dinner will come out later. I think as long as you have a DJ to keep things lively or even a DOC just to help communicate things to your guests, it would be fine!
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Lady · on December 3, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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Our cocktail hour was in the reception space, some people sat right away but most were up grabbing appetizers and hanging out near the bar. I always like to have a place to put my jacket/purse etc too - so actually prefer it this way. I don't think it will be a big deal.
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Kaysey · on December 3, 2019 at 11:34 AM
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My FSIL got married in early November and her cocktail hour was also held in the same space as her reception. She had her officiant make an announcement after the ceremony saying the cocktail hour was to begin in the reception area and then the DJ made an announcement at the end of the cocktail hour and asked everyone to take their seats and then he began the bridal party entrances.
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Holly · on December 29, 2019 at 1:06 AM
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Thank you all for your advice! We've decided on a reception sign outlining the timeline for the event. Thanks again, Holly
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