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Fun things to do during cocktail hour

Lexi, on April 28, 2019 at 10:08 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 12

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We have about a 1 hour cocktail hour but we're trying to think of things to keep our guests entertained while we take pictures. What are some of the things you're doing?

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Latest activity by Michelle, on May 20, 2019 at 4:58 PM

Champion October 2018
Kelly · on April 28, 2019 at 10:21 PM
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Appetizers and alcohol.
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Savvy September 2020
Jennifer · on April 28, 2019 at 10:34 PM
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We’re having an outdoor wedding and a barn reception. Between the two we’re setting up yard games (bean bag toss, jumbo sized Jenga etc) many of our guests are pretty competitive, so it should be fun to see them duke it out 😂
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Master July 2019
Hannah · on April 29, 2019 at 12:05 AM
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Every cocktail hour I've went to was just appetizers, alcohol, and mingling. I think that is enough. I've never seen people looking bored or in need of further entertainment. I don't know if you really need to add other things.
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Legend March 2017
Pirate & 60s Bride · on April 29, 2019 at 1:06 AM
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Yup. These are all you need. Music (musicians, DJ or playlist) is a nice touch.
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Master October 2021
Sexypoodle · on April 29, 2019 at 4:29 AM
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The hour goes by quickly by the time guests get drinks, appetizers and chat. No ones just standing around.
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VIP August 2019
Angerra · on April 29, 2019 at 6:53 AM
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Aside from food and appetizers, the photobooth will be open so our guests can enjoy that as they wait for us to return.
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VIP June 2019
Future Mrs. K · on April 29, 2019 at 8:52 AM
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Besides appetizers and open bar, we also have a live musician.
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Expert June 2019
Grace · on April 29, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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We’re having milk and cookies (I’m a dairy farmer) and they can play cornhole and the alcohol will be out. But I agree with other posters that if it’s only an hour they won’t get bored if there’s just apps, drinks, and mingling
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Devoted June 2019
C R · on April 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM
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Oh, fun!!! (Life is short - eat dessert first!!).
😊🥛🍪
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Dedicated September 2020
Jennifer · on April 29, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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We will have a local musician playing his guitar and singing but other than that no further entertainment for the cocktail hour.
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Savvy May 2019
David · on April 29, 2019 at 4:17 PM
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Spare yourself some stress and let them mingle and enjoy apps and drinks. It's a good icebreaker for the full-on reception.
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