Lounge Area - In or Out!

View Quoted Comment Yeah that's true about people leaving. And we actually have a smaller seperate area for it. It sits right across from the reception space. I may set up the photo backdrop in there to really make sure that space gets used. Thanks for sharing.

View Quoted Comment That's cool and a bonus, good way to utilize the space!

View Quoted Comment It's just so prettyyyyyy lol!

View Quoted Comment I agree it is very pretty lol

Yup we are having a cigar bar lounging area! We lucked out with a very very affordable set that included all accessories to complete the cigar bar! I initially said no, but the future hubs REALLY wanted it. I think it will make a great photo op and lounge area for those who "doesn't dance"

The whole set in the picture, including the rug, tables, signs, cost us $350!

View Quoted Comment That sounds super cool, love that idea...and that's a great point! I did not think of the non dancers lol

View Quoted Comment Wowwwww so not fair 😂 but I love it!!! Your guest are going to love that!

We had a lounge area at our backyard wedding and it was definitely used! With COVID, I wanted a space away from the crowd that made people more comfortable. We had a small fire pit and outdoor lights. It was a huge hit!

Yeah I'm trying to avoid having a separate area. At other weddings I've been to, I found that a bunch of guests will hang out there instead and then the dance floor. It really brings the energy of the party down. Although these were smaller weddings. If you have a big wedding it might be fine

Is your hope to simply provide more seating? Or take up space?

If the latter, the first thought that came to my mind was a photo booth or something interactive. Seems like a fun way to spend the extra funds you might have + take up some space. This gives guests something else to do if they aren't feeling like dancing/drinking and could make for a fun photo guest book, too!

View Quoted Comment Sounds nice, can't go wrong with those!

View Quoted Comment To utilize the space. It won't be used after we have the ceremony in there and it's such a great cozy space. We have a photo backdrop as well.

View Quoted Comment No! We had our photo booth sharing the area too. And the dance floor aka back porch was packed the whole night. I think your guests will appreciate the space. If it weren’t for this ridiculous virus running our lives, I would not waste the money. But... these are the times we’re living, for now!

View Quoted Comment That’s a good idea. Having the photo backdrop in that same room would create some traffic in there.

I thought about until I got the quote for seating for 4-6 people. Opted to not have a seating area strictly bc of the cost.

We had one and it was used quite a bit during cocktail hour!

View Quoted Comment Oh ok cool, I know people been waiting to dance all year lol...I can totally see it being packed. Yeahhhhh I'm sick of this virus too smh!

View Quoted Comment Definitely!

View Quoted Comment That set up looks great! I totally forgot about cocktail hour, thanks!