We are having our wedding on Saturday, November 14. We have our venue for five hours as part of their standard package but are having difficulty figuring out what to fill that time up with. Our reception is from 1 pm to 6 pm. We were thinking of having a two hour cocktail from 1 pm to 3 pm to begin with to give folks enough time to have drinks and appetizers and socialize. This also gives the bridal party enough time to take ample pictures around the premises. Our challenge is figuring out what to do in an indoors venue from 3 pm to 6 pm. Due to COVID-19, we have restrictions in place like no dance floor and no performances other than first dance. We have a DJ playing music and we will have a Photo Booth where people can take group photos. In addition to this I was thinking about hiring one or two caricature artists for our guests.
Here are my questions:
1) Is a two hour cocktail too long? Would guests start to get bored? I am planning on seating everyone with their relatives or social circles.
2) Other than our entrances, first dance, and a couple of speeches, what are some other fun things to help pass the time? Do you have any ideas for games that are good for crowds/groups (maybe team ones) but aren't super tacky?
3) Anything else that I can do to help the time pass?
