What are some fun ideas for cocktail hour?
We're hosting our ceremony and reception at one venue and would love some ideas to make our cocktail hour fun and unique. We're planning to head off for photos after the ceremony and would like guests to be entertained during that time!
Question Asked: 11/10/2022
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
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We have had couples organise some fun giant outdoor games, a magician, a gelato cart if its a summer wedding, keeping their live acoustic singer/s for an extra hour to entertain the guests while they enjoy a drink and some yummy canapes is also a nice touch. Hope this helps!
We love unique ideas, and so do guests! Creating a fun, inviting atmosphere to compliment your wedding is essential. So think about what that feeling is you want to evoke...
Some ideas are:
Photobooth Set-Up
Live Musicians
Magicians/Comedians
Lawn Games
Ice-Cream/Gelato Cart
Woodfired Pizza Oven
and so much more!
There really are so many wonderful options - but be sure to check with your venue so they can let you know if these are logistically possible.
Hopefully that helps!
We offer to take guests out on Army Ducks through the rainforest while the bride and groom are getting photos done and then deliver the guests directly to the reception once the tour is completed. Its a fun idea and guests love it. Not many can say they arrived to a wedding reception by Army Duck amphibious vehicle.
At Cherbon Waters many couples organize lawn games for our vast lawn area, these are a very popular addition at this time
A live sushi maker making sushi in front of you. Or yakitori grilled sticks.
The options are endless when it comes to cocktail hour!
Some options could include:
- Roving cocktails and canapes
- Ice cream or dessert carts
- Festival games e.g. cornhole, giant connect four
- Get the photobooth up and running
- An adult jumping castle
- Live entertainment
And that doesn't even scratch the surface! Be creative and let your fun side come out during cocktail hour.
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There is so many fun idea's!!
Have fun with it, and if you want to join in, do a first look and portrait photography before your ceremony so you can be part iof your cocktail hour and join in on the fun!