With all the preparation that goes into your wedding ceremony and after-party, it’s important to remember that your cocktail hour is the prelude to your reception and should give your guests a taste of what’s to come!
This is an ideal opportunity to shake up cocktail hour convention with decorative flair and showcase you and your significant other’s personalities in the process. Here are a few ways to showcase your creative side when it’s time to get the party started.
1. Showcase your signature drinks
After putting all that work into finding the perfect cocktail for your reception, make sure you give it the backdrop it deserves. For instance, if you’re serving a type of spiked lemonade, set up a traditional lemonade stand to serve your guests, or if you’re with a beer-friendly crowd, consider placing kegs instead antique barrels for a rustic feel. There’s no right or wrong answer here, so experiment to find the right pairing for your libations.
2. Add a Martini Bar
With the many libations your guests will be requesting after your nuptials come to a close, you may need a seasoned professional to handle all those special requests! Nanina’s in the Park will give you the option of bringing in a professional mixologist and a dazzling ice carving to add to your cocktail hour décor. With the ability to create 15 different cocktails, as well as your signature drinks, this is the best way to ensure that your cocktail hour goes off without a hitch.
3. Add signature entertainment
In addition to how you present your drinks, throwing an interesting wrinkle into your cocktail hour that can entertain your guests is a great step in the right direction. Caricature artists, cigar rollers and even magicians can add a festive touch to your cocktail hour that can give your guests something else to capture their attention as they mingle with family and friends.
