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Janele
Savvy October 2016

Fun Cocktail Hour Ideas!

Janele, on July 26, 2016 at 2:00 PM

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So my wedding is nothing expensive or crazy. My guests and I are all very active, fun people who will spend the wedding mostly dancing the night away. My fear is that the time during the cocktail hour when I am taking my photos with the wedding party, that the down time will really bore my guests as...

So my wedding is nothing expensive or crazy. My guests and I are all very active, fun people who will spend the wedding mostly dancing the night away. My fear is that the time during the cocktail hour when I am taking my photos with the wedding party, that the down time will really bore my guests as I have been bored at other weddings at this time.

I am trying to gather ideas on what to do during this time. Games? Dance offs? We want more than just food and chatter at this time, even if my DJ needs to get involved. Please be as specific as possible with your ideas! Thank you so much and hope everyone else has a wonderfully, amazing day!

31 Comments

  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    I have been at over 1500 weddings and I have never seen a dance off. That's not what cocktail hours are for.

    Your guests are probably going to be starving. This is where you spend money, honestly.

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  • OGJessieJV
    Master July 1867
    OGJessieJV ·
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    Just make sure you have enough. How many guests are you having? One of those platters is good for 6-8 people.

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  • Nicpartyof5
    Super July 2017
    Nicpartyof5 ·
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    A friend of ours made a photobooth and we all took pictures while we snacked and had cocktails. Check out Pinterest! They have some really fun, out of the box ideas on there! Good luck! Sounds fun!

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  • Janele
    Savvy October 2016
    Janele ·
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    Well, all weddings are different, that's what makes them great! I hate traditional weddings. The more unique the more fun I have had attending them. There will be food, everyone, do not get all your panties in a bunch lol.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Lawn games, you could have a photobooth open, any of those "write us a note" or "date jar" type activities! Like pps have said, the cocktail hour is all about easing in with food and booze Smiley smile

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  • Melody
    Master April 2017
    Melody ·
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    Drinks, light music and food.

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  • Janele
    Savvy October 2016
    Janele ·
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    WWLynnie that's a great idea, too! Thanks Smiley smile

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  • Kristy
    Master November 2015
    Kristy ·
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    Booze. Just booze. Food for good measure Smiley winking

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  • Janele
    Savvy October 2016
    Janele ·
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    We will have the booze covered! Smiley smile

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  • FutureMrsC
    VIP April 2017
    FutureMrsC ·
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    Cocktail hour is my favorite part of every wedding I've been to. Alcohol and food. I've never been bored during this time.

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  • Ginny
    Dedicated December 2016
    Ginny ·
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    Do a photo booth!

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