I Am Considering A Cocktail Wedding Reception With Action Station And Butler Passed Appetizer’s ?
i am planning my wedding for august 2009 we are going to have a ceremony at a church and then reception at a nice private lounge in a hotel.we want to opt for a cocktail reception because it is in expensive and we can have more time to mingle. is this considered classy? what if we host only champagne and have an cash bar ? your opinions please.
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That’s great, and it keeps costs down and it’s very classy and trendy. One consideration is offer complimentary soft drinks; (champagne as you’ve stated) and wine. A “No host” (meaning the wedding party [host] doesn’t cover these costs) for other mixed drinks and/or beer is commonly done in weddings.
Also consider time. Have your wedding and cocktail reception between normal meal times. Example: plan a wedding ceremony after any meal time such as 1:30 or 2:00 p.m. (for a daytime wedding) or or 7:00 p.m. for evening wedding) Guests won’t expect a full reception type meal between or after normal meal hours.
Best wishes!
be careful with the action stations. Sometimes you have to have attendants man those and pay for that service. In my area that can add $50-$75 per action station. Also find out if you have to pay for the butlers. Another option would be to set up a cocktail buffet and allow your guest to get some items this way. Instead of offering champagne, which is expensive and often times not a beverage of choice, how about a signature martini or drink which may cost you less.
Sounds nice, good luck!
Cocktail receptions are definitely lovely… but if it’s going to be around dinner time, most people will be expecting to eat. Make sure there is enough food for people to snack on.
Also, I’m not a huge fan of a cash bar…. I think it makes the couple look a bit stingy. Cut back on something else so you can at least offer beer and wine.
Congratulations and good luck.
I think cocktail is classy, only with a couple of guidelines:
* ensure there is seating/tables available for those that wish to sit, not everyone can stand for long periods of time, especially elderly, pregnant or ppl with heels.
* ensure your cocktail food is manageable without cutlery … if people are standing with drinks, they don’t want to try and juggle a drink, plate, cutlery or have to place drinks on the floor.
Absolutely not to the cash bar but everything else sounds classy. Make sure there is something to drink for those who don’t like champagne (which is most people). Also, make sure that there is seating for everyone.
of course a cocktail hour is classy! make sure you also have several tables set up with light hors devours and some simple flower or candle arrangements.