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Cocktail wedding styling ideas

 

Cocktail style weddings are growing in popularity and we couldn’t be more on board with the idea! With a new style of wedding, we think that should also mean new ideas! Today we’re going to talk about Cocktail wedding styling ideas to complement this trending style of reception. From more intriguing ways to serve food, creative seating alternatives and bar ideas that will become a focal point while creating a place to gather.

More and more couples want to give their guests a more relaxed, mix and mingle type of event. With this style of reception, we can only wish for new style and decor to follow. So many people have opinions and advice to give couples regarding their wedding, my only advice to you is to make sure your personality shines through and through!

So to give you guys a head start on some Cocktail wedding styling ideas, we pulled together some of our favourite inspiration photos and where you can create big impact!

Have fun with the food

Are you a foodie or a lover of treats? With a cocktail style reception you don’t have to limit yourself to a chicken or beef entree…. have a bit of everything!! The best part of a cocktail party is being able to sip, eat and mingle. So you can have food flowing all night long! With passed apps, food stations or dessert carts this variety will appease to the masses.

Cocktail wedding styling ideas

Cocktail wedding styling ideas

Cocktail wedding styling ideas

Get creative with your seating

Rounds of 8 or 10? Forget the traditional tables and do something more unique! Go ahead and do multiple areas for guests to gather. And don’t limit yourself to just one style, if you want boho meets rustic, with a touch of glam GO FOR IT! Having a variety of spaces for guests to gather and relax is always a good idea.

Cocktail wedding styling ideas

 

Cocktail wedding styling ideas

CHEERS!

Everyone will be making their way to the bar at some point, might as well make it something worth talking about! Splurge on a flare bartender or have several fun cocktails and mock-tails for guests to try. Add fun bar signs to highlight all that you’re offering and make it an experience!

 

 

We hope you enjoyed this touch of inspiration! You can find more of our favourite ideas and tips over on our Pinterest board. You might also want to read our previous post on how to plan a cocktail style reception. 

If you are envisioning or currently planning a cocktail reception, we want to be apart of it!! Contact us for a free initial meeting to see how we can help.

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