Tips and Advice for the Perfect Wedding Reception Drinks
Tips and Advice for the Perfect Wedding Reception Drinks
- Lea - 03 Jun 2019 -
The
reception drinks
are a fixed part of a wedding day and form a lovely transition between the ceremony and the wedding celebration. Here many guests meet for the first time, which is why a nice atmosphere is especially important. In this post you learn what you should keep in mind for the reception drinks of your wedding and with which ideas this part of your wedding day becomes individual and unforgettable. From the venue to the culinary catering to
musical accompaniment - be prepared, to save yourself stress later.
The Venue for the Wedding Reception Drinks
A reception with drinks after the civil ceremony makes particular sense if you have not planned a big celebration. Reception drinks can also take place outdoors after a church ceremony. However, if you have planned a large wedding celebration and the guests have to drive to the wedding venue by car, it makes sense to welcome the guests with a glass of sparkling wine there first. After the church or civil ceremony, the reception drinks are perfect for all guests to get to know each other in a pleasant atmosphere. Tip: Be prepared for any weather! Have parasols ready in case it gets very warm, and when planning think about a possible alternative for bad weather, so the reception drinks of your wedding do not fall through.
How About a Little Something to Eat with the Sparkling Wine?
Hunger quickly spoils even the funniest guest's good mood. It is also quite possible that the combination of bright sunshine, an empty stomach and sparkling wine makes one or two guests of your wedding party a little too merry a bit too quickly. So the thing to do is plan ahead and offer the guests small bites in the form of canapés or other snacks at the wedding reception drinks.
But please do not take care of it yourselves under any circumstances - because as a wedding couple you will definitely not have time for that. We recommend having the reception drinks organized by a caterer. If you celebrate in a wedding venue with catering included, the staff will also gladly organize the reception drinks. They score with a professional appearance and make sure you and your friends can enjoy the reception drinks in a relaxed way. In that case, standing tables and seating for the older folks will surely be provided too.Not "Just" Sparkling Wine!
Ordinary sparkling wine from the supermarket is probably not quite appropriate for this occasion. When it comes to the drinks for your wedding, creativity is the order of the day. Decorated prosecco with fruit and herbs not only looks beautiful, but also creates a summery feeling. Various combinations with syrup or delicious non-alcoholic variants are also popular. If you are worried that the guests are picky, you can also set up a "Pimp your Prosecco Bar", with which every drink becomes an individual taste experience. You can find delicious recipes, for example, on the blog of Maid of Honour.
Live Music Guarantees a Great Atmosphere at the Wedding Reception Drinks!
It will not seem that way to you as a wedding couple, because you are being congratulated from all sides, but for the guests the time at reception drinks can quickly stretch into eternity. Unless you fill your wedding's reception drinks with an exciting program. A wedding singer or a wedding band create atmospheric reception drinks. Live music creates a wonderful transition between the ceremony and the wedding celebration and can be used in very different ways. The musicians can, for example, stand on a small stage or simply play as a walking act in the midst of the wedding party. On SofaConcerts you can find a wide selection of artists who will happily accompany and delight you musically at your reception drinks or your wedding.