Food & Beverage - Cocktail Hour

As a good host and hostess, you want to keep your guests entertained and comfortable between the time of the ceremony and reception. This is where the cocktail hour comes into the planning stages. Even though it seems like an unnecessary event, this is exactly what is needed to keep your guests happy.

There is a large variety of hot and cold Hors D’oeuvres that can be butler served or you can let the guests help themselves. You will have to check with your caterer or reception hall coordinator to discuss your options for hot and cold Hors D’oeuvres.

Some couples will opt to just serve drinks during the cocktail hour. This would include wine, beer, soda, coffee, tea and water as the second and top shelf liquor is not introduced until after the cocktail hour.

You want to keep your choice of music subtle and all instrumental. This will create a relaxing atmosphere and could even spark a conversation or two between guests.

The cocktail hour is the time for your guests to mingle with other relatives they may not have seen in a long time and it also gives the bride and grooms family, time to get acquainted with each other.

It’s a known fact, food and drink bring people together and this is exactly what you want your guests to do while awaiting your arrival.