{"id":780,"date":"2017-10-26T02:08:28","date_gmt":"2017-10-26T02:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/?p=780"},"modified":"2017-10-26T02:08:28","modified_gmt":"2017-10-26T02:08:28","slug":"plan-a-wedding-cocktail-hour-that-your-guests-will-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/plan-a-wedding-cocktail-hour-that-your-guests-will-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan a wedding cocktail hour that your guests will love!"},"content":{"rendered":"

After the ceremony & group photos, there can be a bit of down time for the guests while the newlyweds are finishing their bridal portraits.\u00a0 Your guests should be mingling, eating, drinking & enjoying themselves!<\/h4>\n

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First create an inviting cocktail area!\u00a0 The choices are endless, we have done chic couches, ottomans, low & high cocktail tables, cute vintage coffee tables, you name it, and we have a rental company that has it! There should be a clear area for the guests to relax and to be able to put down their belongings and drinks, besides the reception dining tables.\u00a0\u00a0 Of course we recommend passed appetizers & open bar, but the cocktail hour is a also a great time to have your guests mixing & getting to know each other!<\/h4>\n

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I have always been a huge fan of photo booths, it dates back to fond childhood memories for me!\u00a0 I mean who doesn\u2019t love being silly & spontaneous!\u00a0 It\u2019s also a great gift and forever memory of your special day! \u00a0We have everything from the Luxury interactive mirrors to simple backdrops & props available!\"\"<\/a><\/h4>\n

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Lawn games such as corn hole, giant Jenga, and washers have become very popular among the adults, as well as the kids at our events and is a fairly inexpensive form of entertainment.<\/h4>\n

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Cocktail hour is also a great time to add a little Hawaiian flare to your Island reception, we work with the best Hawaiian entertainment company on Maui!\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s a Hawaiian guitarist with a few hula dancers to a full cast Luau show with fire knife dancer, they will make sure your guests are having a great time!<\/h4>\n

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We have had wonderful Caricature artists available at the cocktail reception & the sketches made great party favor!<\/h4>\n

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\u00a0A Lei making stations, where your guests are provided with all the tools to create their own lei or head piece.<\/h4>\n

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There are even some really cute \u201cI Spy\u201d games with disposable cameras (they are collected at the end of the night) \u00a0that are fun for the guests and will provide you with \u201cmust have\u201d captured moments!<\/h4>\n

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Don\u2019t be afraid to get creative in order to fit your personal style & budget! For more ideas on\u00a0 how to create the perfect wedding & reception, contact us today! We’d be more than happy to answer any questions you may have!<\/h4>\n

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After the ceremony & group photos, there can be a bit of down time for the guests while the newlyweds are finishing their bridal portraits.\u00a0 Your guests should be mingling, eating, drinking & enjoying themselves! First create an inviting cocktail area!\u00a0 The choices are endless, we have done chic couches, ottomans, low & high cocktail … <\/p>\n

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