Cocktail reception wedding layout

If a traditional reception doesn't sound appealing to you and your partner, consider having a cocktail-style wedding reception. Here, an expert breaks down how to plan this style of reception—and everything you should consider. Get all of the details here.

Here are some tips on how to plan a successful cocktail style reception that your guests will remember for a long time to come.

Lots of gorgeous weddings cross our screens throughout the year, but when we wanted a sampling of some of the most gorgeous from the past 365 days, we asked for some help from our friends at Carats & Cake, our favorite source for tracking down vendors—and a veritable treasure trove of breathtaking real wedding pictures. Here are 16 of their favorites from 2015. DANI & DEREK Rancho Santa Fe, California Wedding photographed by Ashley Kelemen Photography. Planned and designed by Brooke Keegan…

the perfect layout for a cocktail style reception with lounge seating

Crossback bar stools, white linens, and greenery for a beautiful cocktail hour. Rentals by Southern Events Party Rental Company | Franklin, Nashville, Middle Tennessee

It's no secret that we LOVE cocktail style weddings here - probably because we have a seriously beautiful collection of cocktail furniture, but ALSO because

Brides today have tons of decisions they need to make about their wedding. One big decisions is choosing from the many Pittsburgh wedding reception options!

Give your wedding guests a moment to relax and enjoy some drinks! Here are 8 tips for a killer wedding cocktail hour. l Image by Jordan Jankun Photography

We are SO EXCITED to share this wedding we recently designed & planned at the Nest at Ruth Farms. We loved creating this cocktail styled reception, and it has to be one of our favorite floor plans to date. So you know you HAVE to check it out!

We love how brides and grooms are looking to customize their weddings more and more these days…anything goes now, and often the more unique touches the better! One of our favorite twists we’re commonly seeing these days is hosting a cocktail style reception instead of a formal sit-down dinner. Here are a few great reasons […]