It's your call. Some people use that time to take pics. Some like to be in the bridal suite and make the entrance when the reception starts. Some people mingle at the cocktail hour and still make an official entrance at the reception. You can also mingle at the cocktail hour and just move into the reception area along with the guests with no announced entrance. I have seen so many different things done, I don't think there is a norm anymore.
My sister got married at Milleridge 2 years ago and I remember the DJ was set up, to the right of the doors/opening as you came into the main room. He was not in the middle...more like angled in the corner. It did not block the room or the entrance.
jenn d
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Coktail Hour - Do Bride & Groom attend?
our cocktail hour starts at 3:30 and it usually lasts 1 hour but we extended it for an extra half hour b/c we wanted to attend at leat that last half hour. then we will make a formal entance as well.
Some other suggestions close to Smithtown. You have Timber Point on the south shore and it's excellent. Also, you might try down in Port Jefferson - country club? Not sure of the name. I went out to Eastwind in Wading River and I also live in the Smithtown area. It wasn't a problem and I loved it there, especially because of the season. They are great on prices and the food doesn't stop coming. Good Luck.
Grace,
Kel
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We will be attending our cocktail hour. We want to be able to chat with people before making our formal entrance when we move upstairs for the reception. We want to be able to enjoy every moment with our guests. The suite will be there if we need a breather.
