what is the point of a cocktail hour..cant we have the ceremony, and then eat/dance the nite away?? lol im sorry if it sounds dumb im just curious
BMD'sPeanut
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of course you can. you can do whatever you want.
i think the point of the cocktail hour is to relax between the ceremony and the reception...
a time to take pictures and time to be sure all the guests arrive for the reception...
SeptemberBride03
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You can set it up any way you want. I love cocktail hours though! They are always my favorite part of the wedding!
brideinapril
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You can set it up any way you want. I love cocktail hours though! They are always my favorite part of the wedding!
I love the cocktail hour!!! But its true, its your wedding and you can do what you want!!! Are you taking pictures before the ceremony?
ChristineC68
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I think it just follows with the tradition of when you have company at your house, you offer them a beverage and perhaps an appetizer when they arrive. You don't usually go straight to the dinner table.
MuchInLuvMichi
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yes i am doing pics b4 the ceremony, im just asking b/c it always stumped me what the point was. i also love all those yummy foods, im just trying to figure out what style wedding i want and how i wanna cut back on things
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Oh, I thought that it was included in most halls. Usually the cocktail hour is when the bride and groom have their pictures done, it gives the guests something to do while they wait. I think thats why the cocktail hour, not really sure.
Janine24
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its like a buffer between the ceremony and the reception... it gets everyone ready to party the night away... its a great start to a reception
janwinterbridejoy
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i think alot of people prefer the cocktairl hour food because you have more options and besides some weddings i went to the main course wasnt served untill like 10
cluelessbride
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My entire wedding reception is a cocktail party. Like a 4-hour long cocktail hour, but with slightly more food.
ETA: But with cake at the end
tourist
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Usually it gives the guests a chance to mingle, before the couple can make their appearance later. You don't have to do it. I wnet to one weddign that had it before the ceremony, which was nice , b/c if people were late they jsut missed teh cocatil hur, not the ceremony.
The milleridge has teh option of a 4 hour affair , without a coctail hr, that is less expensive. They say it isn't usually used for wedings, but for other parties, but you coudl do it if you wanted.
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Posted by MuchInLuvMichi
what is the point of a cocktail hour..cant we have the ceremony, and then eat/dance the nite away?? lol im sorry if it sounds dumb im just curious
