Rhona Silver - Exclusive Ideas to Make Your Cocktail Hour An Impressive Event

You know what’s the best part of a wedding? Yes, it’s the cocktail hour. This is the time when for the first time all the guests mingle. It's after the ceremony but before the dinner. This is an ideal time for music and games, but the best part is the delicious appetizers, drinks and starters to nibble on.

Your cocktail hour should be like a version of your favourite happy hour including small sized versions of your favourite food. You can also offer lighter snacks to the guests. If you are looking for a motivation for an appetizer hour when planning for your wedding, here are some exclusive ideas to make your guests enjoy the cocktail hour completely.

Have a Killer Signature Cocktail:

Do you have a favourite cocktail that you adore? You can match your signature cocktail to your color scheme and let it reflect your personality, whether it’s classic or totally modern. You can feature more than one cocktail on the menu and give them creative names.

Play Some Music:

Music is must, but make sure the music does not become noise. It is not a dance party so keep the volume turned down so people can easily talk. Matching your music to the mood is a good idea.

Decorate to Suit the Space:

Sure, you might have spent ages in planning the décor of your reception, but don’t let your cocktail hour go by the wayside. You can decorate the space with small centrepieces and extra votive candles to finish off the room.

Serve Delicious Appetizers:

Make sure your menu is diverse enough so that all of your guests will have at least one appetizer to enjoy. Hit up all the major tastes and provide several dishes that are balancing to your signature cocktails.

Speciality Bars:

Make one a cocktail bar, another a bubble bar and a mini beer tent. If you're on a tight budget, skip the liquor and just serve beer and wine or a signature drink.

For more ideas hire a caterer like, Rhona Silver, an American businesswoman in the catering industry. She owned a large catering hall, on Long Island. She is co-founder of an Internet-based catering company that connects people planning a party or event with local caterers.