You may only think of the time of the wedding toast as a precursor to the rest of the reception; The father of the bride says a few words, the boyfriend's best friend says another and to celebrate as God intended! But in reality, it is an important event that sets the tone for the rest of the wedding. Also, it is an excellent way for family and friends to relax before dinner. Guests have the opportunity to mingle and transition between the ceremony and the reception party.
Create a cocktail bar to liven up a little
Sure, you can have a waiter to deliver the champagne but one way to personalize the time of the wedding toast and fun is to have a cocktail bar created by yourself. Provide your guests with all liqueurs and dressings such as cherries, olives or fresh mint.
Not all your guests will want to have a position and may prefer to mix, but some of your guests (especially the older ones) will want to have a place to sit and relax while they drink their drinks and nibble on their snacks. Create a variety of seating and standing areas, where guests can have their drinks and have enough space to meet during the wedding toast hour.
You do not have to offer all kinds of wine or champagne
While it is understandable that you want to please all your guests by offering several options of wine and champagne, the truth is that there is no way you have the favorite brand of all. To keep things simple, provide a couple of red options, a couple of whites and a few choice beers that are sure to go well. This way, you will not have tons of leftovers and will keep your budget under control.
Do not have too much food
When you organize an event, there is a tendency to assume that your guests will go hungry and stay that way throughout the night. Although it is entirely correct to make sure your guests are well fed, you do not want to overfeed them during the toast hour and ruin their appetite for dinner. Not only do you want your guests to remain hungry during the meal to enjoy it, but you do not want to waste a lot of food (and, therefore, money).
Regardless of the type of food, you decide to serve during the cocktail hour, which does not require the use of a fork to eat it. Not all guests will want to sit down with a fork and knife while they drink their drinks and listen to another one speak. Make it easy for your guests to serve them food that they can quickly put in their mouths or grab a cocktail napkin while they order another beer or listen to your dad talk about your childhood days. Having foods that require utensils only makes everything infinitely more complicated, so just make it simple!
Tips to make the wedding toast a success
The wedding toast hour does not have to be complicated, but you do want it to be unique and show some consideration and creativity. Here are the seven best tips for a killer cocktail hour before your wedding reception.Create a cocktail bar to liven up a little
Sure, you can have a waiter to deliver the champagne but one way to personalize the time of the wedding toast and fun is to have a cocktail bar created by yourself. Provide your guests with all liqueurs and dressings such as cherries, olives or fresh mint.
Tips to make the wedding toast a success
Think of the seatsNot all your guests will want to have a position and may prefer to mix, but some of your guests (especially the older ones) will want to have a place to sit and relax while they drink their drinks and nibble on their snacks. Create a variety of seating and standing areas, where guests can have their drinks and have enough space to meet during the wedding toast hour.
You do not have to offer all kinds of wine or champagne
While it is understandable that you want to please all your guests by offering several options of wine and champagne, the truth is that there is no way you have the favorite brand of all. To keep things simple, provide a couple of red options, a couple of whites and a few choice beers that are sure to go well. This way, you will not have tons of leftovers and will keep your budget under control.
Do not have too much food
When you organize an event, there is a tendency to assume that your guests will go hungry and stay that way throughout the night. Although it is entirely correct to make sure your guests are well fed, you do not want to overfeed them during the toast hour and ruin their appetite for dinner. Not only do you want your guests to remain hungry during the meal to enjoy it, but you do not want to waste a lot of food (and, therefore, money).
Regardless of the type of food, you decide to serve during the cocktail hour, which does not require the use of a fork to eat it. Not all guests will want to sit down with a fork and knife while they drink their drinks and listen to another one speak. Make it easy for your guests to serve them food that they can quickly put in their mouths or grab a cocktail napkin while they order another beer or listen to your dad talk about your childhood days. Having foods that require utensils only makes everything infinitely more complicated, so just make it simple!
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