Cocktail hour entertainment

We’re all about the guest experience 🥂👏🏼 While cocktail hour is a great time to get family photos and some more couples portraits out of the way, we don’t want to forget about everyone else who’s waiting to enter the reception. Sam & Emily chose to elevate their cocktail hour with entertainment that set the tone for an unforgettable night to come! From interactive games to timeless guestbooks, good music, and delicious bites, every detail counts in crafting the perfect guest experience…

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Congratulations! You've exchanged vows and now it's time to party! Wedding cocktail hour provides a perfect opportunity for the just married couple to showcase their personality and style. From decor and styling to the drink menu to entertainment, there are many ways to set the tone for that time following the ceremony when celebrations

We have collected some ideas that will help you plan the perfect cocktail hour that is sure to keep your guests entertained and enjoying every moment.

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’re all about the guest experience 🥂👏🏼 While cocktail hour is a great time to get family photos and some more couples portraits out of the way, we don’t want to forget about everyone else who’s waiting to enter the reception. Sam & Emily chose to elevate their cocktail hour with entertainment that set the tone for an unforgettable night to come! From interactive games to timeless guestbooks, good music, and delicious bites, every detail counts in crafting the perfect guest experience…

Unmatched cocktail hour vibes 🪭🍹🍸⁠ ⁠ Cocktail hour is the perfect time for guests to mingle, sip on drinks, and enjoy hors d'oeuvres while the newlyweds steal a moment for themselves and take all of their photos.⁠ ⁠ As a 2026 bride, this is one of the things I am most excited for planning!⁠ ⁠ Shooting with the best @mirandaharperphoto⁠ ⁠ #cocktailhour #luxuryweddinginspo #weddingphotographer #2025bride

Consider these unique wedding entertainment ideas to keep guests busy when they're not out on the dance floor.

It can be challenging to determine your wedding entertainment budget! From the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception, we’ll help you get an idea of what wedding performers cost so you can start saving and budgeting accordingly.

Keep your guests entertained with these fun cocktail hour ideas ✨ To ensure your pre-reception party is a fun-filled affair, we’ve compiled a list of killer cocktail hour ideas worth checking out.