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So… what even is Cocktail Hour?? Let’s talk about it!!
Cocktail hour is what we call the time between your wedding ceremony and your reception. Generally, this is when you and your partner will go and get your portraits done, and your guests will enjoy a drink, a chat, and some appetisers - but there’s a little more to it than that!
For you and your partner:
Your wedding day is a super intense celebration, and if you’ve spent the whole morning getting ready, the day is just go-go-go with not much time for recovery! So… your cocktail hour is perfect to take a moment to relax and embrace the feeling of being newly married! You’ll likely still have a lot to do with your photographer and videographer, but we recommend organising your timeline to include at least 10-15 minutes of just *YOU* time.
Of course, there’s the option to join your cocktail hour, you just need to think about when you’re going to get your portraits taken and how you can still incorporate some time alone.
This is where the first look comes in! If you don’t mind seeing each other before the ceremony, there is the option to do a first look and take your portraits before the ceremony. This allows you to join cocktail hour, chat with your guests, and enjoy a drink and some food before the more structured reception begins!
For your guests:
If you are feeling worried about what your guests are going to do during cocktail hour, don’t fret! All you need to do is make sure your guests have something to do, something to eat and drink, and something to watch!
I promise it’s simple! Your guests are likely going to want to catch up with each other, so already there’s something for them to do. If you throw in some lawn games, leave your guest book out, and even have a photo booth set up, you're done! Make sure you have enough food and beverages, no one wants hangry guests at their wedding!
Something to watch is the trickier one during your cocktail hour, but it’s not as important as the last two points, the easiest way to do this is if you have a live band, your guests will naturally gravitate towards them, but if you don’t just make sure you have some music playing throughout!
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In today's episode, Sheridan and Juliette share some wedding and engagement HORROR stories!
We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at [email protected] we can’t wait to react to your stories on the podcast!
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Link to this week's stories:
I Ruined My Coworkers Proposal
My Fiance Cancelled The Vegan Options At Our Wedding
I Fake Proposed To My Girlfriend
My Fiance Wants His Ex In The Wedding Party
My Self Love Picnic Was In The Way Of Someones Proposal
Should I Tell My Friend Her BF Is Proposing? + Update
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We would love to hear from you! Email us your proposal stories, questions, horror stories and advice at [email protected]
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Please note that we are not qualified healthcare professionals, and everything mentioned in this episode is based on our own experiences and research. If you do need professional support or mental health help, please see the below resources:
Helplines
My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.
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So sit back, relax and happy wedding planning!
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