Ideas for entertaining guests during cocktail hour

MichelleS315 · July 2010

Does anyone have creative ideas for entertaining guests during the cocktail hour? Any specific games, interactive ideas, etc? Thanks!

brokenhallelujah · July 2010

I think most guests entertain themselves mingling and meeting each other. You could give them a little activity like writing messages to the couple on keepsake cards, etc. I think as long as you provide drinks & maybe some finger foods your guests will be just fine for the time it takes for you to arrive at the reception.

shigaites · July 2010

We're either going to have photo scavenger hunt cards people can participate in or a quiz about us that people can ask each other the answers for.

ks3pink · July 2010

I agree with OP. Just have some finger foods and beverages and your guests will be fine.

GirlieGirl27320 · July 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_north-carolina_ideas-entertaining-guests-during-cocktail-hour?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:115Discussion:bbb072df-2679-4467-93f0-7751158bed07Post:490b05f9-fe95-4b21-a020-f0a1da989d55">Re: Ideas for entertaining guests during cocktail hour</a>:
[QUOTE]I think most guests entertain themselves mingling and meeting each other. You could give them a little activity like writing messages to the couple on keepsake cards, etc. I think as long as you provide drinks & maybe some finger foods your guests will be just fine for the time it takes for you to arrive at the reception.
Posted by brokenhallelujah[/QUOTE]
I agree!

dawsonm · July 2010

I agree - we're going to do passed hors d'oeuvres and drinks. We may play a slideshow, but not one that demands attention of all the guests at the same time, just something that loops and gives them something to look at if they'd like.

Beth0882 · July 2010

I agree that you don't NEED to do anything. But I have seen in a lot of wedding blogs lately where couples who have outdoor weddings with a grassy area will set up games like croquet or horseshoes or beanbag toss/cornhole for their geusts to play. I think it looked like a fun idea if you have the location to do it!

meredithl618 · July 2010

You don't want to force them into any games or anything. Providing food and drink and space to sit/stand or mingle is enough.

During our cocktail hour, we had a slideshow of pictures going on two small flat screen tvs on the wall for people to look at. We also had our e-pic guest book out for people to sign. But, honestly, most people just enjoy picking up their place card and eating/drinking and talking to friends/family.

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