Cheers to the married couple-to-be! Gather your friends and family and open that bottle. It’s time to start planning a cocktail party!
A cocktail party isn’t just another mere get together with fancy drinks and stylish outfits. In recent times, it has become a laid-back pre-wedding celebration free of rituals and customs but laughter and fun. In a way, it’s an ultimate prelude to the grand celebration of a wedding, a lighthearted way to let your hair loose and enjoy the night with your nearest and dearest ones.
Let’s be honest, many guests look forward to the cocktail hour. In this unofficial official kick-off of all the celebrations, people get into the mood of festivities. The shy cousin suddenly becomes a dancer, the old ones grab the microphones and the young ones let loose on the dance floor. No wonder there is pressure while planning a cocktail party before a wedding.
If you are in charge of perfectly planning a cocktail party for your family or friends, or yourself, you came across the right place. Wedding Affair brings you 5 useful tips that you need to know before planning a cocktail party. Keep reading to find more.
The Right Venue and Vibe is Crucial
Venue is the heart of any event planning. Your venue needs to perfectly match the vibe you are going for your cocktail party. It can be a lush lawn under fairy lights if you want a rustic vibe, or a rooftop with city-view if you want sleek, or a five star lounge if you want a posh vibe, or a DJ and dance floor if your guests are secret dancers.
Make sure the venue is appropriate for all age groups, remember that it’s not your bachelor party. Your uncles and aunties should be able to enjoy it equally.
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The Bar is Not Only About Booze
Yes, in the end, it is a cocktail party. But that doesn’t mean that it is only about the beers and bottles. Don’t just buy the best alcohol and be done with it. Instead, put some thought into it.
First of all, hire a mixologist to help the guests enjoy the best cocktails. You can also set up a DIY cocktail station where guests can have some fun making their own drinks. Keep your signature drinks there with the name of the couple and some inside jokes for bonus laughter. Very important: make the drinks insta-worthy!
Slay with That Dress, but Comfortably
A theme for cocktail night might be glam and fabulous, but don’t compromise on comfort! You don’t want your guests to be handling their complicated saree drapes or the stiff tuxedos when they are tipsy and mid-thumka.
Keep the theme as such where everyone can be stylish while being comfortable. An indo-western dress code can be very comfy, you can suggest metallics or monochromes for the glam quotient. Remember to keep it simple and chic, and inform your guests.
Entertainment Beyond Music
Think outside the speaker box! Why stop at a DJ when there are so many more ways you can incorporate entertainment at your cocktail party? Just like any other wedding festivities, these booze-filled parties can also host multiple entertainment factors. Just keep in mind that these activities should be booze friendly.
Drinking games are the most obvious option. A flash mob can be a nice surprise for the guests. LED dhol players can add on the energy level of the celebration.
Don’t Forget the Food
Did you really think we will leave food out of planning a cocktail party for a wedding? Is there even a celebration in India that is complete without delicious meals?
For a cocktail party, keep spreads that will keep your guests energised. Fusion finger foods that guests can eat now and often is a great way to keep the hunger at bay. Live chaat and snacks counters, one or two counters with delish carbs should be there to soak up the alcohol.
Planning a cocktail party is like painting on a blank canvas with paints of creativity, laughter and joy. Let the spirit flow, literally!
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