Cocktail Hour Centerpieces

Decor for your cocktail hour will set the ambiance for the rest of the evening. Most brides forget to decorate the cocktail hour. We think it needs just as much attention as the rest of your events. There are plenty of options such as candles, flowers and also non floral that can hold the middle of the table. Here are some of our simple suggestions...

Cocktail Hour

The first word that comes to mind when thinking of an Indian wedding is food. It is the different colors of food that make the spread of an Indian wedding both unique and fascinating. Many of our brides ask us how much is enough food for a cocktail hour. You don't want to over do it with to much food, but at the same time guests will be hungry and will want different options. We recommend a butler pass combination of 5 Vegetarian, 5 Non-Vegetarian items with an additional 3 Stations. Let the games begin... err... appetizers be served!

Here are some of our favorite:

Vegetarian Appetizers:

1. Samosa
2. Chutney Tea Sandwiches
3. Vegetable Pakoras
4. Vegetable Spring Rolls
5. Paneer Chutney Pakora

Non-Vegetarian Appetizers: 

1. Chilli Chicken
2. Seekh Kababs
3. Drums of Heaven
4. Reshmi Kababs
5. Chicken Manchurian

Food Stations: 

1. Dili ki Chaat 

Aloo Papri
Chaat Pani Puri
Dahi Batata Puri

2. Bombay Street Food 

Bhel Puri
Radga Pattis Chaat
Mini Pav Bhaji Sliders

3. Tandoori Station 

Tiranga Chicken
Tikka Lamb Chops
Tandoori Paneer

Photo Enlargements

A nice way to add a personal touch to your event is to have photo enlargements of you and your fiancé at your cocktail hour and/or reception. These can be pictures from your childhood or your engagement session. You can go through your photographer but that may become expensive. A less expensive way is to go to Staples and have them do the enlargements. They give you size and some finish options, matte or glossy. You don’t even need to go in person. You can do it online and pick it up! It’s very simple,inexpensive and a nice touch for any event.

http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/programs/copyandprint/signs_banners_posters.html

Playing with Sand

If you are having a destination wedding or getting married at a beach, a sand sculpture is a great way to add a little pizazz to your event.

Sand sculptures are an unexpected touch that will leave your guests in awe. There are many different types of sand sculptures you can create. Here are a few suggestions:

Having your centerpieces made out of sand will surely shock your guests. It brings the beach theme from the beautiful outdoor surroundings inside. You can be creative and do different sculptures at each table or even incorporate table numbers or names into the sculpture.

Instead of a gobo, why not make your logo into a sand sculpture! This works great for an outside cocktail hour.

If you are looking for a ‘piece de resistance’ when your guests enter the ceremony space, go with the most classic sand sculpture of all, a castle!!! Add your names and wedding date and this is sure to be a sight your guests will remember forever.