I know that most people think that there is no ROI for a wedding, but think again! Return on investment for weddings is a little different, it is measured in the compliments and years worth of discussion about how awesome your wedding was.You are entertaining your nearest and dearest, and if you really want to show everyone a fantastic time having an exceptional cocktail hour gives you a lot of bang for your buck. I think that incorporating an area where guests can sit comfortably, with great drinks and appetizers and cool mood lighting is perfect. There are so many cool things you can do, especially with all the great modern furniture out there. This furniture basically functions as props and you can rent them from event prop companies and sometimes your local party rental.
If you want a sleek, sophisticated look go for clean lines and bright white. A bonus to this is you can use lighting to create whatever hue you wish! So, let's say there is a color that you love, but it didn't make it into your color palette for the wedding schematic. You could totally use it during the cocktail reception!
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