There are a lot of things to love about a wedding reception: the bridal party’s epic entrance, the couple’s first dance, the delicious food, the hours spent getting down on the dance floor, and, of course, the obvious feeling of love in the air from start to finish. But, if you asked guests what part they wouldn’t miss for the world – it would be probably be the drinks. Pretty sure the saying goes: “Alcohol. Because no great story ever started with a salad…”
From light essence/spa drinks passed out pre-ceremony (yes to mocktails! there’s a full night of alcoholic refreshments ahead!) to champagne wishes and signature sip dreams at cocktail hour, clink-worthy beverages in the ballroom to look-good-when-dancing drinks during the after-party, these spirits set the stage for a super fun night to come. And where they come from can be even more intoxicating!
We’ve made sure our shop is loaded with a mix of sassy and classy accoutrements to pretty up any wedding bar, so whether you’re thinking about a vintage drink vignette (complete with ALL the best vintage or whimsical heirloom rentals), something more rustic and rife with flowers, a classic champagne coupe-covered table, or a clean, modern bar decked with metallic accenting and acrylic signage, you’ll have all the finishing touches to design a bar that is 🔥
Read on for 5 of our favorite wedding bar fixes all available to shop on Style Me Pretty now!
What better way to get guests in the mood than with a “but first, drinks” sign? This LED light-up look is just the thing to create a playful push to the bar, and with the pre-drilled holes and chains for hanging, it’s really a cinch to add some personality to your drink stations.
At a wedding, what’s more thirst-quenching than champagne?! We can’t think of anything… That’s why we’re always game for signage that says ‘drink up’ in a cute way! Dress up a table bestrewn with bubbly and give your bottles a pretty place to rest – we like ours floating in a sea of floral ice cubes, but that’s just us! Cheers to love!
Sometimes it’s the smallest details that can make a wedding bar dressed to impress. If you simply want to accessorize your venue’s basic bar setups or create your own libation stations (using your own bar carts from home or other props that befit beverage styling), we love doing it with simple votives or tea lights, flowers, and/or greenery and actually live for the look of ribbon garlands that bring a touch of color and sparkle. This is especially gorgeous if you’ll be using a mantle for your display…
Of course, throughout the night there are ample opportunities for guests to toast in your honor, but there’s nothing wrong with a bit more encouragement! This calligraphed gold acrylic sign is adorable and a great add to dress up your bars or lounges. Actually, it’s a pretty phenomenal photo booth backdrop too… can you imagine all of the clinking glass Boomerangs you’ll have filling up your hashtag feed by the end of the night?
… Or some of that cucumber spa water we mentioned before. A classic linen table runner doesn’t just work for the wedding day, it can work really well for the morning after, too. Awaken your tired, partied-out guests with a mimosa, blood mary, or bellini bar at your farewell brunch. Your crew will appreciate it so much, because nothing says ‘till next time’ like some tassels and complimentary cocktails!
Whether you’re serving up spiked or virgin elixirs, make sure to celebrate your vows with a bar(s) that wows! Shop the Style Me Pretty Collection online right now!
Danielle Halibey is a writer, editor, and publicist living in New Jersey. She has been immersed in the world of weddings since planning her own whimsical, romantic affair in 2014. And isn’t that what they always say, “those who can’t do, teach?” Well, once her nuptials were over, she still had stuff in the ‘I Do’ industry to do. She writes regularly for top wedding blogs including Style Me Pretty and Wedding Chicks, and has garnered millions of press impressions for brands in the wedding space: fashion, beauty, wedding talent+tastemakers and more.
