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We are basically doing the same thing. Our caterer calls is a mini-entree stations but we're calling it a Strolling Reception. We are also incorporating lounge type furniture into the mix along w/pub tables, 4 tops, 2 tops and a couple 62" rounds.
Pretty much you're going to want to set the lounge furniture up in a livingroom type of way. We're having two setups and I really would like one if not both of them to be on either side of the dance floor.
Why don't you have the 62" round table(s) designated as family, etc and that way you're not off alone in the dining room. And reserve a 2 top or pub table for you and your FI.
BTW, your photos didn't come through. I'd like to see what you've got.
Okay...that is so nice! I love it. Are the bar area and the lounge area (dance floor) close to each other?
Yes the bar and lounge/dance area are right next to each other and then the dining area is right on the other side of the wine closet thingie, lol not sure what to call it. I initially wanted to put the sweetheart table and any reserved tables in the dining area but at the same time I don't want people to feel like they aren't important if they aren't in the dining area.
I'm glad to hear that this style of reception is getting more popular so I don't feel so crazy.
We are having the dancefloor in the middle of the ballroom, with the stage for the band. The bars are at either end of the room. The high top bar type tables are near the bars, with the lounge furniture set up by the bar area. We have two lounge areas next to the two bars. Then the round tables are on either side of the dance floor. The stations are around the perimeter of the room and we have passed butlered appetizers. We aren't having assigned seating, but we will have two reserved tables for elderly guests and our families.
Down South, where my fiance's family is from, these receptions are very popular. And since our Catholic ceremony is at 7 p.m. on a Saturday, the cocktail reception worked well.
I have no idea, but your venue is absolutely beautiful!
It has a great natural lay out. I'd set up some low top tables by the dance floor for people to sit and watch others dance. I know when I'm dancing I find a chair close to the floor to collapse and take breaks on lol. I would do the food stations on the opposite side of the bar... food near dancing = lots of traffic!
Gosh, I am so glad to see your post. I went on a site tour this weekend, and fi and I fell for a rustic community center that would have a dining room with stations, a dance room for a club like atmosphere, and a porch/lawn for the bar and a bonfire. Like you, we are going for a "Strolling Reception" (love that!) where the party is more organic.
I think the way to organize it is to think about how people experience a wedding. Some want to dance and party, others want to talk and mingle, and still others want to sit with one or two family members. Try to find ways to get the three levels of activity into all of your spaces. Also consider how to crate circulation. You may want to, say, have a slide show of pictures in the dance area so your aunt will get up to take a look, while having the guest book in the quiet area so your college roommate takes a second to come over.
Wow that is GORGEOUS location!
Honestly I would ask the venue what they suggest they will probably have the best ideas but I would have all the food stations in the dining area with cocktail tables scattered around and then leave the booth seating along the wall open without tables. Then I would have some lounge furniture surrounding the dancefloor!
Your wedding reception is going to be amazing with a capital A!!!!!!
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Okay Hive I need some opinions please... I'll be having a very informal cruise destination ceremony. I want to then have a more formal but still fun reception at home in NY. The venue is Citi Field (home to the Mets) and the room we've chosen can only fit 90 ppl max in the dining area for a sit down dinner. We have around 115 so we've decided to do a cocktail-style reception with passed hoer d'ouerves and stations.
We will have a combination of regular tables, high tops and lower side tables to go with the existing lounge furniture. Most of the tables seat 4, with a few seating 6. My main problem is I have no idea how to arrange things.
When you walk in theres a rectangular space set up with lounge furniture, then a bar, then another lounge area which will be used as the dance area and then slightly separated from everything else is the dining area. I don't want everyone to try to crowd into the dining area but I want people to also feel included in all parts of the night. I've included a few pics so hopefully that helps to illustrate the room. The lounge pic is the area where the dance floor will be. The ideal location for the sweetheart table and a reserved family/bridal party table would be in the dining room but I'm open to any suggestions. Please help!
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