While the final menu often depends on the couple, you’ll typically want to plan for three signature cocktails, one red wine, one white wine, and a handful of beer options.

When executed correctly, an outdoor cocktail hour sets the stage for a memorable wedding experience. It's a chance for guests to enjoy some fresh air before the reception begins, and it also allows ...

As you consider any type of entertainment you would want to bring into your wedding day, it’s best to think of the party as a play in multiple acts: the ceremony, cocktail hour, the reception ...

A cocktail-style wedding reception may also broaden your choices when it comes to selecting your celebration space. Since you don’t need space for a seated dinner, consider an art gallery, a ...

Dear Amy: I am a Christian woman in my 60s. I have to go to a great nieces wedding, and they are having a cocktail hour at a bar next door. I don’t want to go to a bar. My husband thinks it’s ...

Wedding season is every season, and that means understanding the rules of cocktail attire is critical all throughout the year – especially when there is a strict dress code. It's a familiar ...