Today, couples are planning their weddings with a new emphasis on individuality. Marriage vows are now written by the couple, to reflect their unique and special bond. And wedding receptions now run the gamut from formal to playful, traditional to outrageous. One of the fastest growing trends in wedding receptions is the cocktail party.

Wedding cocktail receptions do away with the formal sit down dinner so often associated with wedding receptions, and offer a more casual way for friends and family to come together and celebrate the marriage of the happy couple. A cocktail gathering allows guests to mingle, enjoy a few drinks engage in some good conversation and laughter, and ultimately dance the night away. A wedding cocktail reception offers a lively alternative to the traditional sit down dinner commonly associated with weddings, and will make for an evening that friends and family will not soon forget.