It’s Ireland so the sun may not make an appearance but that’s not to say you can’t wow guests with a little bit of cocktail love come reception time. There’s an endless supply of amazing things you can try from the cutest straws and stirrers to fun signage and quite possibly the coolest ice-cubes you will ever lay eyes on (so pretty). Here’s 20 super sweet ideas for your drinks reception…
Sweet Signage
Let your guests know exactly where the deochs are at with some cute signage! We love the idea of giving each guests a mason jar as their own to fill and refill during the festivities and if you’re looking to really add some personality, why not opt for signature drinkies!
Cocktail barman image via Martha Stewart Weddings, Image by Laura Murray Photography | Jar signage by Belle and Beau Fine Art Photography via Style Me Pretty | Cocktail hour sign by Hudson Nichols Photography | Chalk board sign, photo by Esmeralda Franco Photography via Wedding Chicks
Straws & Stirrers
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to jazz up your drinks, think straws or drink stirrers! We’ve lots of lovely polka dot straws over on our weddingsonline shop and if you’re after some drink stirrers, we’re rather fond of Etsy‘s endless supplies. But for the DIYers out there, there are projects a plenty you can try your hand at… just add the likes of ribbons and pom poms to some skewers and voila.
Tinsel drink stirrers by Nacy Rae Photography via Style Me Pretty | Rosemary lemonade rhubarb spritzer with pompom straws by Valley & Co via Style Me Pretty | Lace parasols image by Flutter Glass Photography via 100 Layer Cake | Butterfly drink stirrers via Wrozka | Purple ribbon stirrers by Samm Blake Photography | Pink crystal drink stirrers, photography by Elizabeth Messina
Finishing Touches
If you’re looking for a simple way to glam up your glasses, popping some fresh berries, a sprig of lavender, edible flowers or a favourite here in weddingsonline – adorning the rims of your glasses with sugar (yum!) will guarantee that pretty finishing touch.
Raspberry Cocktails, Photography by Carlie Statsky via Style Me Pretty | Gold sugar rimmed glasses by Rebecca Hansen via Style Me Pretty | Lavender cocktails, phot by Simply Bloom Photography via Style me Pretty | Blackberry thyme sparkler via The Effortless Chic, Photography by Melissa Valladares | Frozen fruit skewers, image via Visual Photos | Cocktail with edible flowers via Tinkerbell Tumblr
Fun Ice-Cube Ideas
Have you eveer seen a nicer batch of ice-cubes? Extravagant yes, but you cannot deny the prettiness! If you’re having a smaller, more intimate soirée, it could be a really lovely touch to add some jazzed up ice-cubes to your drinks. Whether you opt for edible flowers or fresh berries, the result will be the same – gorgeous!
Wildflower ice cubes via Martha Stewart | Berry ice cubes via The Culinary Tribune | Fruity ice cubes via Oh Joys Blog | Floral ice cubes via Image.ie
Main Image by Flutter Glass Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs
