Signature Wedding Drinks

By Jennifer Bonds and Lindsey Ellis Beatty
February 09, 2011
Liz Banfield
Serve a signature drink that's sure to cool off guests at your wedding reception.
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Reception Drinks

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick

Serve a signature wedding reception cocktail that reflects your party style. Browse these festive drinks and cocktails to find an idea that's right for your reception.

Sparkling Punch Recipe
Stir together 1 (12-oz.) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed, and 4 cuprs white cranberry juice cocktail in a large pitcher. Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours. Stir in 1 qt. club soda, chilled, just before serving. Garnish, if desired, with fresh mint sprigs.

For Champagne Punch, substitute 1 (750-milliliter) bottle extra-dry Champagne or sparkling wine and 1/4 cup orange liqueur for club soda, proceed with recipe as directed.

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White Sangría

Credit: Photo: Adrienne Page

Serve a signature cocktail, like white sangría, in mason jars with a grape garnish.

from the wedding of Katie Washburn and Duston Mason

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Cotton Candy Cocktail

Credit: Photo: Kate Headley

Top champagne with cotton candy for a fun and colorful beverage.

from the wedding of Alison Noelker and Chris Vinciguerra

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Local Wines

Credit: Photo: Katie Stoops

Get creative with how you serve your drinks. This couple served local wines, champagne, and sparkling water in an old wagon.

from the wedding of Keli and Nick

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Bellinis and Mimosas

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At a reception brunch, serve bellinis and mimosas as a refreshing cocktail.

from the wedding of Caroline Bell and Jon Stowe

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Pink Lemonade and Sweet Tea

Credit: Photo: Jen Fariello

Set up a drink bar with pink lemonade and sweet tea for a truly Southern experience.

from the wedding of Leigh Burwell and Scott Beal

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Tiger-Tini Cocktail

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Tiger-Tini cocktails, a nod to the couple's school, were passed out at this outdoor summer wedding.

from the wedding of Beth and Graham Patterson

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Lynchburg Lemonade

Credit: Photo: Michael Howard

Highlight local products like Lynchburg Lemonade in mason jars with a lemon slice garnish.

from the wedding of Anna Krueger and Joe Thomas

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Lemonade Stand

Credit: Photo: Alisa Lynn

A lemonade stand, set up on an antique tea cart, offers a refreshing drink.

from the wedding of Hayley Todd and Charlie Sells

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Cocktail Bar

Credit: Photo: Erica George Dines

Everyone seems to gather around the bar, so give it a double shot of eye-catching style. Create your own giant floral monogram from a large sheet of plastic foam and button mums. You can also frame your bar table with a border of flowers by using a garland foam and filling it with cushion mums.

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