You want your guests to feel comfortable and relaxed throughout your entire ceremony and reception?and a wedding reception lounge is just the ticket for those guests who want to get away from the dance floor or sit a spell and chat. This is especially key if you’re planning on having a party-like atmosphere during the reception that might make it difficult to hear someone softer than a yell.
Creating a wedding reception lounge space doesn’t take a lot of money or effort and can actually be done with things you already have at home or “borrowing” a few pieces of furniture from the venue. Here are a few tips for creating a reception lounge area for your wedding reception.
1. Make it Comfortable

The whole point of a lounge area is to make a comfortable space for your guests?so fill it with soft, plush, and comfy items like blankets, pillows, rugs, and any other items you think might work well. You want to make it an inviting space for your guests to take a breather, slowly sip on their drink, and enjoy the company of other guests. After all, weddings are the perfect occasion to catch up with old friends and long-lost cousins and meet new acquaintances, so having a cozy spot for them to chat is key in your lounge area. 2. Use What’s Already Available
To keep costs down, it’s best to use furniture you have at home or use anything that’s available to you at the venue. Because you have an entire ceremony and reception to decorate, you do...