You have planned every little detail of your wedding day, and we know it’s going to be a creative and beautiful affair! So why should you settle for classic drinks and ordinary-looking wedding cocktails?
Personalize and take your wedding cocktail hour (and reception) to the next level by adding pretty touches, cute accessories, and creative details to your favorite signature wedding cocktails! And we are not talking about the tasty but classic additions of syrups and extracts, olives, or a slice of lime. We are talking about aesthetics, interesting alcohol mixes, unexpected additions, and new mixing techniques for your wedding liquor!
Now let’s raise our – super stylish & pretty – glasses for the bride who is taking the time to choose the most awesome and prettiest signature wedding cocktails!
So with no further ado, here’s our selection of the most creative ideas to pimp your signature wedding cocktails.
Let’s start with some of the prettiest additions and wedding cocktail ideas we have seen to help you make your signature wedding cocktails a delight for the taste buds and a charming sight for your guests!
Blooms & Floral cocktails
Cheerful, sweet, and romantic floral alcohol drinks are just STUNNING little pieces of art!
Decorating your wedding cocktails with flowers or infusing them with florals will take both your drinks’ aesthetics and taste to the next level. An even better idea would be to match them with your floral wedding theme!
Cocktails with Dried flowers
Dried flowers are a must-have for the trendy, the bohemian, and even the classic bride. A crowd-favorite, it is no surprise that these dainty dry petals, lavender sprigs, and other types of dried flowers have even made their way into wedding cocktails! While being a beautiful and elegant addition to your wedding drinks, they also add a more approachable and cooler vibe!
Herbs & Spices additions and infusions
Spice up your wedding signature cocktails to a new level by infusing or incorporating herbs and spices. Think sprigs of rosemary, crushed basil leaves, cilantro leaves for the herbs, extra heat with dried whole chilis, or deeper flavors with delicious and pretty looking spices such as star anise seeds and cinnamon sticks!
Personalized wedding cocktails
Having your own personalized signature wedding cocktail is one thing, but also personalizing it for your guests is a whole new level of awesome! Just have a look at these personalized name cocktail stirrers, drink tops, and shot glasses; it’s not only a great personal touch and gesture but also the most effective way to avoid mixing up drinks. We’ll toast to that!
Elegant granita cocktails (yes slushies can be classy!)
Granita is the more formal (and classier name) for the otherwise known slushies. But we are certainly not encouraging the neo-colored-and-chemical-flavored drinks! These granita drinks, mixed with pretty edible flowers and fruits or poured in cool cones will certainly be crowd-pleasers.
Bubbly & popsicles
Serving popsicles in your cocktails is most definitely an unexpected pairing! Nothing says fresh, festive, and happy summer wedding vibes like serving your guests with cocktails and bubbly that have a fruit-flavored popsicle inside. And yes, even the popsicles can be a frozen alcohol mix! And don’t be afraid to see your popsicles melt in your guest’s drink, the flavor will be even more interesting!
Holiday themed wedding cocktails
If you are having a holiday-themed wedding, then your wedding drinks should also reflect that festive holiday spirit! Think metallics, gold rims, green sprigs, and everything red. You can also maintain the holiday spirit while going for a completely different color palette by using these winter-inspired cocktails and pairing them with elements that make you want to cozy up in front of a fireplace.
Wedding beverages that double up as desserts
Who doesn’t love sweet little desserts? But have you ever tried having your dessert with your alcohol? And when we say “with your alcohol,” we mean a dessert that sits straight in your glass and tops up your favorite wedding cocktail! This is definitely a winner when it comes to upgrading your signature wedding cocktail. Just be careful to choose the right pairings to balance out the sweetness!
Cocktails with Dried or Fresh Fruits
Enhance your guests’ wedding beverage experience by adding fruits to their drinks! Whether dried or fresh, fruits will add a fresh touch to a drink and intensify its flavor, especially when paired with the right mix of liquors. Best part? They will elevate your drinks aesthetic!
Smokey wedding cocktails
Now, these cocktails will create some drama! Positive drama, obviously. Just imagine the reactions of your guests when a mysterious drink comes in a cloud of smoke! Guaranteed WOW factor!
Now that you’ve seen these amazing signature wedding cocktail ideas, another way to upgrade your wedding drinks is with glassware and wedding bar accessories. These elements should not be overlooked, as they will add extra levels of pretty by themselves, even before the alcohol starts to pour!
Elegant glassware
There are many variables to consider when choosing your wedding cocktail’s glassware. First, you have to consider the appropriate types of bar glasses for the drinks you are serving: flutes for champagnes, highball or rocks glasses for cocktails, white wine glasses, red wine glasses, water/tea glasses… especially if you are having a formal dinner! (you can check out this article by Home Stratosphere for more info on the types of glasses to use depending on the occasion).
After defining the styles you need, then it is time for the fun part! Go for interesting designs, colors, or even materials like copper…whatever suits your wedding table design. We encourage you to go for colors and designs that will complement and elevate your table setting as your glassware will be on the table and thus a big part of its design and styling.
Floral ice cubes
The prettiest things definitely come in all shapes and sizes. Floral ice cubes are that little, inexpensive, practical, and exquisite touch you can add to your wedding cocktails! Just ask your bar service providers to prepare them beforehand, or if you are more of a DIY bride, then these are also a great and easy way to add a little style to your cocktail.
Custom napkins, drink stirrers, and other details
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: customization is the ultimate wedding touch! Think:
– Custom napkins with your initials, names, or even fun statements like “Drunk in Love.” Have them printed in gold or silver for that extra sophistication, or go for colors that match your wedding decor.
– Original and creative straws like metallic colors, florals… You can go for the style that matches your wedding theme or your color scheme.
– Customized cocktail stirrers with your names, guests’ names, initials, or even the drink’s name.
Not to forget the serving trays, which can also elevate the whole experience.
Feeling inspired? Check out our articles on the Top Wedding Food & Drinks to Include in Your Italian Wedding Menu and the 21 Unique and Creative Wedding Food Bars & Drink Bar Ideas to have all the information you need to plan and organize your wedding Menu & Drinks!
And if you are looking to get married in Italy, then we highly recommend you check WedBoard’s curated list of the best wedding vendors in Italy, and chat commitment-free with your favorite ones to start planning your dream destination wedding!
In the meanwhile, stay tuned for more info and tips on wedding planning in general and planning a destination wedding in Italy in particular!
Feature image details: Photographer: Ivy Road Photography | Design & Coordination: Aisle Wedding Market
