What is a Reverse Wedding?
If you haven't yet heard, one of today's biggest wedding trends is the "reverse wedding," wherein a couple flips the traditional big day schedule. Imagine starting with a pre-ceremony cocktail hour—yes, please!
Starting with a pre-ceremony cocktail hour on your wedding day offers some very real benefits. More and more couples are choosing to flip the traditional wedding day schedule. Why? There are a couple of key reasons couples choose to have the champagne start flowing BEFORE they say, “I Do.”
Added Fun and Hospitality
When it comes to your wedding day, there’s no such thing as too much celebration. A pre-ceremony cocktail hour sets the tone for the fun, celebratory night that is to come. Moreover, it gives your guests a chance to meet and mingle prior to the wedding ceremony itself.
Remember, your wedding is a day that many people are meeting for the first time ever or seeing each other in quite a while. A short meet and greet gives everyone a chance to say hello and mingle a bit before the wedding services start.
Always Late
We all have “those” friends and family members who are late, no matter what event they attend. And, of course, there’s Atlanta traffic. It may be your wedding day, but like it or not, some of your guests will be late to the party. The pre-ceremony cocktail service gives those latecomers a natural buffer and ensures all of your guests are present when you walk down the aisle.
Here at Park Tavern, we love the concept of a “Reverse Wedding” as it allows guests to catch a breather (and a drink!) right when they arrive at the venue, allowing them to focus on the ceremony when that time comes. We often hear literal sighs of relief when guests walk into the venue, surprised to be greeted with a crisp glass of champagne, knowing they have an opportunity to take in the moment before finding their seats for the ceremony.
Weather
A Reverse Wedding is also a fantastic way to make the most of the weather or lighting on your wedding day. If you’re hosting an outdoor wedding in the spring or summer, having Cocktail Hour within the air-conditioning of the Piedmont Garden Tent allows both the sun rays and temperature to drop a bit before the outdoor ceremony begins. Even if your wedding is indoors, a couple’s dream of a sunset ceremony can be realized without delaying the start of the festivities. Imagine your guests mingling upon arrival and then finding their seats, with the couple walking down the aisle just as the sun dips behind the Midtown skyline.
Why Choose Park Tavern for Your Reverse Wedding in Atlanta?
Park Tavern, nestled in the heart of Midtown Atlanta and overlooking the picturesque Piedmont Park, offers the perfect setting for a reverse wedding. Our Piedmont Garden Tent provides a beautiful, climate-controlled space for your pre-ceremony cocktail hour. With stunning views of the city skyline and the lush greenery of Piedmont Park, your wedding will be an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Our experienced team is dedicated to ensuring every detail of your special day is perfect. From the initial planning stages to the final moments of your wedding, we are here to help you create the wedding of your dreams. We are happy to offer some suggestions for a Reverse Wedding timeline.
Here is a sample timeline for a "Reverse Wedding"
Consider a reverse wedding at Park Tavern and let us help you celebrate in style, starting with a refreshing cocktail hour that sets the perfect tone for your unforgettable day.