The cocktail hour sets the tone for your entire reception, and thoughtful floral design in this transitional space signals to guests that every moment of your celebration has been curated with intention. At CHIC Flowers, we design cocktail hour and lounge florals that bridge the ceremony and reception, creating a seamless visual narrative that carries your color palette, botanical vocabulary, and design sensibility into this social, intimate phase of the evening. From the bar to the lounge furniture to the escort card display, every surface becomes an opportunity for beauty.
Bar florals elevate the beverage experience from functional to memorable. We design compact, bartender-friendly arrangements that add color and elegance to the bar surface without interfering with service. Options range from low bud vase clusters that tuck between bottles and glassware to greenery garlands that drape along the bar front, creating a lush visual anchor for the cocktail area. For signature drink stations, we design themed arrangements that complement the cocktail menu, whether that means tropical blooms for a tiki-inspired bar or herbs and citrus accents for a garden-to-glass concept. Champagne wall florals frame these increasingly popular installations with bloom clusters and trailing greenery.
Lounge furniture and high-top tables receive carefully scaled arrangements that enhance the social atmosphere without overwhelming the intimate scale of these areas. We design petite centerpieces and bud vase groupings that invite conversation and provide visual interest without blocking sightlines across tables. For lounge vignettes with sofas, coffee tables, and ottomans, we create organic arrangements that soften the furniture edges and add a living, botanical quality to the seating area. These designs are particularly important at venues like the Bel Air Bay Club and Fairmont Grand Del Mar, where outdoor cocktail spaces benefit from florals that connect the built environment to the natural setting.
Escort card and seating chart displays have evolved into full-scale floral installations that serve as both functional wayfinding and stunning photo opportunities. CHIC Flowers designs escort card tables framed by lush floral arrangements, greenery walls with cards tucked into the foliage, and creative installations that integrate your seating assignments with botanical art. Welcome signage florals greet guests as they arrive at the cocktail space, with bloom clusters framing your custom sign and setting the visual tone for the evening ahead. Every cocktail hour element is coordinated with your ceremony and reception florals to ensure a cohesive design from start to finish.
See how we have brought this service to life at some of Southern California's most celebrated wedding venues.
Make every moment of your celebration beautiful, starting with cocktail hour. Contact CHIC Flowers to design the complete cocktail and lounge floral experience.
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