| One of the biggest trends in weddings over the last | | | | floating over smooth black river rocks for decoration. |
| few years has been the lounge. This is a great | | | | Consider adding a custom cigar bar as a surprise gift |
| concept: set up comfortable seating in one section of | | | | to the groom, if he is into cigars for special occasions. |
| the wedding reception as a place for guests to relax | | | | For a garden wedding, a romantic lounge area is in |
| and chat after dinner. It is much more comfortable than | | | | order. Think old fashioned English garden, with wicker |
| sitting around the large dinner table trying to have a | | | | arm chairs and low sofas. Choose floral cushion |
| conversation, and far more chic as well. There are | | | | covers in a few different patterns to give your lounge |
| many different ways to decorate the lounge area; | | | | that mix and match casual English country feeling. |
| these are some great ideas for lounge seating for | | | | Glass topped wicker tables will provide guests a place |
| outdoor weddings. | | | | to set down their lemonade or iced teas while |
| Let's say you were having a beach wedding, and | | | | conversing. To make your reception even more fun, |
| carrying that theme through everything from the | | | | set up some traditional lawn games near the lounge, |
| wedding decorations to food to even your bridal | | | | such as croquet and lawn bowling. |
| jewelry. For your lounge at the reception, plan on a | | | | One more option for the lounge area at an outdoor |
| cabana stripe theme. Rent beautiful teak outdoor | | | | wedding reception is a New England cottage style. |
| furniture sets which include two person sofas, a few | | | | Whitewashed Adirondack chairs with comfy pillows |
| reclining chairs, and teak side tables. Create a cabana | | | | make the perfect seating for this type of lounge. |
| feeling with striped cushions on the seating, potted | | | | Instead of traditional side tables, stack up sturdy boxes |
| palm trees, and drapery. To really bring the theme | | | | woven of natural colored seagrass. A low coffee |
| home, set up a large cabana complete with a fabric | | | | table can be used to hold clear bowls of shells for |
| top and draperies to finish off the space. Your guests | | | | decoration. Your guests will feel as though they are |
| will be able to relax in shady comfort while they sip | | | | relaxing on the porch of a Nantucket inn. |
| tropical drinks and chat. | | | | Finally, for the sophisticated bride, a French Riviera |
| Another fantastic idea for an outdoor wedding lounge | | | | inspired lounge would be fabulous. Curvacious black |
| area is a modern white Miami style. This is perfect for | | | | metal frames on the chairs and sofas will help to |
| the bride who prefers a fresh minimalist look for | | | | create the elegant style of an upscale resort on the |
| everything from her flowers to bridal jewelry. | | | | Riviera. Choose a muted palette of neutrals and pale |
| Oversized white reclining chaise lounges covered in | | | | green for the cushions to create an understated |
| white sheeting material will be the focus of the | | | | glamor. Glass topped side tables will complete the |
| furniture group. Surround them with tall hurricane | | | | effect. On the menu in the lounge? French |
| lanterns filled with white pillar candles and white orchids | | | | Champagne to toast the newlyweds, of course! |