Why are serving Hors'doeuvres and an open bar important following a ceremony?

We are all familiar with weddings that occur at 1:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. and the reception starts around 6:30 p.m. at a hotel conference center.  At these weddings, guests go see a movie, shop, or grab a late lunch prior to arriving to the reception site. 

Weddings at Hermann Hill are different because most of your guests are not local and may have driven a long distance for your wedding.  They will remain at the chapel following your ceremony and wait for the reception to start.  We want to be evaluated based on how well your guests tell you they were treated and we know that they will be looking for an open bar and something to eat at the end of your ceremony. 

Allowing our trained Hermann Hill staff to take care of your guests while the wedding party and family finish photography takes a lot of pressure off the bride and groom.  An open bar and hors d'oeuvres also gives guests a smooth transition and an opportunity to talk with each other between getting a beverage and making their way into the pavilion for your reception.  Have you thought about your signature frozen beverage for your reception?

Glenda Kraettli, Wedding Coordinator
Hermann Hill Missouri Weddings