{"id":633107,"date":"2017-06-27T14:00:09","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T19:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=633107"},"modified":"2017-06-27T10:41:49","modified_gmt":"2017-06-27T15:41:49","slug":"18-creative-reception-bar-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/18-creative-reception-bar-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Creative Reception Bar Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633336\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/df\/0a\/df0a800893f9d54b.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"1273\"><\/p>\n<p>When planning your reception, including an interactive element is a great way to get guests mingling and get the party started! When you hear the word &ldquo;bar&rdquo; you might envision a mixologist pouring adult beverages behind a counter, but there are so many creative bar options beyond cocktails and glasses of wine! From burgers&nbsp;to Bloody Marys&nbsp;and beyond, get inspired by these reception bar ideas from real weddings.<\/p>\n<h1>Biscuit Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633310\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/29\/03\/29032807371e830a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"820\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.taylorlord.com\/\">Taylor Lord Photography<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/cheerful-texas-wedding-by-lavender-joy-weddings-and-taylor-lord-photography-alexandria-and-tim\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Bloody Mary Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633308\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/11\/9f\/119f1475b84463ee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/happydaymedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Happy Day Media<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/adorable-brunch-wedding-allan-house-austin\/?utm_content=buffercba2e&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=pinterest.com&amp;utm_campaign=buffer\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Burger Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633329\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f3\/64\/f36443821edd8088.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amiliaphotography.com\/\">Amila Photography<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/bohemian-woodland-wedding-cabins-strawberry-hill\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Cheese Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633318\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a9\/2c\/a92cf5e3e9c06a55.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.matthewland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthew Land Studio<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/cider-and-cheese-pairings-citrus-marmalade\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Cigar Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633322\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/94\/ae\/94ae64dedb2faa90.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stephanierogersphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stephanie Rogers Photography<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/romantic-austin-tx-garden-wedding-allan-house\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Coffee Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633327\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d5\/e5\/d5e5d9e689272b02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"1308\">photos&nbsp;by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyginnphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kelly Ginn Photography<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultra-cool-diy-wedding-memphis-agricenter-farmers-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Craft Cocktail Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633309\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/92\/c4\/92c447abbb602e86.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"808\">photos&nbsp;by <a href=\"http:\/\/thenickersons.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Nickersons<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/british-columbia-wedding-craft-cocktails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Dessert Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633315\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/55\/db\/55dbac09aade58f6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/kreativ-wedding.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kreativ Wedding<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/it-doesnt-get-sweeter-than-the-dessert-display-at-this-diy-german-wedding\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Ice Cream Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633324\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fc\/bd\/fcbde441e720a7fc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/shellyandersonphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shelly Anderson Photography<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-california-wedding-at-cass-house-cayucos-is-pure-coastal-elegance\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Milk and Cookie Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633326\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0b\/b0\/0bb00b9f47914b12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kellyginnphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kelly Ginn Photography<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultra-cool-diy-wedding-memphis-agricenter-farmers-market\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Mimosa Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633317\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/85\/77\/8577f27076106327.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"815\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stephaniegregoryphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stephanie Gregory Photography<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/attend-laura-hooper-calligraphy-workshop-2015\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Mule Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633321\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/01\/35\/0135f7bce5b7ca1e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/brettjessica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brett &amp; Jessica<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/relaxed-boho-north-carolina-wedding-at-rock-quarry-farm\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Pancake Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633311\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2a\/41\/2a41927c2a91a8ad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vanillaphotography.co.za\/\">Vanilla Photography<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/classy-colorful-south-african-wedding-talloula\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Oyster Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633332\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/98\/f9\/98f9c661fd3e5629.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/henryandmac.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Henry + Mac<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/waterfront-cape-cod-wedding\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Scotch Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633316\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ba\/15\/ba156ca48f3ac337.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">image by <a href=\"http:\/\/danstewartphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dan Stewart Photography<\/a>; see more from this&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/johnny-june-inspired-wedding-will-melt-heart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>S&rsquo;Mores Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633325\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8e\/13\/8e13e142f4ecfb70.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\">photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/jamiejonesphotography.com\/\">Jamie Jones Photography<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/totally-chic-woodland-wedding-oklahoma-city\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Tea Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633313\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2d\/73\/2d73996c2339ce1d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/rosanweddings.com\/\">Shannon Rosan<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/fabulous-downtown-seattle-wedding-at-sodo-park\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1>Whiskey Bar<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-633323\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/35\/44\/3544de74f9b59622.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\">photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whitesmokestudio.com\/#!\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WhiteSmoke Studio<\/a>; see more from this wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/sweet-wedding-warsaw\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Love these reception bar ideas? Check out these <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/9-creative-reception-activities-your-guests-will-love\/\">9 creative reception activities your guests will love<\/a> and these <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/got-served-9-creative-wedding-drink-stations\/\">9 drinks station setups<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xoxo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.junebugweddings.com\/blog\/xoxo\/xo-nicole.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"47\"><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When planning your reception, including an interactive element is a great way to get guests mingling and get the party started! When you hear the word &ldquo;bar&rdquo; you might envision a mixologist pouring adult beverages behind a counter, but there are so many creative bar options beyond cocktails and glasses of wine! From burgers&nbsp;to Bloody Marys&nbsp;and beyond, get inspired by these reception bar ideas from real weddings. 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