While weddings mainly focus on the bride and groom, we mustn’t forget that we’re also hosting an event family, friends, and guests could enjoy. The ceremony will always be a beautiful expression of love, while the reception celebrates that love, making it a huge part of what makes weddings memorable.
When we think about the reception, the first things that come to mind may be the theme, catering, dining tables and chairs, or the bar. You may also want to explore the idea of having a wedding lounge area at your reception.
Guests will surely appreciate wedding lounge areas where they can mingle and delight in cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while the couple and entourage ahavea photo op. It would also be nice to provide guests with a cosy area where they can simply sit and be comfortable as much as we’d consider having a dance floor where they can get their groove on.
To help streamline your event planning checklist, here are 8 trending motifs and 5 tips for wedding lounge areas. We’ll also be more than happy to furnish your event in Dubai with a wide range of wedding lounge furniture and lighting for rent from Desert River. What’s more, our team ensures a hassle-free experience. We’ll assist with your event styling and coordinate the delivery, setup, and pick-up of furniture.
8 Trending Motifs for Wedding Lounge Areas
1. Timeless Elegance
Wedding lounge areas can exude timeless elegance with cushioned sofas and sectionals. If you’re going for subtle sophistication with a neutral colour palette, we’d recommend either the Du Roy Sofa in beige or the Rotor double sofa in grey or white. On the other hand, if you wanted to accentuate your event space with a vibrantly coloured wedding lounge area, we’d suggest the plush velvet Enigma sofas.
2. Arabian Nights
Events with an exotic or cultural theme are becoming more popular. Arabian Nights is a prime example and a great idea that will enliven your wedding lounge area with a lavish display of colour and heritage. Our best-selling Arabica lounge collection is a contemporary take on the traditional majlis that flaunts eclectic style with pops of olive green and cherry red hues, striking patterns, and elaborate textures on cushions and ottomans. As for ambient lighting, the Shazam lantern completes the experience with stunning arabesque cutouts projected by a flickering candle.
3. Rustic Boho
For garden receptions and event spaces with lush greens, you can’t go wrong with a rustic boho wedding lounge area. This trending motif is all about embracing natural elements like wood, metal, or stone while creating contrast with an earthy, neutral, and warm colour palette. Our Palm Springs collection makes for a versatile alfresco setup that includes cocktail tables, bar stools, benches, and ottomans. Decorate your space with lanterns, live or faux plants and flowers, and forest green or terracotta orange accents.
4. Sustainably Green
Sustainably green wedding lounge areas are all about utilising eco-friendly furniture and decorations. Our Lounge Crate collection is a modular set crafted from durable and reusable materials that could easily and comfortably seat 10 to 12 people. It perfectly matches our upcycled Midimotion Rotating Pallet Bar or our Oil Drum Bar.
5. Love for Coffee
Coffee is an excellent way to perk up your guests for evening events, so why not create a coffee lounge? Plus, it’s a befitting theme for a wedding lounge area if your best memories as a couple were spent sipping hearty cups of joe at cosy cafes. It’s an idea that would keep guests awake and a personal touch that allows you to share your love for coffee. You can reel in a makeshift coffee bar with either the Luca or Luigi Original 1966 Piaggio Ape mobile displays and set up a comfortable wedding lounge area with our Ipanema Coffee Set.
6. Tropical Oasis
Making your wedding lounge area look like a tropical oasis would suit event spaces in a coastal area or those with a pool. You can achieve this with white or natural wood furniture and bright summer colours like pink, aqua, or lime. Our Arno 5-seater rectangular lounge set is a minimalist combination of modular chairs and tables that can adapt to different event layouts and match most outdoor surroundings. Our Endless collection of white sofas is also worth considering if you’re expecting a lot of guests. Then, the Cylindro table light can illuminate these lounge sets while serving as a decorative centrepiece.
7. Nostalgic Vintage
Wedding lounge areas with a vintage flair have a way of evoking feelings of nostalgia and sparking meaningful conversations. Seeing items from a time that was may remind guests of cherished memories they can share with those around them. A set of vintage props and a display of retro party vehicles would surely contribute to unforgettable guest experiences.
8. Lit and Modern
A lit and modern wedding lounge area can be the wow factor of your event space. Just imagine how mesmerising it would be to see furniture suddenly light up before your eyes. Hiring lit furniture like bars, cocktail tables, and backdrops could be a fantastic element of surprise guests would remember about attending your wedding. You can also elevate the style of your wedding lounge area with contemporary furniture like the Felicia bar stool and Troll Gold table light.
5 Tips to Achieve Your Dream Wedding Lounge Area
1. Prioritise Comfort
The primary goal of your wedding lounge area is to provide indulgent seating where guests feel comfortable and encouraged to socialise. Cushioned sofas and lounge chairs with back support can make guests feel relaxed and special like VIPs.
2. Factor in Scale
Your wedding lounge area mustn’t feel cramped or look empty. It should be able to accommodate 10 to 15 percent of your guests at a time. To determine the ideal dimensions of wedding lounge furniture, factor in the scale of your event space and the number of guests you plan on inviting.
3. Be Consistent with Your Motif and Surroundings
Everything in your event space must feel connected. Come up with a theme that creates a seamless transition between your indoor and outdoor spaces and a motif that will unify your furniture and decorations. Your wedding lounge area should feel like an extension of your dining area, a delightful retreat in a scenic spot for appetisers, desserts, and refreshing beverages.
4. Add Personal Touches
Wedding lounge areas with personal touches make receptions unforgettable. It’s about giving guests something they can associate with the married couple. It could be a neon sign of the couple’s shared last name over a picturesque background, serving food you enjoyed as a couple, or decorations that reflect the couple’s interests.
5. Design an Intimate yet Open Layout
A wedding lounge area with an intimate yet open layout would facilitate ease of movement, allowing guests to have flowing conversations. When furniture is properly distanced from each other, and pathways remain unobstructed, guests will not have to worry about bumping into one another or accidentally spilling something.
Takeaways on Ideas for Wedding Lounge Areas
Your wedding lounge area adds to memorable guest experiences, making your special day as a couple unforgettable. It’s about creating a comfortable and aesthetic space where guests can relax and mingle during wedding festivities.
In sum, wedding lounge areas must reflect your personality as a couple and be an extension of the dining area. We hope any of the trending motifs and tips listed above have brought you closer to figuring out how you want your wedding lounge area to look. Let us help you turn that vision into reality by providing you with wedding lounge furniture for rent in Dubai. Reach out to us at Desert River, and our event team will be happy to assist.