wedding
How Long Cocktail Hour Should Be, and What That Hour Is Actually For
If you are wondering how long should cocktail hour be at a wedding, the short answer is about 60 minutes. That is the length most guests expect, the length most timelines are built around, and the length that usually feels like a real pause rather than a holding pattern. Stretch it when travel or photos need the room. Keep it tight when your guests are already hungry and the band is tuning up.