9 Lounge Areas to Add a Wow Factor to Your Wedding

Impress your guests with a comfortable space to sit.

Seating is an important part of any wedding reception. Naturally, everyone needs a chair at their respective table during the meal, but once it’s time for dancing people may want to mingle a bit more.

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Photo: KT Merry Photography

Seating is an important part of any wedding reception. Naturally, everyone needs a chair at their respective table during the meal, but once it’s time for dancing people may want to mingle a bit more. This is where a lounge area comes in. Yes, you want the dance floor filled, but everyone needs a break sometime. Spaces with armchairs and sofa are also greatly appreciated during cocktail hour, when people want to snack and chat but are not yet permitted to go to their seating assignments. 

A lounge area works for any style of wedding reception, even if it’s outdoors! In fact, there is something that feels especially luxurious about seeing a nice white couch set up in the open air. Of course, an indoor or tented space also allows for additional accoutrements that can help create a wow factor for your big day. 

See some of our favorite lounge areas from real weddings in the photos below. Click each picture to get further inspiration from each event. 

outdoor wedding reception lounge area with tufted velvet sofa

Photo by Jodee Debes Photography; Planning & Design by Tessa Lyn Events

outdoor wedding reception lounge area, white lounge furniture sequin pillows

Photo by Brandon Chesbro

beach wedding with white lounge furniture on the sand, destination wedding in mexico

Photo by Simone Photography; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants

nighttime wedding reception outdoor lounge area with grey tufted furniture

Photo by Black & Hue Photography; Planning & Design by Posh Parties

chic modern lounge area at wedding reception with black, hot pink, black and white striped furniture

Photo by Todd Pelowe Photography; Planning & Design by Viva Bella Events

outdoor lounge area with white furniture at wedding cocktail hour palm trees in the background

Photo by Nany Cohn Photography; Planning & Design by Posh Parties; Venue: The Breakers

moroccan inspired lounge space for wedding reception

Photo by James Johnson Photography; Planning & Design by Thomas Bui Lifestyle

formal lounge area at wedding reception with beige furniture

Photo by KT Merry Photography


Photo by Jose Villa Photography

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