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83 Most Delicious Wedding Cocktail Hour Appetizers
What is the best part of any wedding? I bet many guests will answer that it’s the cocktail hour. Why? Well, the official ceremony is over, there is still some time before dinner, just enough to gather around a cocktail bar to have a drink and chat. If they’re about to down a few of those, they’re going to need some bite-sized-beauties to keep them going. If you’re puzzling over what appetizers to choose to spice-up the cocktail hour, take a peek at our gallery below.
What Are The Most Popular Wedding Cocktail Hour Appetizers?
Tartlettes, canapes of various kinds, crostini and bruschettas, crackers and skewers with various food on them. Choosing these appetizers you can be sure that most guests will be pleased and satisfied, these appetizers will fit any wedding with any style and both more and less formal events.
a fresh take on Caprese skewers with tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, ham is a very hearty fall or winter appetizer idea
a tray of delicious hot and cold canape is a fantastic way to show off all your favorite tastes and let your guests enjoy them, too
applewood smoked Gruyere, mushroom and caramelized onion bites are great fall or winter appetizers suitable for vegetarians, too
charcuterie cones are a fantastic cocktail hour wedding appetizer that is very trendy at the same time and lets everyone art comfortably
cheese and watermelon skewers with sesame seeds are a fresh and tasty idea to try for spring and summer
cheese balls with fresh herbs, nuts and veggies on skewers are simple and cool Valentine wedding appetizers to try
crab cakes topped with a tartar sauce aioli will fill guests' bellies until it is time for dinner
crackers with black caviar, cream cheese and green onions are amazing cocktail hour wedding appetizers
crackers with cheese and cranberry compote plus herbs on top are amazing for fall or winter
crackers with cream cheese, dill, parsley and smoked salmon for a fresh and tasty snack
cranberry and proschiutto crostini with touches of herbs are amazing for fall or winter
cranberry brie bites are ideal for winter and especially Christmas weddings
What To Keep In Mind While Choosing Appetizers?
Consider if people have food allergies, how many vegetarians and vegans you have (if it’s not a vegan wedding). Try to please everyone serving both carnivore and vegetarian appetizers or sticking to only vegetarian options that can fit all of your guests. If you hesitate, stick to the most crowd-pleasing options according to the style and location of your wedding.
cranberry chicken salad on apple slices is a very unusual and fall-like idea to try
crispy sprout and caper bruschetta is a delicious appetizer that will make everyone love sprout
cut figs topped with cheese, proschiutto and arugula are a non-traditional appetizer for the fall
delicious bruschettas with fresh tomatoes, arugula, olive oil and balsamic are amazing for the fall
delicious salmon pizza topped with caviar is a fantastic wedding appetizer idea that will make everyone happy
dried cherry crackers with pine nut pepper cheese are a delicious raw and vegan appetizer
dumplings with various fillings and herbs are amazing for weddings, whatever the season is
fig and cashew cheese canape with soy sauce are amazing for fall weddings
fresh cucumber rolls stuffed with veggie salad is a creative and cool spring idea
fresh oysters are cocktail hour appetizers that literally can't be beaten - serve them in ice in trays and let your guests enjoy
goat cheese dipped grapes on skewers are timeless wedding appetizers and they will fit many other occasions, too
goat cheese tartelettes topped with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs are adorable and delicious cocktail hour wedding appetizers
herbed shrimps on forks are simple and delicious wedding cocktail hour appetizers
hummus and caramelized onion crostini with soem rosemary on top are a delicious idea
laky ciabatta with all kinds of unexpected combinations, like pickled veggies, chicken salad, and more
little pancakes topped with cream cheese, caviar and onions are delicious and gorgeous wedding appetizers
little pastry cups filled with custard, cream cheese, caramelized pecans and some fresh herbs for a winter wedding
little waffles topped with fried chicken are adorable and crowd-pleasing appetizers for your wedding cocktail hour
mascarpone and mushroom tarts with fresh greenery scream fall and tasty food
mini pancakes topped with cream cheese, salmon, radish, beluga lentils and herbs are amazing appetizers
mini sandwiches with various fruits, berries, veggies, eggs and toppings are always a great idea
mini sliders on skewers with cheese, meat, veggies are ideal for everyone
How To Personalize Your Wedding Appetizers?
Embrace your wedding season, theme, style and even location! If it’s a seaside wedding, you may offer various fish and seafood appetizers, from salmon and cucumber skewers to sushi, if it’s a winter wedding, you may offer appetizers with cranberries, meat for a hearty feel, if it’s a fall wedding, go for mushrooms, seasonal veggies, cheese and so on. We’ve gathered the most delicious pics that will leave you drooling. Enjoy and get inspired to choose the best appetizers to please your guests!
mini tarts with cream cheese, fresh veggie salad and herbs and blooms are romantic and cute wedding appetizers
Moroccan meatballs with pomegranate glaze are a great festive dish and a fresh take on usual meatballs
mushroom bruschetta with high quality mushrooms, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
pastel waffle sandwiches with fresh veggie and cream cheese salad are adorable for spring or summer weddings