A cocktail reception is a party where lace bridesmaid dresses the host discount wedding dresses provides hors d'oeuvres instead of a sit-down dinner, and guests mingle designer wedding dress and drink. Cocktail wedding receptions are popular for less flower girl dresses uk formal weddings and cheap wedding dress are less expensive than traditional receptions. 1.Put on cocktail attire. For women, cocktail attire means a cocktail length dress. For men, cocktail attire translates to plus size wedding dresses a suit. Tuxedos are not appropriate, but a fashionable suit is preferred to dresses for mother of the bride a traditional business suit. 2.Accessorize for a cocktail reception. Women should wear jewelry that flatters their dress. 3.Wear the right shoes. Dress shoes are the mother of the bride dresses plus size only appropriate maxi dresses for weddings shoes for either gender. 4.Style yourself appropriately. Cocktail receptions are wedding dresses online events evening dresses 2011 where everyone should look polished. Men and blue cocktail dress women should style their hair pink bridesmaid dresses with bridesmaid dress care.