{"id":2578,"date":"2016-07-13T06:45:36","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T13:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/wedding-ideas\/decorate\/hydration-stations-11-ways-to-keep-guests-happy-and-hydrated.html"},"modified":"2017-02-03T07:53:27","modified_gmt":"2017-02-03T14:53:27","slug":"hydration-stations-11-ways-to-keep-guests-happy-and-hydrated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/wedding-ideas\/decorate\/hydration-stations-11-ways-to-keep-guests-happy-and-hydrated.html","title":{"rendered":"Hydration Stations: 11 Ways to Keep Guests Happy and Hydrated"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Summer weddings pose a special challenge: how to beat the heat and keep your guests comfortable<\/a>! We love all the practical ideas out there, like hand fans, straw hats, parasols, even sunglasses. But have you seen the really cool concept of hydration stations<\/strong>? Such a fab way to quench guests\u2019 thirst with cold, refreshing beverages\u2014from water to fresh juices to beer to champagne! Of course, you want to serve up these drinks in style, though, right? So we\u2019ve drawn helpful and creative tips from these 11 beverage bars and drinks displays to keep your everyone happily hydrated!<\/p>\n

Creative Tips for Setting Up a Hydration Station at Your Wedding!<\/h2>\n

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Tip #1 – Use simple but inviting decor accents<\/strong>. This charming example from a real wedding via Perfectly Posh Events<\/a> incorporated wooden crates, bunches of fresh flowers, and glittery gold bunting.<\/p>\n

Tip #2 – Choose colored drinks to match your wedding motif<\/strong>. Note the pretty berry cocktail paired with a leafy green beverage in this wedding by Dominic Whiten<\/a>, via OMG I\u2019m Getting Married<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #3 – Create an eye-catching container<\/strong>. This nifty \u201cbeer tub\u201d is actually a DIY project from Today\u2019s Nest<\/a>. Love the chalkboard label and the bright red they chose for painting the interior!<\/p>\n

Tip #4 – Offer up flavor options<\/strong>. Even a familiar drink like lemonade can get wedding-fancy with flavors that guests can add, like the lavender, basil and raspberry offered here by CJS Off the Square<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #5 – Have drinks accessories handy<\/strong>. How clever and practical is this beverage station we found on Lil\u2019 Luna<\/a>? A great DIY project (with tutorial) for displaying glasses, straws, napkins and cutlery right within reach!<\/p>\n

Tip #6 – Incorporate fresh fruits<\/strong>. Just the thing for a summer event: fresh fruit chunks frozen in ice! A healthy and decorative idea from White Lilac<\/a>, via Inside Weddings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #7 – Create a conversation piece.<\/strong> Grab guests\u2019 attention with a unique drinks holder, like this quaint wheelbarrow filled with lidded jars of sangria on a bed of ice. Thanks to Kojo Designs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #8 – Go citrusy<\/strong>! For real refreshment, you can\u2019t go wrong with citrus juice or citrus-infused water. Just present these as invitingly as in this dispenser-display from Ken Kienow Photography<\/a>, via Style Me Pretty<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #9 – Try a playful presentation<\/strong>. For a more casual wedding event, like maybe your rehearsal dinner, how fun would a red wagon \u201cbar cart\u201d be? Love this inspiration we found via Country Living<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Tip #10 – Opt for pretty pitchers<\/strong>. In place of the usual dispensers, fill clear glass pitchers with ice cold fruit-infused water. A pretty option we spotted on David Schwartz Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip #11 – Wow with floral ice cooler molds!<\/strong> Check out this fancy idea for keeping bottles of wine, champagne and other spirits perfectly chilled: ice \u201cbuckets\u201d with flowers frozen into them! Tutorial via Buggy Designs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Examples of Beverage Dispensers<\/h2>\n

Looking to set up your own beverage station? Here are some of our favorite beverage dispensers:
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