What to expect at a cocktail wedding reception

Our wedding reception is a cocktail style reception. We are having passed hors dourves and two stations and throughout the evening food will be either hand passed or displayed at a station. The purpose of the cocktail reception is to create a social atmosphere rather than a traditional wedding reception. We encourage our guests to mingle and socialize with one another instead of staying at their seats. Seating at the reception will be open; we are not assigning any seating for the wedding. Tables for our family and bridal party will be reserved. In order to create more space, a smaller amount of tables and seating will present and are not necessary since there will be no set time to eat dinner. This is a change from a traditional wedding that some are accustomed to. Please understand that we are looking to create a fun party atmosphere for all of our guests to have a blast while celebrating the start of our new life together.