25 Creative Lounge Areas
One of the hottest growing wedding trends, lounge seating provides not only a spot for guests to mingle away from the chaos of the crowd or to gather and comfortably sip on drinks during cocktail hour but also serves as a way for you to accentuate your wedding theme. Play up your color palette, mix and match pillows, or find a new function for your furniture. Whether your reception is outdoors or indoors, these original lounge areas will serve up a dose of inspiration.
By: Hillary Hoffower
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Barnyard Flair -160743
These hay bale seats are ideal for a shabby chic barn wedding, romanticized by string lighting, a chandelier, and scattered lanterns.
Photo Credit: Adriana Klas Photography
Alcove
Curtain off an alcove to create a private place for guests to step away from the chaos of the dance floor. Glowing candles and deep burgundy hues give off a sultry and mysterious mood.
Photo Credit: Tay Kaune
Regal Russian
This Russian-inspired festive setting is rich in colors, prints, and details. The gold emblazoned furniture offers a regal feel, while string lighting and birdcages add a dash of eccentricity.
Photo Credit: Yaroslav & Jenny Photography
Pretty In Pink
A blush, neutral, and white palette accented with delicate greenery offers a refined feminine style, complete with minimalist furniture for a crisp, clean, and modern feel.
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Photo Credit: Ashlee Taylor / Stylist: Jessie Thomson
Picturesque Setting
The natural elements of wicker couches, wooden wine barrels, and single white flowers pop against the green landscape in a beautifully bucolic lounge area.
Photo Credit: Kate and Bill Holland of Holland Photo Arts
Paris Inspired
A pink and black color theme, mirrored end tables, and preppy striped settee are utterly Parisian chic.
Photo Credit: Kristen Taylor & Co.
Off to the Side
This fifty-shades-of-beige seating lines the room’s perimeter, giving guests the perfect spot to watch the dance floor.
Photo Credit: Liz Banfield
Leather Details
An antique trunk, plush leather with ornate trim, and monogrammed cushions take a step back in time.
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Photo Credit: Paige Winn Photo
Gold Shimmer
With a twinkling backdrop, gold colors, sequin accents, and illuminated candles, this eye-catching lounge area sparkles and shimmers in all its grandeur.
Photo Credit: Diana M. Lott Photography
Garden Theme
This colorful garden-inspired lounge area is full of quirky flair. Incorporate personal elements, such as vintage armchairs and globes, for your own personal touch.
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Photo Credit: Jessica Bordner Photography
Formal Lounge
From a plush rug and gold hues to a settee and recamier, this formal lounge seating is gorgeously extravagant.
Photo Credit: Abby Jiu
Focal Point
Frame your lounge seating around a focal centerpiece, such as this bouquet of roses whose vibrant pink and orange colors are mimicked by damask and ikat cushions.
Photo Credit: Paige Winn Photo
Drapes
Sheer white drapes are curtained off to shield slender couches in a column-style seating arrangement, protecting guests from the sun and creating a dreamy look.
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Photo Credit: Caroline Tran
Circus Fun
This circus-inspired lounge area is just plain fun, complete with beanbag seating, splashes of bold colors, and playful streamers and tassels.
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Photo Credit: Chrisman Studios
Cabanas
Luxurious cabanas are simple and elegant, providing your guests with a space to slip away.
Photo Credit: Ira Lippke Studios
Boho Vibes
Reminiscent of a teepee, this canvas sleeping tent holds a bohemian wonderland. Details mix patterns and colors, from floor pillows, poufs, and vintage rugs to Moroccan lanterns and leather Mexican couches.
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Photo Credit: Feather Love Photography
Benches
Opt for benches instead of couches for a different look; it's even better if they provide a scenic landscape view, like at this stunning vineyard.
Photo Credit: Tim Halberg
Beach Setting
Bring indoor furniture out. White couches mimic the soft sand and pop against azure skies and seas, while glowing lanterns perfect the beach's dreamy atmosphere.
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Photo Credit: Jenelle Kappe
White Vintage
Round seating, a curtained backdrop, and antique coffee table add a quaint charm to this vintage setting.
Photo Credit: Esther Sun
Whimsy Pastels
Stylish armchairs, photo frames, and a streamer backdrop, all in a pastel palette, combine for a whimsical effect. We love how the mirror reflects the reception seating.
Photo Credit: Jesslan Lee Photography
Waterfront Views
Seat your lounge space overlooking the water for a stunning view and cool breeze. With a tree as your centerpiece, providing a roof of decadent greenery and mix of crystal chandeliers, your space will be nothing short of magical and romantic.
Photo Credit: Aaron Delesie
Tree Stumps
Let nature do the talking. A cozy fire pit lounge made with tree stumps makes the most of a woodland wedding.
Photo Credit: Braedon Photography
The Luxe Look
Quilted pods, metallic chairs, and colorful uplighting create a luxe and polished vibe with a more refined take on a nightclub ambiance.
Photo Credit: Binaryflips Photography
Swing
Who needs a lounge area when you have a lounge swing to sway on? This unique seating is all relaxed elegance with a glittering chandelier to boot.
Photo Credit: Marni Rothschild Pictures, LLC
Square Seating
Group your furniture in a square so your guests can better socialize. Earth tones and steel blue furniture with gold accents juxtapose against the venue’s wood paneling for rustic glam look.
Photo Credit: Arrowood Photography / Event Planner: Julie Atwood Events
