Non-Alcoholic Cocktails for your Outdoor Wedding

Signature drinks are all the rage for wedding cocktail hours. Why not take this idea one step further by serving a refreshing and creative non-alcoholic beverage as guests arrive? Often, outdoor weddings require guests to sit in the sun for a spell waiting for the ceremony to start. Serving cool, colorful beverages is a nice touch that takes guests' comfort and well-being into consideration.

You can take a cue from trends in the business event industry as you discuss beverage concoctions with your caterer or bartender. According to this article from BizBash, fresh ingredients from the produce aisle are key to designing a custom "mocktail." Other out-of-the-ordinary ideas suggested by the mixologists interviewed include everything from tea drinks to hibiscus soda.

Having a do-it-yourself outdoor wedding? Here are some non-alcoholic beverage recipes you might try:

• Passion Fruit Spritzer
• Hibiscus Grape Iced Tea
• Lavender Lemonade