Everyone involved in your bridal party will start their day pretty early. Between hair and makeup, pictures before and after your ceremony, they might miss the cocktail hour altogether. Your bridal party and close family may not have a chance to eat till dinner. You and your fiance will have plenty of things you need to do. However, the rest of the bridal party and family that comes in early to help or take pictures will have a lot of downtime. For these essential guests, I would have a few sandwiches or finger foods, as well as beer and champaign. This option will keep the energy up and the nerves down.