More and more couples are asking for a "lounge" at their weddings. Outdoors or indoors, they want to create a separate area where people can get away from the hustle and the bustle for a while and catch up with friends and family. I think this is a great idea. It does take some extra effort, but done right, they are not only chic and beautiful, but it adds another element to your wedding celebration; another layer that unfolds for your guests giving them a sense that you really planned for their every comfort. Besides, the practical element is that we are seeing wedding guests stay far longer when there is a seating area away from the dance floor where they can sit and rest. 
If you don't think that your budget will handle renting couches and chairs, look around your house or apartment for inspiration. I am sure that most of you have a couple of chairs and an end table that could easily be moved to your reception venue. If not, then perhaps a friend or family member has something that you could borrow? Make the look cohesive by adding some throw pillows in your wedding colors. Don't forget to turn the lights down and add lots of candles for that "nightclub feel."
