Fun Theme wedding

Shellywid

we are planing a "fun" theme wedding
candy, coloring books, and fun toys/games on the tables for the people that are not in to dancing
does that sound good or bad?

LeiselEB

I think it sounds...okay, but if I weren't in the mood to dance, I would rather just sit and talk with people. 

The candy sounds great (I'm picturing a candy bar, but correct me if I'm wrong). The coloring books sound a bit childish (this is coming from a 24 year old who does color occasionally, ha) for a wedding. 

I guess a board game or two wouldn't be bad, but I can't imagine what toys you'd be putting on the tables. Are you having a huge number of kids at the wedding? I just feel like adults would be turned off by a bunch of childish things at what is an important occasion.

Summer2011Bride

I would skip it. I think themes are OK if they are used sparingly, like a book theme where maybe the tables are named after favorite books or authors or the escort cards tied into that theme somehow, etc. Themes that you're hit over the head with tend to scream birthday party.

I personally don't think weddings are the place for board games. And you mention coloring books and toys. I'm assuming these would be for adults who don't want to dance? What adult wants to spend a wedding playing with toys or coloring? What adult wants to do that normally? I am honestly not trying to be rude, but that sounds like a terrible idea to me. I would never go to a wedding and start coloring. I could see having kids' kits with that stuff but only give it to the children.

Adults who don't want to dance know how to entertain themselves. If you have good food, drink and a place to sit, they will socialize and mingle and keep themselves entertained just fine. I'd let this one go.

ceh789

if you have a room adjacent to the main reception room and can set up some adult game/card tables that might be ok.  I'm thinking things like scattergories, pictionary - party games that people can play for a little bit and then step away from.  But social games don't mesh with loud music well, which is why I'd say only if you have a separate room.  Don't be disappointed if it doesn't see a huge amount of traffic though.

And toys/coloring books is a big no - I'd just think it was wierd.

P.S.  Weddings don't need a theme.  They have one - marriage.

alithebride

meh-for me it would seem like a kids birthday party wtih games and coloring books. not a wedding.

vantilka

I am thinking about putting out some party games for my relatives too, most of them don't dance and are big into games.  I think the toys might be cool depending on what it is.  Dolls and toy soldiers, probably not.  Groomsmen racing with remote control cars, I can see that happening and being a blast. 

TiffannieF

Sounds like a birthday party (sorry, not trying to insult you, just being being honest).

Besides talking, eating, and dancing a photobooth can be a fun alternative for entertainment.  I DIY'd my photobooth for $60 and received LOADS of compliments!

Ailuja

I guess I will go against the majority here and say I like it. What a different sort of idea. If it seems like you are quirky, fun people, I say go fot it.

You could even put the coloring books or pages as sort of a way for guests to sign something. Maybe retro cartoon characters. Then you could collect them at the end and have  a great binder of the event. What a novel way for family and friends to give well wishes.

Maybe have some simple games and you could even do "prizes" as your party favors on the tables. Perhaps in those little plastic bubbles like the machines give out. lol

You could also do pinwheels for centerpieces! 

If you do go that route, PM some pics. I would love to see it. 

matcha

I agree with trying to separate the games with the dancing. You can't play a game very well when you can't hear anything!

RealHappyGal

what is the $60 DIY photobooth please.Im intrigued.  explain further

entropicbeauty

I think it sounds fun...but that is coming from an adult who gets together once a week for a game night with friends.

People keep telling me I should have a "game" themed wedding because we play so many board games.

Do whatever you want, it's your wedding! If it sounds fun to you and it won't offend/hurt your guests, more power to ya!

mardigrasgurl42

I like it.  I want a Mardi Gras themed reception, but not sure where to start.  Most of the decorations I have seen look tacky.  I'm tying to save $$, just not sacrifice our vision.  I also wanted Louisiana inspired food, but not sure if any of OUR guest like that kind of food.  I LOVE IT, AND MARDI GRAS!!! Oh, and btw, Happy Lent y'all.

Shellywid

one of the reasons I was thinking to do this is that one of my family traditions is coloring books on every holiday, everyone signs the first page and then we reuse them every year on the holiday - it is fun to see year after year who colored what the years before you as far as "toys" I was thinking yo-yo's and small stuff

ljones725

My family and friends would all play but I think I'd still try and get that wedding feel, incorporating either bright colored game boxes in my wedding colors into the centerpieces or using vintage (think wood/leather) and then putting the modern version out to play! Wagons, tricycles, trucks and dollhouses could all be used as well but I'd again probably try to stay vintage and dress them up with flowers or paint them all a single color to create some uniformity.