Hey ladies, was thinking of playing this game at our reception. Looks super cute! Was wondering when we should do it? Like before the first dance? Before cake? Etc......
My FI and I went to a wedding where the couple did this. My fiance really liked it (and now wants to do it at our wedding); I'm not really into it. It's not that I don't think it's cute, and it went over fine at the one wedding I saw it in. I just prefer, when I'm at a wedding, to be as un-managed by the DJ as possible- you know, like, there's a first dance and a cake cutting and then we can all just go dance without further distractions like games or bouquet tosses or whatever.
I will say that it works MUCH better at a wedding (like the one I saw it in) where there isn't going to be much (or any) dancing. Otherwise, maybe try to lump it in with the cake-cutting so that you're not creating too much of a lull in the dancing?
We did something similar, but our DJ called it the newlywed game and he had a 'bride' and 'groom' rubber ducky on a stick for each of us, so we didn't have to take our shoes off (that seems kind of odd, and I wouldn't want to hold H's sweaty shoe). We also didn't get anyone else involved like your link described, it was just the two of us on the dance floor.
We did it right after we cut the cake while cake was being served/eaten and it flowed really well because it didn't break up the dancing any more than the cake cutting already would have, plus it gave people some different entertainment while they were eating.
Our guests really enjoyed it and we got a lot of compliments. My mom particularly enjoyed the question "who has the craziest family?" and we both automatically held up the 'bride' rubber ducky. (it's true, and my family knows it, LOL). It was actually really fun.
I thought of doing this game at our reception but a lot of the ladies on here advised against doing games at wedding receptions so I didn't. I'm glad I didn't because there wouldn't have been enough time. Open dancing didn't start until 9:30ish (dinner was around 7:15)
I'd definitely be careful which questions you choose to use. And, for the love of all that is holy, please use something other than shoes!
Out of curiosity, what purpose is there for the bridal party to be there? I just mean the way the website describes it is sort if awkward... like they'd be blocking the guests' views.
I personally think between the first dance, mother/father dances, cake cutting, tosses, etc.....it just cuts too much time into the dancing part of the reception. It's a cute idea for the right setting/group of people, but I'm already trying to find ways to cut down on time the guests are stuck sitting in their seats watching something else going on.
Re: Anyone playing the Shoe Game at your reception?
Its like the newlywed game kind of. I attached about it!
http://www.dj-tips-and-tricks.com/wedding-game-shoe-game.html
I will say that it works MUCH better at a wedding (like the one I saw it in) where there isn't going to be much (or any) dancing. Otherwise, maybe try to lump it in with the cake-cutting so that you're not creating too much of a lull in the dancing?
We did it right after we cut the cake while cake was being served/eaten and it flowed really well because it didn't break up the dancing any more than the cake cutting already would have, plus it gave people some different entertainment while they were eating.
Our guests really enjoyed it and we got a lot of compliments. My mom particularly enjoyed the question "who has the craziest family?" and we both automatically held up the 'bride' rubber ducky. (it's true, and my family knows it, LOL). It was actually really fun.
"So I sing a song of love, Julia"
06.10.10
BFAR:We Defined Our Own Success!
Fall Wedding Bio