Unique Reception Ideas

luv4994

I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for uniqure reception ideas.  I've been to a wedding where Ben and Jerry's ice cream came after cake and to a wedding with a photobooth.  I'd like a little something extra special like this to add some fun and interest to my reception.

Any ideas?

TiffannieF

I really like photobooths, at our wedding it was a BIG hit and from what I've read from other brides here the same thing for them.

I like cake centerpieces with 2-3 different flavors between tables.

Depending on how late your reception is you could do a "midnight" treat.

We also did a "advice" tree for our guest book.  On each table we had a little tag that had a fill in the blank (i.e.  You know you are in love when___________  J when T feels  __________  just remember to _____________, type of thing).  We provided pens as a favor.  People really complimented us on it.

I also had cake pops as escort cards that people really enjoyed.

Wiscisbliss

The groomsmen at my wedding bought a ton of glow bracelets and neckalaces and brought them out during the dance.  That was a fun thing most of the guests got into. 

I lvoe a good late night snack at a wedding too. 

I wouldn't worry too much about being unique.  Provide good food and good music and people will have a great time and remember your wedding. 

ElisabethJoanne

Get an etiquette guide from the 1950s or earlier. Plan your wedding just like it says. Nothing more. Nothing less. So few weddings are truly traditional today, a truly traditional wedding will be unique.

TiffannieF

Sorry Elisabeth, I laughed when I read your comment, lol!

ElisabethJoanne

I wasn't expecting my advice to be heeded, but I stand by the idea. Everyone tries so hard to be "unique," if  bride didn't try at all, she'd actually succeed.

TiffannieF

That's why its funny!  It's ironic, I guess is the word.  In any case, its very true.

LeiselEB

I think any sort of "midnight" snack stands out to me. One wedding I went to brought in hundreds (literally) of double cheeseburgers from McDonalds along with fries. Not the healthiest or most gourmet, but this was at a very formal wedding with an amazing dinner, which kind of made the snack more surprising and fun

We're doing mini milkshakes, brownies, and fries. 

All you reall need is good food and good music and you've got yourself a great reception.

luv4994

Thanks for all of the advice!

I was considering the idea of a midnight snack. That's a nice surprise, especially after people have been drinking and want to fill their stomachs.

I like the glow light idea! That's so funny. My fiance's friends would totally love that.

I was going to go very traditional at one point, but I really want a my wedding to be more like a nightclubish type party then a typical wedding. I have had more fun at weddings like that, than I have had at other weddings.  

DramaGeek

We had Santa Claus and Dickens Carolers, but I see your wedding is in April so that probably won't work for you.  On the other hand, it would be rather unique!

Amykat321

Saw some good ideas on here!! I was looking for something 'different' for a cardbox. I hated the idea of spending a ton if money on something to put cards in and never use again. I found this:http://etsy.me/At6n4y Which is pretty cool. It's a card box made from photo frames. I like it bc the shop owner helped me find fabric to match my colors. It's well made and something I can use forever and display in my house as a centerpiece! Thought it was a good idea and thought I'd share!! I also am going to take a picture of us and have it made into a puzzle. Guests will write their name on the back. After the wedding I will put it together and use puzzle glue, frame it and hang it up. It will be my 'guest book.'