Reception Kisses

MandyandJ

I'm trying to come up with a fun idea instead of glass clinking for bride & groom kisses at the reception. I've heard of people singing a song with love in it and having other couples names drawn to kiss...but I want something different. Any ideas???

MyNameIsNot

I've seen people stand up and sing.  It's more than a little obnoxious.

Either kiss when people clink glasses or don't.  But making a production out of it is over the top cheesy.  

aerinpegadrak

At SBIL's wedding, the point where the MC announced that each table had to get up and sing a song to the bride and groom was the point where I told DH to finish his drink because we were leaving.

We just didn't kiss on cue.  There was no clinking at the reception (we used plastic), but at the brunch the next morning, we kissed once, then ignored it.  You don't have to, you're not a performing seal.

NillaWafer10

You could buy those poppers.  They make a terrible mess and can potentially take an eye out, but at least it's better than singing.

I've also seen a bell that guests will ring.  Reminds me a bit of cattle actually....

I have also seen a jar with chocolate kisses.  The bride and groom must kiss when someone eats a chocolate.

ehathewa

Muscian friends had little kazoos for everyone with a little note that said hum for a kiss. 

I'd agree with just let people clink glasses, stand up and kiss once or twice to be good sports, and then ignore it. 

Revangel

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[QUOTE]You could buy those poppers.  They make a terrible mess and can potentially take an eye out, but at least it's better than singing. I've also seen a bell that guests will ring.  Reminds me a bit of cattle actually.... I have also seen a jar with chocolate kisses.  The bride and groom must kiss when someone eats a chocolate.
Posted by NillaWafer10[/QUOTE]

The kisses thing seems oversimplistic to me........what I've seen is that they had two different colour of kisses (like gold and silver) and if the person picked out one of the colours then the couple kisses.

SeptemberFall2011

Well Im deaf so it makes for an interesting deal.  My fiance had the idea of charging a penny for a kiss.  Tho I am sure my guests will use the weakness of mine-KIDS.  I can see it now My ___ wants to see you kiss him."

FutureDondada

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[QUOTE]I've seen people stand up and sing. <strong> It's more than a little obnoxious.</strong> Either kiss when people clink glasses or don't.  But making a production out of it is over the top cheesy.  
Posted by MyNameIsNot[/QUOTE]

I 100% disagree with you. I went to a wedding where the entire table had to stand up and sing a verse of a song contaning the word love in order for the kiss to happen. It was so much fun! If you have an outgoing group of guests this is a great idea! Some people just need to loosen up and find their inner child. Have some fun.

Although its still a clinking thing, my FSIL/FBIL had to kiss whoever they were closest to when glasses clinked. It was meant to keep the couple together to enjoy each other. After a good amount of beer you eventually have to seperate to use the bathroom, that was entertaining.

LaceyAnnLouise

We're thinking about doing something for the animal shelter we adopted our dog from by putting announcements on the tables that say "We love being affectionate, but so do animals in need of homes.  To see us kiss, please donate $X (not sure how much yet) in this jar near the head table for homeless pets."  We may incorporate some sort of class/jar tapping.  Not sure yet, just an idea that may lead to further inspiration!
Good luck!

trix1223

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[QUOTE]We're thinking about doing something for the animal shelter we adopted our dog from by putting announcements on the tables that say "We love being affectionate, but so do animals in need of homes.  To see us kiss, please donate $X (not sure how much yet) in this jar near the head table for homeless pets."  We may incorporate some sort of class/jar tapping.  Not sure yet, just an idea that may lead to further inspiration! Good luck!
Posted by LaceyAnnLouise[/QUOTE]

A wedding should never, ever be a fundraiser, no matter how worthy the cause.  I think this is just an awful idea.  sorry