Reception Games

DeniseZacharias

Hi, we want our reception to be fun and interactive.  I don't want the overused reception games...does anyone have any new ideas?  Skits, kissing games, questioning games, ect ect..

Soon2BeMrsTing

The general response you're going to get on here is that a wedding reception is no place for games.  I would agree with them.

I do, however, have two friends from another part of the country who plan to have games at their upcoming wedding, so perhaps an allowance can be made for games if it's common to have them in your social circle. I for one have never seen this.

My two cents: forego the games, and just make sure there's good hot food (and enough of it!), music and booze if you're planning to have it.  That's enough for your guests to enjoy themselves.

sklink0486

I agree. What about a photo booth with props? It's a party, so unless you and all of your friends and family's idea of a party is to have skits, and participate in something that requires their attention span, then by all means, do it. But that would never work for my family- they like food, drinks, and music...

aegrish

Yes no games please.  Your wedding reception is not a church picnic or high school after prom party.

caseyandlizzie

I'm not a big fan of any kind of games at weddings...I usually pay attention for the first couple minutes, then zone out. Just have food and drinks and music to dance to and yuor guests will enjoy themselves.

SuMmErKuTiE

Ditto pp's please skip the games idea. I've never seen this at a wedding, nor do I feel it's the time or the place. It'll also probably make a lot of people uncomfortable because it'll interupt the flow of the party and not everyone will want to participate. Just make sure you provide great food, drinks, and music to dance to and everyone will have fun.. I promise! DH and I love going to weddings, and what we look forward to the most is just that.. the food, open bar, and dancing!

Audrey&Austin

I'm not a fan of games at weddings. This is your wedding, not a child's birthday party. Have god food, good music and let people enjoy themselves. If you want something extra, have a photo-booth with some fun props for your guests.

zitiqueen

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[QUOTE]Hi, we want our reception to be fun and interactive.  <strong>I don't want the overused reception games</strong>...does anyone have any new ideas?  Skits, kissing games, questioning games, ect ect..
Posted by DeniseZacharias[/QUOTE]

I've never been to a reception that had games -- what are the 'overused' ones?

trix1223

Skits?  At a wedding reception?  If you're okay with bringing your reception to a crashing, cringe-worthy halt, announce skits.

Kissing games?  Nope.  A wedding shouldn't be a 7th grade lock-in.

Questioning games?  Like trivia?  Boring, especially for those who don't really care about the minutia of your lives.

So, that about wraps it up.  Please, treat your guests like the adults they are.  Let them enjoy eating, drinking, chatting, catching up with friends and family that they haven't seen in a while. 

I have to be honest....if you started breaking out skits or kissing games, I'd be breaking out my car keys.

But hey-a big good luck to you

Mrs.B6302007

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[QUOTE]In Response to Reception Games : I've never been to a reception that had games -- what are the 'overused' ones?
Posted by zitiqueen[/QUOTE]


This.

Mrs.B6302007

I'd be pretty pissed if somone cut off my tie (if I were a guy wearing one) in the name of fun.

ESquared423

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[QUOTE]In Response to Reception Games : I've never been to a reception that had games -- what are the 'overused' ones?
Posted by zitiqueen[/QUOTE]

That was my first respone as well. I don't know of any common reception games. Unless you're doing something really relaxed like a backyard BBQ reception (and even then I would hesitate about having games) then I'd nix the game idea. It seems a little forced and juvenile. Your family and friends, who likely don't see each other too often, will want to mix and mingle, not worry about playing a game.

musicjailbird7

I do have to say that I thought 'reception games' meant you put out little fun things for guests to do at their disposal. For example: give all the guests cameras and post a large board with ispy notes of things to take pictures of for the guests to take home. Or on the personalized napkins you could do a couple fun fact or trivia question on one side and the answer on the other, ie. what's the bride and grooms favorite baseball team? Answer: The Red Sox

that's what I thought she meant by reception games. Yeah, I want to be dancing with my new husband, or drinking with my bridesmaids, or laughing with my family on my wedding day, not playing charades. If you want to express your spirit of play with your fiance try some fun guest gifts or centerpiece ideas. Weddings are busy enough and you want to enjoy every moment of it, don't stress yourself out by having to organize a games activity. Just have fun with the company. 

ShaunAndLauren

I agree

I think some games are great... my friend had to come up with a kissing game because the caterer expressly stated that no glass clinking was allowed. I guess they've had some bad glass-breaking experiences in the past?
For a kissing game, how about trivia questions? Your MC can ask the kiss-requesting guess a skill testing question about you and your new spouse and if they get it right... SMOOCH! If they get it wrong... well, I'm sure you can come up with some amusing penalty

danelly204

For kissing games, I went to a wedding once where the MC/DJ chose names from the guest book and had that couple 'demonstrate' a kiss, then the bride and groom had to do the same. It was cute and sweet and something different.

I've also been to another friends wedding and they had a contest for the speeches. Prior to the speeches, a friend had collected donations and each person who contributed estimated a total amount of time for the three speeches (i.e. 20mins, 13 sec). The person who was the closest received half of the prize money and the other half went to charity of the couple's choice (I actually think the winner gave all the money to charity). It made for a fun atmosphere during the speeches and whether people would speak quickly or drone one for ages.

trix1223

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[QUOTE]For kissing games, I went to a wedding once where the MC/DJ chose names from the guest book and had that couple 'demonstrate' a kiss, then the bride and groom had to do the same.
<strong>Sorry, but that sounds dreadful to me.  What if someone thinks it amusing to demonstrate an "inappropriate" kiss in front of all the other guests, including great aunt Hilda?  I have heard this idea before and find it really odd and potentially offensive.</strong>

<strong>If a couple doesn't want to kiss on demand like a trained animal, don't kiss.  Have the dj announce that the venue has asked that no glass clinking be permitted.  Simple and far more elegant than a potentially PDA.</strong>

It was cute and sweet and something different. I've also been to another friends wedding and they had a contest for the speeches. Prior to the speeches, a friend had collected donations and each person who contributed estimated a total amount of time for the three speeches (i.e. 20mins, 13 sec). The person who was the closest received half of the prize money and the other half went to charity of the couple's choice (I actually think the winner gave all the money to charity). It made for a fun atmosphere during the speeches and whether people would speak quickly or drone one for ages.

<strong>A wedding should not be a fundraiser at all, ever.  Asking people for money to give a speech is just awful.  I'm of the opinion that the fewer the speeches, and the shorter the speeches, the better for everyone.</strong>
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But a great big good luck to you</strong>.
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hotrocker2011

I just made little folded word games that can be played, I don't
know about the rest of that though....Here's a pic.....

jbenbe28

I think it depends on what kind of reception this is going to be.  I went to a wedding last year that was located on the bride's parent's estate.  It was fairly small and mostly DIY.  The invitations stated that gests should feel free to bring/wear comfortable clothes (ie gym shoes, sandals, shorts, etc).  They had a space set up on the side of the house where they set up bags and a projector with that guitar hero/band game.  Everyone had a blast.  However, we were all a fairly young crowd (early 20s) so maybe we had a different perspective?