Game?

therockisblinding05

I was watching an old episode of Bridezilla where this girl had organized a mystery dinner type thing at her reception for her guest to participate in. It got me thinking...

Would you (or did you) do an organized game at your wedding, meaning the DJ announces it and the guests are all (ideally) supposed to participate? What are the pluses and minuses? Have you been to a wedding where one was done? Would you do it if you were a guest?

I'm not doing anything like that at my wedding but I'm just curious.

SarahSmile23

i'd love to have an option other than dancing! i generally hate wedding music and i don't love dancing anyway so i tend to be bored silly during receptions. i wouldn't want to be forced to play the games, but i'd enjoy the option.

AileeneG

I would totally participate- it sounds fun! I don't know if I woudl have it at my wedding though, because I'd be afraid that some people wouldn't participate and then it'd just be awkward if it didn't come out right. I've never been to one, but it seems like everyone would have to be a good sport and be willing to have some fun.

MrsWhitneyAmanda

One game I always thought was cute is the shoe game. The DJ has a list of questions and the B&G are sitting on the dance floor back to back, each holding a his shoe and a her shoe. The DJ asks the questions ('Who's more likely to leave the dishes in the sink?' 'Who controls the TV remote?' 'Who is more likely to 'have a headache'?' etc) and the B&G each hold up the shoe belonging to the person that they think is the answer. *shrug* Not sure how long to go and what the 'winner' would get, but I thought it would be neat to see. We didn't do anything like this - I'm way too much of a dancer to have taken away from my party time but as a guest I wouldn't mind seeing and/or participating in an activity

briehannah

I just read the cutest thing that I found online on a DIY yourself blog. This person had a disposable camera "Scavenger Hunt". She put a disposable camera on each table and attached a list of things to take pictures of.
Examples:
 Picture of everyone at the table
Bride & Groom entering the room
BM & MOH entering room
HUgriest person at the table
Thirstiest person at the table
Bouquet Toss
Garter Toss
Father/Daughter Dance
Silliest Person at table
People Clicnking Glasses

Not only is this fun for the people at the table, but it also gives you more pictures at the end of the night to take home with you while you wait for your professional ones to come back!! I love this idea and I think I am goign to do it!!

Theresa626

Other than the game briehannah mentioned, I'm not a fan of games at weddings.  And let me tell you, I absolutely love games and constantly play them with my friends and fiance.  But, if your wedding is a formal and elegant affair, I think a game really makes it seem much less elegant and more like a child's birthday party or a casual family get together.  Also, I absolutely love dancing. I  can be on the dance floor for hours if the music is good so I would miss the dancing.  

That said, I'm up for anything so if you had a game at your wedding, I'd participate and enjoy it.  However,  I just don't feel like it sets the right tone for a wedding.  It's just not formal enough.  

andee1353

Games are NOT my thing at all, anywhere, ever...'cept maybe Mahjong Titans by myself. Def NOT at a wedding reception.