Moonbounce?

kayla2536

I've been toying with the idea of renting a moonbounce for a couple hours for our wedding. 

We are able to do lawn games and everything but I think it would be super memorable if we had a moonbounce. On the guest list we have about 20 kids who I'm sure would love it and I know my friends and I would have a blast as well. 

But, our ceremony & reception will only be 5 hours probably. 

AdeleDazeem

My intial reaction is that it seems more like a kid's birthday party activity than a wedding.

kayla2536

I want it to be memorable, out of the box, non traditional and casual though. We definitely want more of a party atmosphere that represents our personalities. 

Knottie1450123632

i see it depending where getting married venue wont allow it.  plus insurance if someone gets hurt. 

AdeleDazeem

I understand that.  I'm still thinking on the idea, honestly :-)

I like the lawn games idea.  I'm not big on dancing and loud music in my old (32 year old) age.  My ears have gotten so sensitive since college.  Ha.

I feel like lawn games (like croquet, baggo, horseshoes) are a step up from board games.  One is a bit classier than the other, ya know?  I think I'd rank a moonbounce with a board game.

However, if this is a casual, backyard bbq type of atmosphere then I'm finding it hard to reason why a bounce-house wouldn't fit in.  I guess I'm putting my own wants for my wedding on yours, which might not be a good idea.

QueerFemme

In Response to Re:Moonbounce?:[QUOTE]I've been toying with the idea of renting a moonbounce for a couple hours for our wedding.nbsp;We are able to do lawn games and everything but I think it would be super memorable if we had a moonbounce. On the guest list we have about 20 kids who I'm sure would love it and I know my friends and I would have a blast as well.nbsp;But, our ceremony amp; reception will only be 5 hours probably.nbsp; Posted by kfritz36[/QUOTE]


I don't think a bounce house would necessarily be "memorable". Casual is fine. Lawn activities are fine for a backtard style wedding. But a bouncy house is for a 4 yr old birthday party, not a wedding.

kayla2536

Well, as long as the venue will allow it, it will be at MY wedding. 

Who has been to a wedding with a bounce house? Who WOULDN'T have fun!? 

Seriously. 


Yet again, I'm fed up with these boards. Too much "proper wedding" people. 

I'm going to offbeat bride. 

Knottie1450123632

technically its yours and the FI wedding have you asked him.

AddieCake

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_outdoor-weddings_moonbounce?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:666Discussion:179997a8-7185-4715-9f67-cb7062b5bb2fPost:44c16865-e3db-46ae-98d5-1be36e837d57">Re: Moonbounce?</a>:
[QUOTE]Well, as long as the venue will allow it, it will be at MY wedding.  Who has been to a wedding with a bounce house? Who WOULDN'T have fun!?  Seriously.  Yet again, I'm fed up with these boards. Too much "proper wedding" people.  I'm going to offbeat bride. 
Posted by kfritz36[/QUOTE]



Then why did you post? You wanted everyone to go , "Ooooh, great idea!" I guess, and when not everyone loves it, you leave in a huff? That's about as mature as the bouncy house.

While the kids may love it, your adult guests will probably not be dressed for a bounce house, so it isn't something that is going to appeal to most adults, probably, no matter how fun they are.

AdeleDazeem

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_outdoor-weddings_moonbounce?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:666Discussion:179997a8-7185-4715-9f67-cb7062b5bb2fPost:44c16865-e3db-46ae-98d5-1be36e837d57">Re: Moonbounce?</a>:
[QUOTE]Well, as long as the venue will allow it, it will be at MY wedding.  Who has been to a wedding with a bounce house? Who WOULDN'T have fun!?  Seriously.  Yet again, I'm fed up with these boards. Too much "proper wedding" people.  I'm going to offbeat bride. 
Posted by kfritz36[/QUOTE]

:-(

But... I was thinking outside the box and actually agreed with you!

BubblyBride75

Keep in mind most of your femal guests will be in dresses, and likely dresses that are short enough that they would not be appropriate in a moon bounce with children. It sounds like you and your friends would jump right into the moon bounce without much thought (much as you have jumped into the idea). I can see some very scared children who were having a great time bouncing away until they saw a little more of your female friends than they wanted to. Please don't scar the children at your wedding!

You should only worry about making your wedding memorable for you and your FI. The wedding industry will tell you that you need to make your wedding memorable for your guests but as long as they are hosted properly it really won't matter how "memorable" your wedding is to them. They will remember your wedding whether there is a moon bounce and lawn games or just a simple cake and punch reception.

QueerFemme

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_outdoor-weddings_moonbounce?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:666Discussion:179997a8-7185-4715-9f67-cb7062b5bb2fPost:44c16865-e3db-46ae-98d5-1be36e837d57">Re: Moonbounce?</a>:
[QUOTE]Well, as long as the venue will allow it, it will be at MY wedding.  Who has been to a wedding with a bounce house? Who WOULDN'T have fun!?  Seriously.  Yet again, I'm fed up with these boards. Too much "proper wedding" people.  I'm going to offbeat bride. 
Posted by kfritz36[/QUOTE]

I actually HAVE been to a wedding with a bounce house.  the kids were pretty much over it in about 20 minutes and the generator to keep the damn thing filled with air was ridiculously loud. Most of the adults just looked at it awkwardly.

This isn't about being proper. It's about common sense.   By the way, I had lots of offbeat stuff at my pretty casual wedding.  And I spent a lot of time on offbeat bride.  this isn't about being offbeat.  If you didn't want people's opinions, why did you ask the qusstion in the first place?

But, yeah, have fun in your bounce house at YOUR wedding.  sheesh

LuckyAloha

Umm...I'm not as well versed about wedding etiquette buuuuuut...wedding + moonbounce sounds like a really good time to me.

lizap77

I've been to a wedding with a bounce house and it was a hit. The kids were all about it for the first few hours, then when they were done the groomsmen and a few other guests took over. It definitely depends on your crowd, but it worked well for my friend. Yes, the girls were wearing short dresses and yes, they figured out how to not scar the kids.

Twowarlocks

I can't stand kids and anything that keeps them occupied is a great idea to me. I say rent the moonbounce. It'll keep them from getting bored and running all over the place. Yes, I have seen that happen at weddings.

Majide

I know I'm not always traditional or proper with things, but this just sounds strange to me... 
One important idea, like mentioned above - is if people are dressed in dresses and suits, they aren't going to participate.  And people may dress their children in nice clothes as well - and won't want them bouncing around in them.

I agree that it sounds more like a kid's birthday party idea than a wedding. 
I've been to a wedding that had swimming afterwards.  Went to one that had a visit to a club afterwards. Haven't seen one with a moonbounce... but I haven't been to a whole lot of weddings...