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Reception advice...

marksle84marksle84
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in Texas-Dallas and Ft. Worth
Should we provide other activities besides DJ? I've heard of hiring entertainers, photo booths, carnival games... 

Is it just me or are guest expecting to be going to the circus!? 

I want my guest to have a great time and I want it to be memorable for everyone, but all this extra stuff is going to blow my budget!

How can I end up making my wedding memorable?
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    Paige0810Paige0810
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    edited December 2011
    Instead of renting an actual booth, we're having a tripod set up with a "clicker" so guests can take their own photos.  We'll have some props and backgrounds available.  Then, we'll post the photos online and everyone can print out their pictures.
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    fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011

    A photo booth is a popular idea.  But games and entertainers are for a kid's birthday party IMO, not for a wedding.  All people need is good food and music to have a good time. 

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    Paige0810Paige0810
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_reception-advice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:085f2cde-956a-481d-9d56-658850293cd5Post:e53e523b-77ae-46af-8ee2-04486a7a23fd">Re: Reception advice...</a>:
    [QUOTE]A photo booth is a popular idea.  But games and entertainers are for a kid's birthday party IMO, not for a wedding.  All people need is good food and music to have a good time. 
    Posted by stephiehall[/QUOTE]

    I catch myself saying this a lot "I'm planning a wedding, not a birthday party"  Even my MOH has to remind me of that sometimes. ha!
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    NMac2010NMac2010
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_reception-advice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:085f2cde-956a-481d-9d56-658850293cd5Post:e53e523b-77ae-46af-8ee2-04486a7a23fd">Re: Reception advice...</a>:
    [QUOTE]A photo booth is a popular idea.  But games and entertainers are for a kid's birthday party IMO, not for a wedding.  All people need is good food and music to have a good time. 
    Posted by stephiehall[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>I completely agree. I think your wedding will be memorable for the people who are there because they care about you and are there to celebrate your special day. You shouldn't have to "do" anything out of the ordinary to make your wedding memorable.  </div><div>
    </div><div>It will be memorable to you no matter what, and that is all that should matter. 

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    fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011
    ITA with Natalie.  Oh, but I did want to add that if you are having children at the wedding, having something for them to do (like a puzzle, coloring book, etc.) is perfectly fine.  The adults should be able to entertain themselves and you shouldn't have to provide anything.
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    FebDallasBrideFebDallasBride
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    edited December 2011
    Whatever you do please don't do this: http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_little-funny-awards-ceremony
    ~DFWs Resident Snark~
    I'm not so good with the advice... Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?
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    Paige0810Paige0810
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_reception-advice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:085f2cde-956a-481d-9d56-658850293cd5Post:6f76da91-3754-4ef6-a2f5-ac269774768c">Re: Reception advice...</a>:
    [QUOTE]Whatever you do please don't do this: <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_little-funny-awards-ceremony" rel='nofollow'>http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_little-funny-awards-ceremony</a>
    Posted by FebDallasBride[/QUOTE]

    Oh my
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    FebDallasBrideFebDallasBride
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_reception-advice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:085f2cde-956a-481d-9d56-658850293cd5Post:e847adfa-fd01-4dcd-9c1a-6740d83b6ee1">Re: Reception advice...</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Reception advice... : Oh my
    Posted by Paige0810[/QUOTE]

    Exactly.
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    DFWIndianDFWIndian
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_reception-advice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:085f2cde-956a-481d-9d56-658850293cd5Post:7821fd0e-d0ff-48ff-ad62-db6009a2b798">Re: Reception advice...</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Reception advice... : I completely agree. I think your wedding will be memorable for the people who are there because they care about you and are there to celebrate your special day. You shouldn't have to "do" anything out of the ordinary to make your wedding memorable.   It will be memorable to you no matter what, and that is all that should matter. 
    Posted by NMac2010[/QUOTE]

    Completely agree with this!
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    serlaceserlace
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    edited December 2011
    Haha  - wow.  Thanks for sharing the thread.

    I'm with Natalie and Stephie on this one.
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