Weddign Party Scavenger Hunt

epic13 · November 2010

My fiance and I are planning a scavenger hunt for our wedding party a couple days before the wedding, as many of our party are out-of-towners. We're teaming up the bridesmaid with the groomsman that she will be walking with (so 5 teams of 2). We want to do a scavenger hunt that involves using the city of Phoenix -- however, Phoenix is a big city, and we're stumped for ideas. I've read a bunch of things that suggest photo hunts, but we want them to bring things back too. Any ideas as to what we can have on our list?

Oh, and please don't tell me not to do this. My fiance and I are not the typical bride and groom, and we don't want a typical wedding. We would rather everyone have fun, instead of worrying about wedding plans (we have 2 years to plan that).

jemmini6 · November 2010

I think it sounds like a fun idea. If they are from OOT, make sure they have a GPS though because it is such a huge city.

I don't know what kind of stuff you can have them bring back, but maybe just have them take pictures of certain landmarks. ASU, Chase Field, Camelback Mountain, etc.

bablingbrooke · November 2010

You were given excellent reasons not to do it on WP, and it's very immature to just dismiss them. Your WP will not enjoy this, they will put up with it for your sake. If you want your WP to have fun, make sure you have plenty of booze at the reception.

frogurt814 · November 2010

We're not saying scavenger hunts aren't fun. I think they are fun. One of H's aunts does one every year. It's a ton of fun. However, we get to pick our own teams. I'm not being forced to be on a team with someone I've never met. If you want to do a scavenger hunt, fine. Invite a bunch of your friends and their SOs and do a scavenger hunt.

Let everyone make their own teams. Don't make it a mandatory event, and don't make it anything related to your wedding.

bablingbrooke · November 2010

I think you also missed the very valid point that was made that many women will not feel comfortable getting in a car with a man she doesn't know to spend all day alone with him going all over the city. Even if the couple vouches for him.

Have a party and invite everyone if you insist that your WP become BFFs. And maybe attend a wedding or two to see just how much interaction the BM and GM have with each other before, during, and after the ceremony. You may come around.

Manwaithiel · November 2010

Nice work, OP. Tell everyone how they can NOT respond to you. Classy.

aerinpegadrak · November 2010

Your WP is not a new social group. Likely the only thing they have in common is you, and that's fine. I couldn't tell you the names of any of the groomsmen in my sister's wedding except for my brother. If you want to hang out with your friends, hang out with your friends. By all means. If you think your friends would enjoy a scavenger hunt around the city, then go nuts. But the more you try to make every social event for the next two years about your wedding, the more your nearest and dearest are going to want to throttle you in your sleep by the time this is all done.

LedZeppelin · November 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_arizona-phoenix_weddign-party-scavenger-hunt?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:71Discussion:2e756d88-19cd-4dcf-8f91-d68504cebaedPost:ec147b1f-9c23-4cc6-8292-3fcc8bb5973b">Re: Weddign Party Scavenger Hunt</a>:
[QUOTE]I think you also missed the very valid point that was made that many women will not feel comfortable getting in a car with a man she doesn't know to spend all day alone with him going all over the city. Even if the couple vouches for him. Have a party and invite everyone if you insist that your WP become BFFs. And maybe attend a wedding or two to see just how much interaction the BM and GM have with each other before, during, and after the ceremony. You may come around.
Posted by bablingbrooke[/QUOTE]

I agree with all of this. I would not feel comfortable at all being in the car with a stranger all day in an unfamiliar city.

I think a scavenger hunt could be fun if a group of my close friends were sitting around one night and came up with the idea to do it. Oh, and if FI was my partner. But I don't think mandating one for your WP will yield that "fun for all" experience you're hoping for.

Celles · November 2010

Oh, hai, WP and SB people!

Work made us do this for a team building event in Old Town Scottsdale. Almost everyone thought it was lame. Many teams blew off the scavenger hunt and passed the time at a pub instead.

I understand wanting your WP to have fun. Believe me, this was not fun.

And if you are completely set on it: consider that it is often still warm by late October. And warm for us = hot for people from milder climes.

Manwaithiel · November 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_arizona-phoenix_weddign-party-scavenger-hunt?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:71Discussion:2e756d88-19cd-4dcf-8f91-d68504cebaedPost:b1aa952c-477a-48d1-bf99-368a8a6754a2">Re: Weddign Party Scavenger Hunt</a>:
[QUOTE]Oh, hai, WP and SB people! Work made us do this for a team building event in Old Town Scottsdale. Almost everyone thought it was lame. Many teams blew off the scavenger hunt and passed the time at a pub instead. I understand wanting your WP to have fun. Believe me, this was not fun. And if you are completely set on it: consider that it is often still warm by late October. And warm for us = hot for people from milder climes.
Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]

Hai! =)

shoegal715 · November 2010

you are a real piece of work OP.

kimheartsscott · November 2010

When I read the OP I was really worried all the replies were about how fun this would be but I am so very glad they were not.

OP, I would be super annoyed if you A) wanted to take up a day of my time so we can do what is essentially a lame ice breaker activity, 2) forced me to do this with a strange man I don't know and iii) thought this was all a fantastic idea because UR SO UNTRADITIONAL AND FUUUUN!!!! Yeah, no. This does NOT sound like fun, it sounds like awkward slow torture.

Syndelin · November 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_arizona-phoenix_weddign-party-scavenger-hunt?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:71Discussion:2e756d88-19cd-4dcf-8f91-d68504cebaedPost:c2fe5a04-f433-400b-a082-2ac4c7317fb5">Re: Weddign Party Scavenger Hunt</a>:
[QUOTE]Nice work, OP. Tell everyone how they can NOT respond to you. Classy.
Posted by Manwaithiel[/QUOTE]

About as classy as following someone to a board that is obviously not in your local just to be negative?

Anyway... to OP, I don't know if it's a good idea or not. I don't think it would be something I would want to participate in personally, but you know your wedding party better than anyone here does for sure. If you know or think they will be into it and enjoy it, then go for it. If you're not sure or have no idea if they will enjoy it, you may want to ask what everyone thinks about it before putting much effort into filling in the details.

731brnigirl · November 2010

Epic,
Wow, you got a lot of ladies fired up on this post!

It doesn't appear that you are asking if this is a good idea on this thread (local) ... I just glossed over the first post on the WP thread so, maybe you asked what knotties though about it on that post?

So, clarify for me ( don't want to go back and look at your first post) are you just asking for ideas on what to do or opinions on if its a good idea?

A scavenger hunt in Arizona. You have lots of fun options. I am a native of Arizona and I love it here. I would love to toss out a few ideas to you but first I am curious if all the WP is from out of town?
How many days before the wedding are you doing this?
What is the objective of doing it? An icebreaker? a time to get the WP together for you and your FI to spend time with friends you don't get to see often?

Those answers would help me give you more suggestions. Especially if your WP has SO's with them. I wouldn't want my FI to take off in a strange city with some other woman and leave me at a hotel waiting for him. Not that I couldn't find something fun to do too but, I think it would be MORE fun to have them all included. That would also, address the fear issues some ladies mentioned.

I know my FI is a HUGE sports fan (like a lot of guys) and if we were out of town for a wedding he would enjoy seeing a sports stadium and maybe having a picture of us taken in front of UOP Stadium or Chase field...or if you have a lot of time, send them off to the Grand Canyon, everyone that comes to Arizona wants to see it! Plus the photo of them and your group in front of a landmark would be a nice keepsake for you and them.

I did a Photo scavenger hunt while in Rocky Point during the Rocky Point Rally a few years ago with some people I didn't know and a few I did. It was actually very fun. I was honestly not looking forward to it at first but I had a really fun time in the end. I hope this give you a few more ideas?

applemarie · November 2010

Epic-
Since you asked for suggestions on where to do this idea of yours and not if we think you should do it or not, I will respect your untraditonal wedding events and answer your question. I mean that is why we all came to TK in the first place to help one another, respectfully! But I do agree with the PP that mentioned spouses or significant others...do try to consider them so they are not left feeling left out.

-ASU would be fun...maybe A mountain or Hayden Lawn or the bookstore to purchase something.
-Chase or University of Phoenix stadium
-South Mountain...a drive to the top to see the amazing views
-Botanical Gardens
-Old Town Scottsdale...like at a cactus candy shop
- A Mexican restaurant...theres that one that the president would always eat at...
-Mill Ave

Hope this helps, good luck!

Celles · November 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_arizona-phoenix_weddign-party-scavenger-hunt?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:71Discussion:2e756d88-19cd-4dcf-8f91-d68504cebaedPost:be23d4a6-4a55-4992-895b-e3195736c084">Re: Weddign Party Scavenger Hunt</a>:
[QUOTE]When I read the OP I was really worried all the replies were about how fun this would be but I am so very glad they were not. OP, I would be super annoyed if you A) wanted to take up a day of my time so we can do what is essentially a lame ice breaker activity, 2) forced me to do this with a strange man I don't know and iii) thought this was all a fantastic idea because UR SO UNTRADITIONAL AND FUUUUN!!!! Yeah, no. <strong> This does NOT sound like fun, it sounds like awkward slow torture. </strong>
Posted by kimheartsscott[/QUOTE]

This times a million and two.

And I'm allowed to be negative (read: honest) because this<em> is</em> my local. ;)

Syndelin · November 2010

Yes Celles, you are. LOL

I just think forum jumping for the sole reason of posting negativity to an idea that someone has for their wedding, and by the sounds of it that there was already a chance for your opinion to be expressed, is counter productive, and extremely childish. Also given the fact that she didn't ask for opinions on if it was a good idea or if she should or shouldn't do it, only what to include because she already has her mind made up, I would think most adults would have better things to do than stalk her around message boards just to not be helpful in any way.

Would I do something like this for my wedding? No. Do I think everyone would enjoy it? Not likely, but if I had lived here long enough or cared enough about the area to know where anything that interesting was, I would give what suggestions I could. It's her event, not mine.

jemmini6 · November 2010

Some of you have brought up an excellent point about being forced to do this with someone you don't know, and I agree that it would actually be awkward to do this. Maybe they could pick their teams, or at least maybe each BM and her SO and the GM and his SO, so that they each have someone there to make them more comfortable.

Other than that, I still think it's a fun way to explore the area for people who have never been here before, but I definitely wouldn't force anyone into it. Maybe make it not so 'gamey'. More like a suggestion of things to do here that are unique to the valley, or places that you and your FI enjoy, and they can take pictures of all the things they did if they want to. Something like:

Have a pint at Four Peaks Brewery
Take a walk around the Desert Botanical Gardens
Catch a Suns game at US Airways Center
See a comedy show at the Tempe Improv
etc, etc etc

epic13 · November 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_arizona-phoenix_weddign-party-scavenger-hunt?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:71Discussion:2e756d88-19cd-4dcf-8f91-d68504cebaedPost:fbce7aa7-25c7-4896-bb75-7ccc0b40a797">Re: Weddign Party Scavenger Hunt</a>:
[QUOTE]Epic, Wow, you got a lot of ladies fired up on this post! It doesn't appear that you are asking if this is a good idea on this thread (local) ... I just glossed over the first post on the WP thread so, maybe you asked what knotties though about it on that post? So, clarify for me ( don't want to go back and look at your first post) are you just asking for ideas on what to do or opinions on if its a good idea? A scavenger hunt in Arizona. You have lots of fun options. I am a native of Arizona and I love it here. I would love to toss out a few ideas to you but first I am curious if all the WP is from out of town? How many days before the wedding are you doing this? What is the objective of doing it? An icebreaker? a time to get the WP together for you and your FI to spend time with friends you don't get to see often? Those answers would help me give you more suggestions. Especially if your WP has SO's with them. I wouldn't want my FI to take off in a strange city with some other woman and leave me at a hotel waiting for him. Not that I couldn't find something fun to do too but, I think it would be MORE fun to have them all included. That would also, address the fear issues some ladies mentioned. I know my FI is a HUGE sports fan (like a lot of guys) and if we were out of town for a wedding he would enjoy seeing a sports stadium and maybe having a picture of us taken in front of UOP Stadium or Chase field...or if you have a lot of time, send them off to the Grand Canyon, everyone that comes to Arizona wants to see it! Plus the photo of them and your group in front of a landmark would be a nice keepsake for you and them. I did a Photo scavenger hunt while in Rocky Point during the Rocky Point Rally a few years ago with some people I didn't know and a few I did. It was actually very fun. I was honestly not looking forward to it at first but I had a really fun time in the end. I hope this give you a few more ideas?
Posted by 731brnigirl[/QUOTE]

I don't care if everyone thinks it's a horrible idea, because my WP are ridiculous and love this idea! I am more so looking for ideas for what to include in the scavenger hunt. I love that people are freaking out over this idea (Sorry that I don't have traditional boring things going on at my wedding... I don't care). Anywho...

My BP are all from the east coast... My fiance's WP are from here... so it's nice because those that are here can help out those that are not. And SOs are totally allowed to play (Weird if they weren't). I just need some ideas for places and/or things to add to the list (plus, including pictures allows for the OOT WP to get pictures of places that we would be unable to take them in the short time they'll be here).

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