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I'm having a morning brunch themed wedding/reception. I don't think typical dance/party type receptions are appropriate for a morning brunch. However, I don't want it to be a boring sit and make small talk with people type of reception either. 
What are some fun activities, conversation starters, excitement and laughter generating ideas that would go with a brunch theme?
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    Knottie37373131Knottie37373131 member
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    I would be interested in finding out more as well. Our reception will be from 11-3pm and I am not sure what people will do besides sit and talk to each other. Ours will be in a private area of a really nice restaurant that has a gazebo and is on the edge of a lake.
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    LondonLisaLondonLisa member
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    You don't need any games or activities. All adults need for fun are good food and free drinks (alcoholic or not). I love brunch receptions because it is precisely that- a great brunch! Please don't do any cutesy games or conversation starters, that just creates awkward forced conversation instead of the natural, easy going party atmosphere you are looking for.
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    LizzieyounceLizzieyounce member
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    What London said, plus have some nice music playing in the background.
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    My wedding was boring, I guess.
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    Lauderdale PinkLauderdale Pink member
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    I agree with LondonLisa, but do think that music and dancing are great no matter what time of day.

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    climbingsingleclimbingsingle member
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    Well, my ceremony starts at 12pm and my reception immediately after. We'll have music and we'll be dancing.
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    ClimbingBrideNY said:
    Well, my ceremony starts at 12pm and my reception immediately after. We'll have music and we'll be dancing.
    Our wedding was at noon.  The reception officially started at 1pm but people were allowed in if they got there early.  That dance floor was packed.  
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    KatieinBklnKatieinBkln member
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    Not sure if the restaurant would allow this, but the last daytime wedding I went to had lawn games. It was great!
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    mysticl said:
    ClimbingBrideNY said:
    Well, my ceremony starts at 12pm and my reception immediately after. We'll have music and we'll be dancing.
    Our wedding was at noon.  The reception officially started at 1pm but people were allowed in if they got there early.  That dance floor was packed.  
    I actually dance more at early events. I get too sleepy after dinner lol 

                                                                     

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    mysticl said:
    ClimbingBrideNY said:
    Well, my ceremony starts at 12pm and my reception immediately after. We'll have music and we'll be dancing.
    Our wedding was at noon.  The reception officially started at 1pm but people were allowed in if they got there early.  That dance floor was packed.  

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    So was my sister's and her wedding started at 10:30am.  Reception started at noon.  Catholic wedding with travel time to venue.






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    hales2010hales2010 member
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    I am interested in seeing what people say about this one. I am wanting to have a brunch wedding as well. I don't know what to do about the dancing either to be quite honest. No tmany people in my family are big dancers. I know we will do the traditional dances obviously and we will have music playing in the background so if people absolutely want to. I am just scared about people getting bored. Let me know if you hear any good ideas!
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