We are a young couple. I am 22 and my fiance is 28. We are getting married this Dec-10-2006. We don't dance. (Religion guidelines we will like to respect) I need an activity that will be fun and enjoyable for everyone. In Mexico they are acostum to dance and while doing that they pin money to the veil to the bride and the groom. Money won't be bad. Afterall we need to pay our debts and our personal expenses. Your creative answers will be greatly appreciated.
2006-10-01 01:51:20 · 10 answers · asked by Sussy 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Maybe you could put together a display of pictures of the two of you throughout your lives (memorable events, milestones, as well as goofy everyday shots). I think guets would enjoy talking about that - nice icebreaker. You could put paper on the tables with some suggested questions that you could read later in the reception (What's your favorite memory of "so-and-so"?, "What do you think "the couple" will be like 40 years from today?", What's one piece of marriage advice you would give 'the couple'?".
I think alternatives to dancing sound fun and wish you a happy wedding day!
2006-10-01 02:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by livesimply 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Si quieres proponer una actitud hipocrita de respetar las tradiciones Mexicanas and at the same time respect religious precepts that "dance is a portal of evil to seduce the flesh", I would seriously advice you to not have children, since you'll tear them apart between secular traditions and cult-like ones.
Accept either one and stop trying to be at peace with merging both cultures. 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot,[b] I will vomit you out of My mouth. So choose now before you even start a family.
Si vas a bailar, baila por que tienes ganas, no por tradicion. If you're going to serve a god, serve him with all you've got and stop trying your best to apeace your human nature. You can play religious-safe alternatives all you want, but unless you truly get rid of your sinful nature you're still sinning even if you don't physically do them. (For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.) What's more to you, having fun at a wedding (where there is dancing) or denying yourself completely and therefore alienating yourself from mere mortals so god can see how much better you are than everyone else. (1On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, 2and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine.") I'm not even a Christian, but I can spot fakes a mile away sweetie, be careful, 'cause god hates a hypocrite more than he hates a sinner.
2006-10-01 06:43:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest a slide show ... but not of you and your fiance only. As a guest, it would be great to see some of your "history" together but it would also be great for your families to see some history of themselves. Maybe some funny or cute photos of his family and your family throughout the years.
I like the idea of a band or some live music playing in the background. I think that would be VERY nice and classy. It would not prompt people to dance at the wedding but it would provide a beautiful backdrop to the wedding.
2006-10-01 05:05:02 · answer #3 · answered by PT&L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a powerpoint-type presentation with pictures from both your pasts and up to the present. Include lots of pic with relatives so they will be looking for themselves. If your religion permits, hire a palm reader or psychic... Or, I also think a magician would be good. Or a singer, as long as people wouldn't be inclined to dance...or maybe hire a dance troupe to perform dances of your culture?
2006-10-01 02:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by applebetty34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Thats a good question. I might suggest a scavenger hunt or something that takes people to different places in the area that mean a great deal to you. People can start right after the ceremony and lead them to the reception site. Or you can just have games, like bocee ball, bean bag toss, croquet, or other games that are partial to your religion. Good luck!
2006-10-01 03:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by Aubrey's mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We hired a steel drum band to play inbetween the down times such as between the dinner time and before the cake cutting. I'm jamaican so that's why the steel drum band. So I suggest you hire a band or something that has to do with your culture.
2006-10-01 02:24:21 · answer #6 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
open presents and just talk with all your friends and relatives...i have never heard of games played after a wedding...have the cake and the punch and make a big deal on opening presents...you could have people speak about the couple that got married...some of your family or good friends...also have someone taking lots of pictures...
2006-10-01 01:55:59 · answer #7 · answered by sanangel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree, a slideshow about the couple.
You could also have one of those picture frame mattings for everyone to sign.
2006-10-01 03:01:02 · answer #8 · answered by treday25 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a magician to perform at the reception. Everyone likes magic! Ask him/her to collect donation for you!
2006-10-01 02:03:19 · answer #9 · answered by Peter_F 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
inflatable sumo wrestling or a sticky wall
2006-10-01 01:52:56 · answer #10 · answered by sleepwalker69 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋