There was recently a question posted asking why American weddings are so boring...I hate to admit it...but they are! What can I do to make sure mine is a good time for all? What are some of the neat fun things you did at your wedding, or have enjoyed at some one elses? I dont care if people say wow! the tables are beautiful, I just want to make sure they say wow! that was a good time.
2006-11-11 02:46:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My suggestion is look for a really good dj/mc in your area. This is the person who will truly make you and your guests have a great time.
There are so many things you can plan at your wedding...do all of the traditional chicken, hokie pokie, macarena, hustle... also as the person above me suggested the "married the longest" dance (or also called anniversary dance) as well as dinner table trivia where the dj/mc announces the serving of dinner to tables only if the table can answer the trivia question.
Go over everything with your entertainment and also ask for their suggestions.
2006-11-11 13:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by toobusy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, my personal opinion is, the wedding is for the couple, not the guests, and most people realize this. I don't think our wedding was borning nor were any of the weddings I have been too.
But if you're looking for something different, to make it less about the marriage and more about "fun" then try:
* a game place (Jillians is a great option if there is one in your state)
* A bowling alley
* a fair
* a sport facility while a game is going on. (football, basketball, baseball, etc...)
But honestly a wedding isn't suppose to be about "fun" it's about celebrating a union a couple just made that will hopefull last a lifetime. As long has you have a good band/Dj and get your guests involved in the actuall activities it should be fun.
2006-11-11 04:08:57 · answer #2 · answered by *~Mom2aJellybean~* 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Someone suggested this to the DJ at my wedding, and it was fun! He called all married couples out on the dance floor, and then made them leave if they have been married 1 year or less, then a minute later it was 5 years or less, and so on until you get the longest married couple! Ours was 54 years. Everyone was cheering for them and got them in the spotlight for a little while, then took pictures with us, the shortest married couple! Anything that gets the whole group involved is great. I had the DJ play a lot of dancing music, like Celebrate, YMCA, the electric slide, and all that stuff. The people that didn't want to dance at least had a good time watching! I have had several people tell me that we need to get married again just to have another great party! (A big part of that was the fact that the power was out for 90 minutes due to a storm!!)
2006-11-11 10:49:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The funny thing is...American weddings really aren't boring. Maybe you're just going to the wrong ones. One very important thing that you should definitely NOT cut corners on is the band. I would highly suggest booking a band and not a DJ. Bands can come in a wide variety including jazz, country, hip-hop etc and can have as few as 4 members to as many as 12+. The best weedings I have done are the ones that have a band because the entertainment is what sets the mood...If the band is upbeat then the guests will dance and have a great time! Depending on where you are located, check out www.elanartists.com and check out the bands they have to offer.
Another thing that you should not cut corners on is the alcohol...spend the extra money for the open bar. Honestly, it is rude to have a cash bar because your guests really shouldn't be paying out of pocket for their drinks...you would never ask people to pay for their dinner, so why make them pay for their drinks??
The combination of alcohol and a band will make your wedding one to remember.
2006-11-12 06:57:37 · answer #4 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for your ceremony you could add traditional 'customs' from other cultures.
I attended a wedding a while back where the couples rings were in a little organza bag & passed amongst the guests before being exchanged by the couple ( this may be difficult if you have a large guest list - there were only about 30 people at this one)
they also had a *tying together of the hands* with red ribbons by the brides adult daughters - so many knots & something significant spoken while each knot was being tied.
I heard of a bride who had a very relaxed ceremony on a beach & instead of a structured bouquet she had the ladies there form 2 lines each holding a single flower that she collected as she walked towards her waiting groom & then her mother ( I think) tied a ribbon around them at the end of the line
square or round tables for the guests rather than rectangular ones- easier for every one to interact
maybe a "cocktail party / finger food reception rather than sit down meal - then every one can mingle all the time
http://www.worldweddingtraditions.com/
lots of good ideas on this site
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In a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony, a couple always has jokes played on them by their friends or guests. For example, during the ceremony an apple is hung with a thread before the couple. Then people who attend their wedding ask the bride and groom to bite the apple at the same time in order to show they love each other.
However, at the moment their lips touch it, one of their friends suddenly pulls it away and the couple's lips meet and they have a big kiss instead of biting the apple before them. Interestingly, this action or behavior always causes a loud laugh.
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2006-11-11 21:18:42 · answer #5 · answered by fairypelican 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The most fun weddings that I have ever been to have lots of things going on. There's always a FUN DJ. One who knows how the get the crowd invovled with fun activities and dances. I went to one where the DJ had blow-up musical instruments. The groom was the singer and he picked his band. It was really fun for everyone invovled or just watching. Also, have a play area for the kids at the reception with toys, activities and assigned adult supervision. The parents seem to have more fun if their little ones have others to play with and safe things to do. And lastly, make sure that you have an OPEN BAR. That always loosens people up for a great time. Good Luck!!!
2006-11-11 03:39:47 · answer #6 · answered by KC 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ok, I form of trust Fizzy about the video games. yet, if you may want to do video games that do not require a number of time or people getting up and shifting round, then you actually will be golden. I propose video games that ensue for the period of different issues, like lunch or establishing of presents. As lunch od being served or winding down, you may want to do a worksheet recreation (as an social gathering, wedding ceremony words unscramble or word seek for) Or a recreation like "wager the kitchen herb" - placed a number of herbs in little numbered cups and enable peole write down their wager, once each and every man or woman is completed bypass over the solutions and whoever receives the most wins. (tip: have better than one set of herbs going round). there is the handbag scavenger hunt. The bride is given a itemizing of things to request and whoever unearths it the fastest wins a token, then whoever has the most tokens on the authentic wins a prize (make it hardship-free products and some ordinary ones). in the course of the presents, you could play bridal bingo, the position each and every centred visitor receives a bingo card and fills it in with what she thinks the couple receives as presents, because the present is opened the centred visitor marks off the sq. till someone receives bingo (play this some cases, with some prizes). have relaxing.
2016-10-16 08:33:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wedding was not boring and most of the weddings I've been to are not boring either. If a wedding is dull, it's the person that thinks so that might be dull.
You can always hire an MC to keep things moving and have great dance music.
2006-11-11 03:56:50 · answer #8 · answered by KathyS 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just interact with ever one.... Relax! Have lots of fun dance music and make sure everyone is out there dancing! Dont have a huge formal wedding because then everyone thinks they have to be all proper! good luck
2006-11-11 03:00:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
how about playing games.. typically the wedding focuses too much on the couple.. its like a birthday only worse for the guests because at least at a birthday party you play games or do stuff
better yet do like I did and forget the whole thing.. have a simple ceramony with just your witnesses then take them for dinner as a thank you..
too many people focus on the wedding day and forget about the life after.. in reality the wedding day shouldnt be the most memorable day of your entire marriage should it?
2006-11-11 02:56:49 · answer #10 · answered by CF_ 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋