The quality of entertainment is what will determine whether your guests have a wonderful time, enjoy themselves and continue to party at your reception, or get bored, become restless and leave early. The key factor is how much they feel included in your marriage celebration. When your friends and family are given repeated fun opportunities to participate in celebrating the love shared by the bride and groom—the very reason for the reception—your special day will be experienced as a resounding success!
There are numerous ways to provide the grounds for everyone to share in the fun and feel like they're a part of your reception. How we accomplish this is through your input and in accordance with your tastes. From an entertaining cocktail hour leading up to the full-room impact of a well-staged grand entrance, to a memorable and romantic last dance culminating with an exciting send-off, each and every segment of your wedding reception can be laced with fun and geared towards continual enjoyment and maximum participation.
The following is a compilation of activities and approaches that can be adapted to suit your individuality and keep your friends and family entertained:
Cocktail Hour
Photographic Guest Book
| Photographic Table Numbers | | Video or Slide Show | Bride and Groom Trivia Mixer | | Strolling Magician | Words of Wisdom Cards | | Original Ideas | |
Grand Entrance
| Sports Theme | Movie or TV Theme | | Nightclub | Paparazzi
| | Choreographed Dance | Biographical Introductions | | Introductions by the Bride & Groom | Humorous Sound Clips
| | Original Ideas | |
Mealtime Entertainment
| Buffet Line Entertainment | Song Title Table Invitations | | Banquet Staff Introduction | Bride & Groom Buffet Line Trivia | | Baby Name Cards | Words of Wisdom Cards | Singing Tables
| Drawing for Kissing Couples
| Kissing Judges
| Farthest Traveled/Closest Birthday
| Winning Chair
| Penny Under the Plate
| Napkin Pass
| Dollar Pass
| | “Top 10” List | R.S.V.P. Top 5
| | Future Anniversary Card | Longevity Spotlight
| | Prerecorded Best Wishes | Original Ideas
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Toasts
Multi Media
| Basing the Order on Content
| Prerecorded
| Unrehearsed Surprise
| Pass the Microphone
| The Old Key Trick
| Father/Daughter Segue
| Original Ideas
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