| Of course any wedding reception is a festive | | | | be a much more fun memento than a traditional guest |
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| make your reception even more fun and memorable. | | | | For an outdoor wedding, lawn games can add to the |
| Get your guests really involved in the festivities by | | | | fun. Croquet is especially nice, as it is a genteel game, |
| designing activities to entertain and bring up the energy | | | | easy to play while dressed up in wedding finery with |
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| you can do at your wedding reception. | | | | the reception is to be on the laid back side, think about |
| A dance lesson is a great way to make sure that | | | | including a horseshoe pit. That game tends to be |
| everyone has a fantastic time at your wedding | | | | especially popular with the male guests. Other lawn |
| reception. Even the wallflowers will be inspired to try | | | | games to consider include bocce ball, lawn bowling, or |
| out a few steps, when they are being taught by | | | | even a miniature golf course. Lawn games are |
| professionals. Dances from a favorite era are | | | | especially wonderful for multi-generational weddings, as |
| especially fun when they tie in with the overall theme | | | | they provide an activity other than dancing for the |
| of the wedding. If you were having a Roaring '20s | | | | older crowd, and will give the children something to do |
| inspired wedding, for instance, a duo of Charleston | | | | beyond running wild. |
| instructors would definitely be a hoot. Watch everyone | | | | In Ireland, it is customary to have funny games and |
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| flashing as they move their arms and legs at lighting | | | | a "pub quiz" for your party? You could have a game |
| speed! A great thing about vintage dance instructors is | | | | show format with the best man as the emcee. Guests |
| that it is a very fun activity for wedding guests of all | | | | can test their knowledge of the newlyweds by |
| ages; in fact, some of the older guests who remember | | | | answering questions about the bride and groom. There |
| the dances might be some of the liveliest participants. | | | | could even be some little prizes handed out to the |
| If your friends love to ham it up for the camera, rent a | | | | winners. A bottle of wine or a gift basket with local |
| vintage photo booth for your reception. Without a | | | | foods would be fun prize ideas. |
| doubt, everyone is going to want to give it a try, and | | | | Whether your wedding is formal or informal, large or |
| as the evening goes on, the pictures might get | | | | small, adding fun activities can definitely be a great |
| increasingly humorous! Some of the newer digital photo | | | | idea. You need not provide non-stop action for your |
| booths have screens on the outside that run a slide | | | | guests, since eating, mingling, and dancing are also part |
| show of all the images taken during the reception, so it | | | | of the fun of a wedding, but one or two special extras |
| can be as fun to watch as to participate. Set up a | | | | will be much appreciated. Your unique activities are |
| scrapbook station right outside the photo booth, and | | | | sure to make your wedding reception a roaring good |
| ask your guests to paste their favorite picture into the | | | | time that no one will ever forget! |
| book, along with a message to the newlyweds. It will | | | | |
