What are some good activies to do  at a wedding reception? other then just dancing.?
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Trivia games are good - something related to the bride and groom obviously, like headlines the year they were born, Presidents in their lifetime, Chart topping music thier high school years, etc.\n\nGames where the table has to work together is also fun like the table that creates the most "lifelike" model of the bride and groom out of marshmellows and toothpicks. Or the table that stacks their glasses the highest without falling over. \n\nI am sure there are several other ideas like this that you can find on the web or from users here on Yahoo.
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I LIKE TO...\n            DANCE\n            BOX\n            WRITE POEMS\n            HAVE FUN\n            AND BE WITH FRIENDS!!
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Have a small bridal party, one or two bridesmaids/groomsmen and ask them to pay for their own clothing for the day(or No bridesmaids/groomsmen).  \nHave the ceremony at the church where you are a member...if you have a church.  They often give lower prices and provide a lot of ammenities.  For example my chuch only cost $200 and they had a wedding/reception coordinator, did all the clean up after wards, served at the reception, provided plates/serving ware/utensils/cups and mixed the punch for the reception.  \nUse fake/silk flowers.\nHave a cake/punch reception instead of serving a meal. \nHave a sheet cake instead of a tiered cake, or have a small tiered cake for the wedding party/parents and a sheet cake to feed all the other people. \nLimit the guest list to Family/extended family. \nMake your invitations or buy them at Staples, Wal-Mart, etc.\nHave a basic ceremony, no unity candle(s).\nKnow what you want, don't let the sales people talk you into bigger/better/more expensive.  \n\nREMEMBER: The wedding day is about you and your soon to be husbands love for each other, not the decorations.
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Dress for the occasion, with taste. Wear something you are comfortable in, not something you have to fuss with or worry about.\nBrush up on your manners and etiquette before you go.\nBe relaxed and friendly, be yourself
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I just went to a bridal shower and they had some cute activities that were fun -- and not embarrassing for anybody.\n\nBuy some cheap plastic wedding rings (the kind that are sometimes used to decorate favors). Give each woman a ring when they arrive and tell them if someone catches them saying the word "love" during the shower, they get the ring. At the end of the shower, whoever has the most rings wins a prize.\n\nBefore the shower, ask the bride for a word, associated with wedding, that starts with each letter of the alphabet. At the shower, give each woman a piece of paper with the letters printed down the side (and a pencil/pen). They are to write the word that they thought the bride said. Whoever has the most correct words wins.\n\nThis activity was a lot of fun, if you have enough women to participate. Divide them into groups of 4 or 5 and separate them. Then give each group 4 rolls of toilet paper, some ribbon, and some elastic bands (or anything you have handy). Each group is to pick someone to be the "bride" and dress her (using the toilet paper and ribbons) as they think the bride will look on her wedding day. The bride picks the team that she thinks did best and each member of the team gets a small prize. This is a great one as an icebreaker. Lots of fun. Be sure to have a camera ready!
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Make sure that any monies payable to venders on the day of are paid (with bridal couples $$$), make the first toast,Be appropriate and do not mention any one night stands the groom may have had. Sign the marriage certificate, MAKE SURE THE GROOM EATS PRIOR TO EVENT to prevent passing out!!!!  Make sure that no one in the bridal party gets too trashed. Hold on to the rings, it is also nice to get the other groomsmen out on the dance floor and encourage them to dance with girls, young and old that may be there solo. Trust me...it means the world to them... I will never forget a guy who asked me to dance with him, even though I had a wedding ring on, because my husband could not make it to the wedding. Overall, be classy and have fun. Oh yeah, it is also your job to deliver any gift that the groom may have for his bride on the day of the wedding. Take a picture of her opening it or a video...it will be something they will treasure forever.
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organise a good bachelor party with dancers, drinks etc. and make sure the groom will have a good time and write a speech that comes from your friendship with him including a good joke as an ice breaker. good luck
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I am not sure if this is the same thing as a "come and go" event, but we have a very large family and often hold what we call "open houses".  I advise a 2-3 hour time frame for the event.  Refreshments can be very simple, especially if you hold the shower during the afternoon hours of 2-5 or 1-4 since this is after lunch and before dinner.  Use small plates, 6 or 8 inch and provide finger foods - fresh veggies with dip, cut-up fresh fruit, small appetizers such as little quiche or little sausages wrapped around crescent roll dough.  Dessert can be sugar cookies made in hearts with the wedding date or bride and groom's names written on them.  Miniature cupcakes would be cute, too.  Provide something that will "unite" all the guests since they won't all be there at the same time.  Maybe provide a recipe card and a 3x5 card in each guest's invitation.  Have them bring a favorite recipe on the recipe card and some "advice" for the happy couple on the 3x5 card.  Have a pretty basket available to put the card in.  As each guest leaves, give them something small as a momento since you won't be able to do much in the way of games.  Perhaps a small votive candle or a little potpourri wrapped in tulle and ribbon that match the colors of the bride's colors.  After the party, as the bride-to-be unwraps each gift, take a digital or poloroid picture of her with the gift and send it in the thank-you card to the giver.  Make sure everyone has a name tag since the guest list is large.  Another option may be to consider a different venue for the party.  A church social hall, a school gym or cafeteria, a park with a gazebo, someone's back yard, may be possibilities to allow all guests to be there at the same time.  Also, if you have anyone nice enough to ask what they can do to help, be sure to accept their offer and see if they can either help set-up or clean-up or perhaps bring a veggie tray or make cookies.  This will help financially and will be less stress for you.
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YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU WANT THAT DAY. ITS YOUR WEDDING. I DID IT ON MINE AND NOT ONE PERSON SAID ANYTHING TO ME. IF THEY DO JUST SAY THAT YOU ARE NERVOUS AND TO MIND THIER OWN BUSINESS. ITS NOT A BIG DEAL. ME AND MY HUSBAND BOTH DID IT. MAYBE OTHER GUESTS OR MEMBERS WILL JOIN YOU
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i say dress up nice go out to dinner then dancing and injoy a night out then as all couples do see what happens after,make a wonderfull night out togher the memories will last forever im sure for u as well.
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go for a pumping cadio dance class, have a shower, watch a movie with a glass of wine and sum chocolates...\nget funky with sum1....
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go and have a hotel party with burtsting music and evryone dancing till like 5:00 int eh morning u staying up and doing prank phone calls
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Practice with a good partner, be healthy and dress appropriately. You will look good and be a nice dancer.
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Wear it for the actual wedding ceremony. \n\nBring along a change of clothes for the reception. \n\nThat way you both get your way!
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just go with a group of friends whats better going on a awkard date or dancing with a bunch of your close friends. who sed you had to wear a dress. find a nice shirt and a skirt and have fun
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after wedding festivities like the banquet, dancing, toasts, cake, etc.?
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they could do some readings, be ushers, coordinate with wedding planner, an emcee at the reception, in charge of music and drinks, be responsible for the entertainment or gift bags. do you have maids of honor already or groomsmen? would somebody be lighting candles as a symbolic gesture?\nanyway, have a happy marriage. congratulations!