Weddingbee Blog

I attended a wedding last summer where I was the honorary “Games Mistress.” (The bride also had bodyguards, not bridesmaids) As Games Mistress my job was to host a series of organized games on a schedule so that there was something going on in an organized fashion. Without someone coordinating it could be hard to get people going with things like croquet or bocci. If you announce that a game of bocci is starting in ten minutes, and then in five and you get someone enthusiastic to go around and recruit people then the game actually happens and it can continue to happen (it’s like breaking the ice).

Other games that we played:
-Three legged races
-Twister (it rained all day, so it turned into mud twister, if there are kids around it might be best to have two games - the kids game and the adults game, the men got brutal)
-water balloon toss
-obstacle course race

Have fun!

Oh and drinking badminton was a bit hit too, although I’m sure it was fun without the drinking…

MK - as for things to do during a sitdown ballroom reception without dancing I’d suggest games that were at the table (depending on how formal you’re going) or scheduled events that are “different”
- Boardgames
- Cards
- Those DJ games that are sometimes fun about who gets the centerpiece or who has the most credit cards in their wallet
- Bingo
- Slide show
- Live Entertainment (mariachi band, professional dance ensemble, acrobats, fire eaters, etc)
- The usual suspects of events - garter toss, bouquet toss, cake cutting, first dance, etc.

okay, while i’d probably never would have thought of this myself, i love the idea! i’m excited and it’s not even my wedding. haha, i do like the above suggestions and i wish i could add one. i can’t wait to see how this turns out.

Agree with irene — provide folding chairs for the elderly, pregnant, bad backs, etc.

I’d say focus on a few main broad-appeal “attractions” (suitable to what people will be wearing, maximizing the outdoor environment) and skip the rest. People entertain themselves by socializing.

Also, back-up plan in case of rain?

This is really awesome. I love different stuff - hmmm - not even engaged yet - but always fantasizing:)

I love it! It’s so different and creative. Taking something that’s trendy to a bit more unique. I love your sense of humor miss gummybear!

love the idea! you could rent a projector and screen and show movies on it. that might encourage people to stay later. if you didn’t want to do a long movie though, you could always do either all wedding related episodes of different sitcoms, or whole seasons of classic tv shows.

for the baskets, what about playing cards, coloring books and crayons (grown ups like to color too!), and random props/accesories to take pictures with/in.

This is quite an interesting idea.
*I also am wondering how I am going to live without my Macbook for THE WHOLE DAY!*
One thing that I just thought of, depending what time you are talking…getting a projector and watching a movie…or slideshow! and then you could break out the wii…or ps3…or even a ps2 (old skool!), even though no one dances, it would be super awesome to rent ddr pads (the metal ones) and play that on a huge projector…who doesn’t love ddr, honestly!
oh, and I LURVE the ice cream truck idea!
keep us informed of what you decide to do!!

i forsee pillow fights…will def be a photo op!