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Yup, turtles. Again. We love ’em — and I did warn you we’d be weaving them throughout our reception.
Several months ago, I spotted this blog post. As the photographer writes, the couple shared a kiss at the reception whenever guests rang a bell — but only if the ringer made a donation to a charity the couple had designated.
Daddy Bruschetta, who will welcome everyone and offer his own brief remarks once our guests are seated for dinner, has agreed to briefly explain the “rules” for our dinner game. We’ll encourage guests to clink their glasses to request we kiss. We won’t comply, though, unless the guest contributes funds to benefit the Wetlands Institute.
Here’s where I need your help and input! I’m still unsure whether we should set a price — $1 per kiss? $2 per kiss? — or leave it open to our guests. If we decide on an amount, will guests participate?
Or will they not want to part with a few greenbacks? Would requiring a specific amount raise more funds or discourage people from joining in the fun? What say you, hive?
Oh, and look at the amazingly adorable “piggy” bank we found. This cute little turtle will sit on our sweetheart table — and it’ll be a useful little money holder after the wedding. (When, um, we have money again!)
Did (or will) you and your new spouse (!) participate in any sort of kissing game as part of your reception?
We didn’t have any kissing games, but when glasses were ‘clinked’ for the toasts some people thought they were for a kiss and we were more than happy to oblige 
I love your idea and I’d leave the denomination up to your guests.
PS - You’re soooo close! So excited for you!
I think that’s a perfect idea! Bravo for helping out others on your big day. We didn’t do anything as neat as that, but did kiss when guests clinked glasses as well. I would let the donor determine the price, I think you’d be surprised at how generous people can be.
What a nice idea. I’d say leave the amount open to guests, I think they’d be more generous if an amount is not suggested. Maybe instead of clinking glasses they could ring a little bell or something by the turtle bank. This way they don’t have to clink and get up, or try to clink and walk over to the turtle at the same time..? The big day is right around the corner!!! So exciting!!
Thats a sweet idea! I say make it a dollar! A dollar per kiss is always cute! Like a kissing booth! I love the turtle bank. My MOH loves turtles and I call her daughter (our flower girl) little turtle!
I think $1 per kiss is good. If you leave it open, it might get awkward or feelings might get hurt if people try to out-do each other. Just trying to ward off any potential family drama!
This sounds like a great idea, my family also does the “dollar dance” (pay a dollar to get a short dance with the bride during a specific song) for the couple to get spending money for the honeymoon. Someone could do this to raise some money too! Usually guests pay more than a dollar and its always cute watching the ring bearer get his turn
I LOOOOVE this idea. I hope you’ll forgive me, but I plan to pinch it! Both my FI and I have lost grandparents, other family and close friends to cancer. We had been looking for a way to honor those that can’t be with us and avoid the dreaded thousand clinking glasses issue. This is PERFECT!!! We’ll set up a box dedicated to a cancer charity and photos of our loved one and place a bell next to it. Then, when someone wants us to kiss, they’ll have to walk over, put any denomination in the box and ring the bell. Thank you thank you Miss Bru, you’re brilliant!
i think that’s a wonderful idea! i’d leave the donation amount to the requestor but i think this is great.
I don’t know what your friends and family would go for, but maybe there could be menu for kisses…$1 = cheek kiss $3= peck on lips $5=french kiss. (whatever you want) Maybe people could bid more $$ on you to do sillier (not too scandalous)things like “the groom kiss the bride’s hand and all the way up her arm, to her neck and then lips”
What an amazing idea!!! I think your guests will donate whatever you ask because it’s fun! Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
I’d definitely leave the denomination up to the guests. No need to seem pushy about such a great cause.
I seem to be the lone dissenter, but I’d say.just let people relax and enjoy the evening and not worry about giving money to a cause, albeit a good one.
I always thought the dollar dances were tacky, but this is OK I think… I agree with the other about the amount; let the guest decide. I’m sure you’ll get to do a lot of kissing
Let them decide what they feel comfortable with. I also like the idea of the bidding!
hmm. . .I’m with a.m. on this one. I know it’s a cause you feel passionate about, but some people may be offended that you’re turning your wedding celebration into a fundraiser. Not to be offensive, what you’re doing is admirable, but perhaps some could view it that way.
I also feel that guests may find it offensive that they need to donate to a cause dear to you unless it is also a cause dear to them. Why not try non monetary games?
I agree with jhguba. I know this is a GREAT couse (biologist here), but I feel that a wedding is not the time or the place to do a fundraiser. Some guests may find this offensive. If you really wanted to raise some money, then maybe it would be better to tell everyone to forget the wedding gifts and donate to the charity instead.
I think it sounds like a good idea..and everyone that will be there will be family and good friends so I’m sure they wouldn’t find it offensive…..if it were strangers, maybe.
Our DJ suggested that everytime there is clinking a couple will be called out and whatever kiss they do is what we have to copy. I’m really excited about it because I think it will probably get a little silly =]
I LOVE this idea. If I weren’t married, I’d probably still it. I like the idea of just getting them to donate with no $$ attached. But maybe the more money they give- the juicier a kiss.
Ours was at a golf couse. So we had a little putting green and if they wanted us to kiss they had to make a put. It was very short lived because the kids ruined it.
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Mrs. Bruschetta, Philadelphia Age and Occupation: 25, Communication Professional Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Physical Therapy Graduate Student Engagement Date: November 30, 2007 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: St. Thomas of Villanova Church & the F.U.E.L. House About Me: I’m a self-proclaimed grammar geek who loves singing (like, really belting it) in the car. My mister and I are planning a vibrant summer soiree celebrating our passions – including food and Philly – and when we make it official, we’ll have been together for eight years! Being super competitive is in my nature, and talking excessively is in my genes. I’ve got a terrible sense of direction, but can always easily find my way into Mr. Bruschetta’s arms.
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