Games, games, and more games

With the success of Wini & Kin Wai's reception last Saturday, I've been inspired to offer more "Game-alternative" receptions rather than the typical "formal program followed by dancing" that most weddings end up being. For Wini's wedding, she knew that most of her guests wouldn't dance, so we helped her design a program that had the guests playing a variety of interactive games instead. The guests really competed and had fun, and many stayed all the way to the end, in order to see who the grand champions would be.

So when I met with HIDEMI & PRESCOTT for their wedding next month, I mentioned it...and was pleasantly surprised when they took to the idea. Because of limitations in the ballroom and the timing of certain events beyond our control, dancing would have been awkward...but having interactive games would certainly work! And because of the unique nature of it, it would certainly be more memorable.

Then I met with CELESTE & CRAIG for their wedding in August. She originally had some fun ideas she wanted to incorporate into her party. We took her ideas, brainstormed a little, and came up with a whole plethora of games and crazy activities to involve and inspire their guests! Here's what's funny: their party will be at Rumours nightclub at the Ala Moana Hotel, originally because they wanted to have dancing at the end of the night. But after talking to her, she may want to simply have interactive games throughout the evening!

Interactive games...this may be the new thing in wedding receptions...

It also proves that having a good DJ is nice...but having an extraordinary Master of Ceremonies will help to make the party even more fun and memorable. In these cases, these weddings aren't even having dancing...but they will still be very lively and exciting!

Today's Tip of the Day comes from my conversation with CELESTE. Here's a fun activity to play during dinner. It's based on the Newlywed Game, so if you're having a lot of couples at your reception, this would be a lot of fun. Basically, call outgoing couples to the dancefloor, and have them stand back to back holding their shoes in their hands. Each person holds one of her shoes in one hand, and her partner's shoe in the other. Like in the Newlywed Game, the host will read a question about the couple (e.g., "Who does the cooking?") and the couple raises the shoe of the person who best answers the question. If the shoes (and answers match), then the couple goes on to the next round. If they don't, we jokingly tease the couple for not knowing each other that well, and then thank them for participating. It's going to be a very fun and wild activity, especially if there's a lot of missed answers among the couples!