Would you attend my reception?

Question

ok, so I'm getting married in jamaica (paid for by parents) & having an afternoon reception (paid for by us) when we get home in Nov from 2-5p.m.. we have run into some finacial burdens so our reception will consist of this:

enter as mr & mrs., marriage blessing-5mins, 1st dance, mingle/apitizers/choc fountain/tea/punch (no alcohol), slideshow, bride & groom shoe game, remember that song/balloon artist for kidos, cake & toasting, garter-trick on groom game, bouquet, last dance, bubbles exit.

since we will have already been on our honeymoon we will be going out that night with our younger friends & family bar hoping.

does this whole event sound boring to you?

Answer 1

skip the games!  Other then that, it sounds like a wedding reception!  

Answer 2

I'm sorry but it kind of sounds like a carnival or a child's birthday party. Why so many games? What's wrong with allowing people to talk, mingle and just be together?

The bride & groom shoe game, remember that song/balloon artist for kidos sounds like too much and the garter-trick on groom game? Why?

It looks like you're having only 2 dances. I'd much rather dance than to have to play or watch games.

That's my opinion.  I understand you want to make it fun, but a lot of these games seem unnecessary for a 3 hour period. But I appreciate your concern for your guests.

Answer 3

Hi.  To answer your question, "would you attend my reception?"  YES, if you were my friend, relative, co-worker....whatever, and you extended an invitation to me, I most certainly WOULD attend.

Now, would I think it was fun after all is said and done?  I don't think so.  I can understand that you are wanting to share a bit with family and friends, but what you have sounds more like a child's birthday or a carnival than a wedding reception.

Since you are already married, why do you have to have a grand entrance?  I would skip the "enter as Mr. & Mrs."

Why not:  

~ Mr. and Mrs. greet guests as they arrive.

~ Marriage blessing.

~ Guests to get appetizers/drinks

~ Mingle and chat with guests

~ Slideshow (I presume this is of the wedding or of you two as children?)

~ First Dance  (Are you having a DJ?)  You only mention dancing twice.

~ Cut cake and toasts

~ Serve cake to guests.  I was recently at a wedding where the bride and groom SERVED the cake to the guests.  It was a nice touch.

~ Dance for guests.

I would totally eliminate any games.  I have never been to a reception with games.  Never heard of it.

Sorry, I am not trying to be mean.  Just my opinion.  Again, of course, I would come as an invited guest.

Answer 4

it sounds like fun...but id' want to be one of those going bar hoping after!

Really, this is a chance for those who haven't been able to see you to congratulate you on your wedding and feel included. It's nice you're including things for kids to do. I think it will be nice and your guests will have fun.

Answer 5

I think it sounds perfect. Receptions don't need to be over the top, it is just a time to celebrate your new life with friends and family!

Answer 6

It sounds  fab:)

Answer 7

Sounds like a wonderful time.  Not boring at all.  Entertaining to all who attends.  Congrats!

Answer 8

I very much agree with a few others. Games are not for wedding receptions and I've yet to go to a wedding reception that featured them. Games are for birthdays parties or just parties in general. Your guests will be plenty preoccupied with meeting and mingling and won't need games to keep them busy.

You only mention 2 dances. Will there be no other music played during your reception? Playing music for your guests to dance to would be much better than games.

Other than that, it seems that you have everything covered. Have fun at your reception!  

Answer 9

I think that sounds great.

You've picked a great time of day because people won't be expecting a full meal (and therefore won't expect free alcohol) between 2-5 pm.

My only concern is that you seem to have a lot planned (with the games and stuff) for 3 hours, so if you run late people might get grumpy if they want to get some dinner afterwards.

Plus, you might think you have to fill that time with things, but you will be so busy chatting with your guests and enjoying yourself.

Other than that it sounds like a great plan! Good Luck!

Answer 10

It mostly sounds fun.

However, if I were one of the guests in the afternoon, I think I'd feel a bit slighted that the bride and groom had to scoot out so that they could go drinking.  Can you do the booze binge another day?  

Answer 11

Sounds like fun to me

Answer 12

This is not my type of event.  

Too many games.

No real food.

Games? Not for me

Slideshow?  Unless it's really short & sweet, it's tedious for guests

Balloon artist?  THis is not appropriate for an adult reception (IMHO)

I could go on, but I don't want to get rude or overbearing.  In short, it sounds like a county fair or child's party, not a wedding reception.  That's just not for me.  

Added:  I've never understood the thumbs downs on opinion questions.  The asker asked what I thought, and I told her.  I was not rude, out of line, or insulting.  I should know better in this frickin section.

Answer 13

of course i would attend that reception! its your wedding! once in a lifetime thing!

now if right at this moment someone was getting married in jamaica, no i wouldnt go because .we poor. lol!

but the idea of the reception is great, all friends and family will just enjoy spending that day with you.