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Wedding Reception Games Great ideas for interactive Wedding Reception Games Courtesy of The MC Directory taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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Page 1: Great ideas for interactive Wedding Reception Games...Wedding Reception Games MAKE YOUR WEDDING UNIQUE Congratulations on deciding to bring an element of fun, surprise and dare-we-say

Wedding Reception Games

Great ideas for interactive Wedding Reception Games

Courtesy of The MC Directory

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

Page 2: Great ideas for interactive Wedding Reception Games...Wedding Reception Games MAKE YOUR WEDDING UNIQUE Congratulations on deciding to bring an element of fun, surprise and dare-we-say

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Wedding MC Pete Miller hosting some fun games at a lunchtime reception

MAKE YOUR WEDDING UNIQUEWHEN IS THE BEST TIME FOR THE MC TO PLAY THE GAMES?The PRIZESBE CAREFULPREPARATIONThe BLINDFOLD GameThe POPPING THE BALLOON gameThe TRIVIA QUIZMORE TRIVIA QUESTIONSHEADS AND TAILSThe BRIDAL WALTZ GameThe LOVE SHOE GameEXAMPLE LOVE SHOE GAME QUESTIONSSOME MORE QUESTIONSCONTACT US RESOURCES

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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MAKE YOUR WEDDING UNIQUECongratulations on deciding to bring an element of fun, surprise and dare-we-say ‘competitiveness’ to your wedding reception.

Because of the unique style and unknown outcome of wedding games, you are instantly proclaiming your event as memorable for your guests; some of whom may never have been involved in this type of activity at a wedding reception before.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME FOR THE MC TO PLAY THE GAMES?What follows are a few ideas for interactive activities that are best played during breaks in the meal service OR used as a respite during the dancing session.

This started exclusively an activity at Asian weddings - but in the last few years, many western wedding receptions have integrated this sense of fun as well.

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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The PRIZESTypical PRIZES for winnersFor individuals: a bottle of quality wine or large champagne.For groups: a box of chocolates to share - or a ‘scratchie’ (lottery ticket) each

The Second PrizeYou might want to think about the possibility of having a second round of prizes and make it a draw; in other words, a tie or two groups coming first.

This sends a strong message to the entire audience that this activity wasn't meant to be a competition. In other words, it really didn't matter who won; just thank you for getting involved in our special day. Recommended.

The PunishmentEveryone loves a winner - and losing is never the favourite spot. However, with a skilled MC up front, the losers spot can be a great chance for some unexpected fun.

Organise a surprise ‘booby prize’ for the person, couple of group that came last. They are feeling bad enough as it is; so the least thing they are expecting is to come away with a reward.

BE CAREFULWeddings should never be about ridicule. So these games are more of a time-filler rather than a chance to make fun and belittle some guests. For some forms of humour, there is a very fine line between being funny and making fun of people so they feel less successful.

PREPARATIONAll of these games take some substantial preparation before the day to be successful - especially in consultation with your MC.

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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The BLINDFOLD GameUsing a handkerchief, a large table napkin or an airline mask.1) Blindfold the Bride to guess the correct chin of her Groom from all the men assembled on the dance-floor

2) Blindfold the Groom to guess the hands of her bride from all the women assembled on the dance-floor

The penalty for an incorrect answer could be a drink, a jig or push-ups - but the couple always seem to manage to get it right.

Wedding MC Pete Miller hosting the BLINDFOLD game at a lunchtime reception

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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The POPPING THE BALLOON gameThis is a couples exercise where a balloon is fully inflated by themselves and stuck underneath the clothes of one partner. The winner is the first to burst the balloon. This is fun but getting the balloon to pop can be quite a challenge.

There is another variation of this where each couple starts with the one balloon around their knees and, without using their hands, have to somehow manoeuvre the balloon up to their chests.

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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The TRIVIA QUIZThis quiz is a group exercise and the MC needs to elect a Captain of each table to tabulate the answers.

The score cards are then swapped table by table , marked and returned to discover who is the winning table.

The questions are based around the "How well do you know?" activities and courtship of the bride and groom.

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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1. What is the brides Asian name?

2. What is the groom's middle name?

3. Where is brides Tattoo? Trick Answer: (no where)

4a. When and where did they meet?

4b. How long have the bride and groom been dating?

4c. How long did the bride and groom date before they decided to move in together? a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 8 months d) 1 year

5a. What food does the groom like that the bride dislikes?

5b. What is their favorite food?

6. What's the grooms shoe size?

7a. Name 3 places they have been as tourists?

7b. What is the brides favorite honeymoon destination?

8. How many children would the bride and groom like to have?

9a. What was one of the naughty things that the groom did during high school?

9b. Which one(s) of these outrageous things did the bride do in high school? a) Imitating a limping man and when he noticed her she told him she had a limp as well b) Ride a 100 kg pig around the yard c) Hitting the black diamond slope after two days of snowboarding...unsuccessfully d) all of above

10. What is the grooms pet name for the bride? a) honey b) baby c) monkey

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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11. How many times did the groom ask the bride to be his girlfriend before she said yes?

12. When and where did the Groom propose to the Bride?

MORE TRIVIA QUESTIONS• Fave TV show ?• Their couple song ?• In what was the bride born?• What is the groom’s birthday?• How many siblings does the groom have?• what are their names?• How many siblings does the bride have?• what are their names?• What is the groom's favorite sport?• The grooms car rego # ?• How long did the bride take to complete this year’s marathon ?• where do they each work?

Alternatively, the Event Host MC can run a ‘general’ on-the-spot quiz with the answers coming directly from the group e.g. who has traveled the furtherest to get here, who has been married the longest, who has the most kids, etc

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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HEADS AND TAILSThe game involves everyone - with the winner being the last guest standing.

It is a game of elimination and seeks to find the person who knows the most about the bride and groom.

You can use the same questions above - making them into a YES or No or TRUE or FALSE.

Each guests visually indicates a YES or TRUE with their hands on their head - or a NO or FALSE with their hands on their bottom.

An incorrect answer forces the guest to sit down and take no further role - apart from barracking for their favourite to win.

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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Wedding MC Pete Miller hosting a trivia quiz at a lunchtime reception

The BRIDAL WALTZ GameSometimes the bride would rather not throw the bouquet but instead award it to one of their guests as a special memento.

The MC starts by asking all married couples onto the dance-floor.

As the song progresses, the MC requests all the couples have been married less than 10 years to leave the dance-floor.

And then 20 years, 30 years, and so on until the couple that has been married the longest remains on the floor.

This is the instance where the bride can award her bouquet of flowers as a form of congratulations for being married the longest.

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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The LOVE SHOE GameThis game is meant to test how copatible the bride and groom are and give them an idea of how well they know each other.

Because this game can take 15 to 20 minutes to complete, it is probably best to have it scheduled in the runsheet (rather than a surprise inclusion) so the couple already know it will be done - without first knowing the questions.

Although the MC usually hosts the Love Shoe Game, it can be done by someone who is well-known to the bride and groom (such as a confident groomsmen or a bridesmaid).

After the last speech, and before the wedding cake is cut is the best time to play the Love Shoe Game. The MC makes an announcement:

‘The Bridal Party have decided that it might be worthwhile to see how compatible JOHN & SUE actually are. Therefore we have put together a little test that will gauge to what extent this match has been made in heaven.’

(This is the cue for a reliable staff member on the opposite side of the floor to simultaneously bring a chair each out in the middle of the floor in front of the bridal table and place them together back to back.)

‘Now JOHN & SUE if you would please take a seat’ (The bride and groom make their way onto the dance floor and sit down - back to back)

‘JOHN & SUE will you please take off your shoes’. (They do so)

‘Now JOHN please give SUE one of your shoes and SUE give JOHN one of yours.’ (They do so)

‘JOHN & SUE please listen carefully. I am going to ask you a series of questions relating to courtship and married life. To answer each question you both simply raise high into the air the shoe of who you think the answer applies to. You must raise only one shoe at a time and you must not turn around to look. Are you ready?’

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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You can see from these photos the bride and groom having a ton of fun time playing ‘The Love Shoe Game’

with their MC Laura in the background running the show.

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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EXAMPLE LOVE SHOE GAME QUESTIONSOn the day you first met who first made eye contact and began to flirt, JOHN or SUE? In other words, who made the first move?

Who is more romantic, JOHN or SUE?

Who said “I love you” first, JOHN or SUE?

Who first hinted about marriage, JOHN or SUE?

Who was the most enthusiastic about making all these wedding arrangements, JOHN or SUE?

Who is more likely to be running late?

Who takes the longest to get ready when you go out?

Who is a better dancer? (if they disagree then make them prove it)

Who is more likely to control the TV remote control?

Who is more likely to want a late night chocolate fix?

Who is more likely to wake up grumpy?

Who's the first to make up and apologize after a fight?

Who is the best cook?

Who is more likely to want to go and eat out in a restaurant?

Who is more likely to leave dirty dishes in the sink?

Who is more likely to leave a dirty sock on the floor?

Who is more likely to make the bed?

Who is more likely to take out the rubbish bins?

Who becomes more ‘clucky’ around children?

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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Who has the wackier family?

Who is the messiest?

Who wears the pants in the relationship?

Who will be the first to say “I want a baby”?

Who will then be the first to say “Let’s start practicing tonight”?

And finally, who will be the first to fall asleep tonight? OR And finally…who do you love the most in the whole wide world?

Conclusion: After all the questions, the host announces ‘The results of this test mean the following …’

(0 – 5): HMMMM. Good luck. (6 –10): A few surprises are awaiting you.(11-15): You are both very compatible. (16 – 20): This is a match made in heaven.

“JOHN & SUE your score was 17 out of 20 so this is indeed a match made in heaven.”

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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SOME MORE QUESTIONSWho’s the better kisser?Who was more nervous about your big day?Who’s the most stubborn?Who makes more of the decisions?Who did most of the wedding planning?Who spends more time on Facebook?Who is more cheesy/mushy/lovey dovey in the relationship?Who is always right?Who spends more money?Who talks more?Who is more creative? Who is the better dresser? Who is more likely to get lost? Who is neater and more organized?Who will deal with the spiders? Who spends most of their time in front of the computer?Who goes to bed earlier?Who snores the most?Who is better at keeping surprises?Who is the better driver?Who is better at keeping secrets?Who is more spontaneous?Who has the better taste in music?Who is funnier?Who is less likely to reach for their wallet?When you have kids - who will they listen to more, Mum or Dad?

taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller

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taken from YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC written by Pete Miller