Are Playing Video Games At a Reception Appropriate

I think this depends entirely on the crowd. If I went to a wedding and they started playing video games I would leave, however my younger sister (she is 34) would get a kick out of it and stay and play.

If your parents are paying I would follow what they want on this topic. Also when was your FH planning on playing the games? From what I hear the day goes by so fast you may not have time for them.

That’s tough... to be honest I don’t think of the reception as being all for the bride and groom, it’s more of a celebration with the guests. If your guests wouldn’t be into it then I think it’s a waste. If your parents are paying then I also think they have a say in this. My husband and I play video games as well and I just think there’s a time and a place for that, unless of course all of your guests are gamers.

The ceremony is about the bride and groom. The reception is to thank your guests. If your guests aren’t into video games then this is a terrible idea.

I think it depends. If it is set up on a jumbo screen and more than your FH will be able to play, it could be cool, but you would have to make sure you had the right AV equipment and set up. If you're crowd wouldn't be into it, I would veto it, and tell your husband to wait until you get home. This night is about celebrating with your guests and being social.

And he cant play them any other day of the 365-day year from the comfort of his living room?

I dont get this. My husband is a big gamer but this would never fly with me and I would think he was smoking something if he even asked....

Does your venue have a seperate room? That can be cool then. Does he want to make it a challenge or does he just want to sit and play games? Maybe if there is a seoerate room you all can set up a tv and he can join a challenge for like 15 minutes or so. But no one wants to go and watch your hubby play video games for four hours.

I personally would be fine with this. I'm 36 and the inside of my engagement ring says "always my player one" so obviously we both play. For some odd reason people find playing games as an adult to be taboo, when studies shows that the average gamer is 35. Who all is going to be there as guests? Our guests would just play with us or have fun watching other people play as our family is basically just like us. I know that's not the typical composition of guests.

Hm it really depends on your crowd. Yes, this is your day but you also want to make sure the guests are happy. I guess it would be ok if you have a lot of gamers but honestly you can game every day of the year I would think that the wedding does not need this.

This is a giant NO for me. Not because it's non-traditional, but because playing video games is not a large-group activity. Sure, the same can be said for cornhole or whatever, but those are social activities where participants are generally talking, drinking, etc., not sitting staring at a screen.

No, I don't think they are appropriate for a traditional wedding. Our wedding will have a Wii set up, in the kid's room to occupy them.

Hi Kate! Maybe you could offer video games during your cocktail hour? This way guests are able to enjoy something that you and your groom love without taking away from your entire reception! Where would the video games be located at the wedding? Would there be a separate room for people to participate in them? Also, have you considered playing a family fun video game such as mario kart, dance dance revolution, or pac man?

I would be very hesitant on this. I think it could be seen as disrespectful and dismissive by some guests, especially as its not something that can involve several people at the same time. Also, I would be cautious that FH might play to the exclusion of sharing the evening with you and other guests. That said I wouldn't be surprised it my FH and his GM play Over-watch after getting ready/before pics in the groomsman suit. But I would 100% NOT be OK if the game system made an appearance at the reception. Maybe that is a compromise for your FH? If it is primarily himself and GM who would be playing they can set up their systems and play before the events/pictures start in the groom-suite.

I agree with a lot that all the PPs have said - it depends on the crowd, it's your wedding but the reception is a guest thank you, you could do it during cocktail hour, etc. - but I also think it sort of depends on the games you would play as well. If it was vintage-esque stuff like, I don't know, Mario Kart or Pacman, then you might be able to get away with it. But any of the more niche and intensive games I don't think would fly.

How have you chosen to answer your FH, Kate? Yea or nay on the video games?

If there was an after party of some sort, then yeah, definitely go for it. But I don't think there should be video games at the main reception. It just doesn't seem like it fits. But then again, maybe your crowd are avid gamers that would appreciate that sort of entertainment.

Hi I'm sorry but video games are not appropriate at a wedding now he can do all of that the night before with his friends. But that time is for serious business and not to play video games at your wedding. This why also that no TVs should be playing either if you chose a club it's a distraction for serious business

Personally, I think video games are inappropriate it is his day too so i don't think he should play video games while you're celebrating your special day. And if he fights with you about it then tell him that it's not appropriate for him to play video games at your wedding reception.