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Games during reception help

Michelle, on June 24, 2019 at 2:40 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 9

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So we are 48 days away from our big day! I brought some raffle tickets in blue and red
red for the ladies blue for the guys. To take one

so This is where I’m stuck. I want to keep our guest entertained.. so my question is what kind of games can be played with the raffle tickets ?

I just thought it would be a fun thing to do but I’m not sure what to do for the raffles

gifts ?
Dances ? Have a guy dance with the bride or a lady dance with the groom ??
Karaoke? Have the guy sing then give a gift ?? Haha
help me out please ideas throw them to me

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Latest activity by Kalenga, on July 6, 2019 at 1:32 AM

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Melle · on June 24, 2019 at 2:41 PM
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You can use them for the centerpieces to give away
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Hannah · on June 24, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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I like Melle's suggestion. I also see that you're having a formal event. I wouldn't really do games unless it's a more casual backyard style wedding. Dancing, good food, good alcohol, and good conversation are the only things I typically look for in a good wedding. Games are usually more appropriate for bridal showers and the like.
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LB · on June 24, 2019 at 2:44 PM
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I've never been to a wedding with raffle tickets or games. I think just great food and great music is all you need. The rest kinda seems like a kids bday or a carnival. Unneccessary IMO.
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Sinéad · on June 26, 2019 at 7:15 AM
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Hey Michelle!! What a fun idea! Do you mean that you need help coming up with prizes for the raffle winners?
You could give fun prizes like the first slice of cake, a song request or win the centerpiece on their table.
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Michelle · on June 26, 2019 at 1:54 PM
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Hi Sinead
yes I brought sky blue raffle tickets. Considering that’s our wedding colors.. I just wanted to keep our guest going throughout the night..

yes i I was looking for some kind of game to play. I was going have the first guy that was pulled from the raffle tickets sing a karaoke lol

i have a total of 4 gifts... 2 for any 2 ladies and 2 for any men
need some more ideas to do..
maybe dance with the bride ? For the other guy gift???
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Sinéad · on June 27, 2019 at 7:38 AM
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I think a dance with the bride would be a great prize! Maybe you could also let him choose which song you would dance too as an extra bit of fun!
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Michelle · on June 27, 2019 at 8:24 AM
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Good idea thanks for helping me with this
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Sinéad · on June 28, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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No problem Michelle! I'd love to know what else you plan on using as prizes! Such a fun activity for your wedding!
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Kalenga · on July 6, 2019 at 1:32 AM
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I was thinking of games too for our outdoor garden wedding! I like the idea of a dance with the bride/groom. would it be too cheesy to raffle off items too (Ex. A bottle of nice sparkling wine, a gift card to a popular restaurant chain)?
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