help..boring wedding!!

If it's outside, you could play games. Also, I think if the bride and groom are dancing, it'll get everyone else out on the dance floor. Hope that helps!

We are also not doing alcohol, but there will be lots of dancing!! There doesnt need to be alcohol to have a great party. Everyone will mingle and talk and dance. I wouldnt worry if I was you. I been to plenty receptions without drunks

You could do a photobooth create your own have a little back drop and u can buy the accessories from party city for people to use theres really affordable diys for those and people love them

I second yard games if it's outdoors, and homemade photo booths are also fun!

But don't worry too much play some good music and dancing will happen with or without alcohol.

If you are spending time with people you love and who love you, I don't think you have to worry about things being boring. You will have food, music, and one another's company. You should be fine.

Yard games are always a hit. I'd even throw in the shoe/newly wed game to keep things a little interesting. As long as you guys are out there dancing, other people will want to be out there also.

I'm in the same boat. I told my DJ to be on it and I plann to be up dancing my life away. I'm also using the picture game that another bride posted on here to give guests something else to do besides dance. I'm praying between all of that that our wedding will be fun.

We are doing yard games - but we are also probably going to have a DJ and alcohol. While I do not drink or dance, I feel like I will dance on my wedding and have a good time. My mom has been pretty negative about this - she seems to think that once the cake is cut, everyone over the age of 40 will abruptly leave. We will have a mostly older crowd at the wedding but I still think older people might stay and dance. We have been back and fourth about this several times. If all else fails, you might want to bring some board games as well or cards.

Walmart has cheap glow in the dark bracelets and necklaces you can use. Also maybe had some of "you" in the party such as im going to wear converse' for the reception, the lifting of the bride and groom (your friends lift you kinda like crowd surfing) its the little "different" things that your guest will remember

Have fun non-alcoholic drinks and great food - no one will miss the booze that badly.

Yard games are always fun (lawn bowling, croquet, badminton, etc).

Hire a dance troupe of some type to come in and entertain. If they are good they will really get everyone in a festive dancing mood and it doesn't have to be expensive. Contact local dance lesson places or a college with a dance/theater program. I've seen ballet, hip hop, Irish step dance, ballroom, Hula, and even a belly dancer for a Hindi wedding. If it references your family's cultural heritage, all the better.

I don't know what state you are in, but talk to your venue or look into sparklers if they are legal. Makes a great final exit and a reason for people to stick around. If not, bubbles or flower petals are also nice.

Hire a photobooth or set up your own with gold frames hanging from fishing wire, a backdrop (if you want), fun props/hats (visit dollar stores, etsy and oriental trading) and some instant cameras.

If you have a boisterous friend ask him or her to MC for wedding games if you are truly worried about entertaining.

Bring in a food truck/ice cream truck toward the end of the night or do something like an ice cream bar instead of a big wedding cake.

And spend time with your guests - that's really what a reception should be about - it won't be boring!

If you're not keeping alcohol out because of religious reasons, you might want to get some cheap champagne and make a great champagne punch. They are delicious, and they don't contain enough alcohol to get anyone trashed, but it's enough to make everyone just a little more sociable. Besides, these punches can be delicious.

Just an example: www.cooks.com/recipe/xm06u60l/golden-wedding-punch.html

You probably can't get a photo booth if your issue is your budget.....

My fear is no one will dance, so I included on the RSVP card a place for people to request a song to be played at the wedding. My friends and coworkers raved about it and are looking forward to dancing when their song is played. This could be a good way to accomplish what you want without dipping in to your budget.

My FH was worried about this too because he doesn't normally dance and he's afraid that his friends won't be dancing either (we're also doing an iPod DJ). I think we're going to get some lawn games and have Rock Band or something setup because our wedding/reception is at a huge beach house that we've rented for 5 days. I think that the people there are what makes a reception fun. Make sure you dance and grab your BMs too.

I'm worried about this too. We are doing a simple ceremony and an IPOD. Plus our venue is small so there will be no designated dance floor. I can't decide if we should do lawn games or not.