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Darshanetta
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Please don't be bored

Darshanetta, on December 27, 2019 at 12:53 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 1 15
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I want my wedding to have a beautiful and elegant feeling that is soft and romantic. I don't want dancing and loud music at my reception. I want it to be pretty chill, but I don't want people to be bored. So I thought about doing games, but they don't really fit the aesthetic I want. Then I decided I could do like a paint and sip theme which can also take place as the wedding favors, but now I'm not sure if it's appropriate for a wedding reception.



What are ya'll thoughts on a paint and sip wedding reception? Is it something you would participate in? Do you have any other ideas that I can make my wedding reception fun while still staying true to my vibe?

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Latest activity by Courtney, on January 18, 2020 at 7:49 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I would participate because, well, what other choice would I have? Sit there and watch everyone else paint? I would find it very odd though, and not at all elegant. Maybe you could consider a cocktail style reception with soft background music.

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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    I would definitely say not to do a paint and sip. People won’t want to mess up their nice clothes by painting in them. Or, you’ll get people showing up in clothes they don’t care about ruining, and that would definitely ruin your elegant vibe.


    People don’t need to be given something to do, honestly. Just put on music, feed them, give them drinks, and the party will run itself.
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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    The point of a wedding reception is to celebrate the newly married couple. Also, to allow the guests to mingle with other guests and the newlyweds. It is not to give them an activity like painting. That sounds like a date night. I agree with Gen. Just give people food and drinks and have your DJ play whatever type of music you want played. People can entertain themselves.

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  • Jill
    Jill ·
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    Every wedding that I’ve attended that didn’t include dancing and some sort of music, 85% of the people left after dinner. You can have music and dancing and still have a soft romantic wedding. Why are you against dancing? The things I remember most about the weddings I’ve been to are how good the food was and how much fun I had dancing with my friends.
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  • Darshanetta
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    Darshanetta ·
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    I don't dance, and my family is not a dancing family, so it would be pointless to have.
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  • Anna
    Super August 2020
    Anna ·
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    Why don't you consider a brunch/lunch wedding instead? My cousin did this and had a "high tea" type event so it was very classy and still quite formal.
    For an evening wedding I would honestly leave after dinner if there was no music or dancing.. sorry.

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  • V
    Rockstar July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    I love dancing so I would be very bored at this type of wedding. I also don't drink so the drinking aspect wouldn't appeal to me at all. If I am in nice clothing I wouldn't want to paint either for fear of getting paint on my nice clothes.
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  • Danielle
    Expert May 2021
    Danielle ·
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    That's a tough one. Not painting unless you want to tell people to dress down. No music means you gotta encourage mingling. May be different stations of a caricature artist and poker station, the wedding couple shoe game, wedding bingo or Live local performers like comedians or dancers.
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  • Molly
    Super October 2020
    Molly ·
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    I have never been to a wedding that did not have dancing. Our goal is to have good food and great music. I also agree don't do the paint and sip. I have seen yard games set up.
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  • W-K
    Super October 2019
    W-K ·
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    We did an afternoon tea vibe for my wedding (no dancing or alcohol). People stuck around for a good hour after the last bit of cake was served. It's a really know your crowed type of thing. We had soft background music, plenty of coffee and tea, and an intimate set up that was conducive to conversing. People don't need to be given something to do really.

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  • Madelyn
    Dedicated June 2020
    Madelyn ·
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    My venue (our church) doesn’t allow drinking or dancing. So we opted to go with a photo booth! With the mix of food, a photo booth, and an early afternoon reception I’m sure people will be fine. You could always do something around that idea.
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    I’ve been to several classy dinner weddings, no DJ/dancing. Guests had a wonderful time drinking, eating & socializing. Why not interactive food stations? A chef pasta station. A mashed potato martini bar. A fancy coffee/tea bar to go with your wedding dessert would be much appreciated, and maybe a s’mores bar as a fun dessert option/addition.
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  • M
    VIP December 2019
    Michelle ·
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    What about your friends? What about his family and friends? Those who don't dance won't dance anyway and those who do will

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  • Nicolle
    Beginner October 2020
    Nicolle ·
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    Have you chosen your venue?


    We’re eloping but are likely going to have a dinner party reception for friends and family at a local Botanical Garden.
    Our plan is to have dinner, give guests freedom to walk around the huge indoor and outdoor gardens, serve dessert, and then have people start trickling out. We’ll still have music, but I envision our reception being closer to a dinner party than a dance party
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  • Courtney
    Expert July 2020
    Courtney ·
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    I would not do painting at a wedding. Maybe hire someone to paint a photo of your guests but not actually have your guests painting. I agree with having a brunch wedding or early afternoon wedding if you don’t want dancing or music, but everyone loves music so you could always play soft music like something classical or hire a pianist and make it a more cocktail type of dinner style. I believe those would be your best two options to still keep it elegant. Or if you think some people would like to dance, still play music for them.
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