Shoe Game

The last wedding we went to had this and it was way too long. It was definitely longer than 15 minutes and was so awkward. I agree and do it at your shower.

Personally I don't think weddings need activities or games. The wedding is the activity. To Celia's point don't make adults play games

I guess I understand your point, 10 minutes of every short questions could be very very long. And after awhile it will lose it's umph. 10 questions it is.

I wouldnt enjoy this game for a long period of time

I really like the idea of this game but I don't want to dedicate time to this during the reception. I kind of have a feeling it would be way more fun for FH and I and super boring for the guests....

to compromise we are considering playing it at our couple's shower or our rehearsal dinner.

*oomph

I'd say 5-10 minutes max. I've never seen this game. Celia does lots of weddings so I would never assume she doesn't know something.

I would have each parent and maybe BM and MOH write questions.

My SIL did this. It was cute and funny, but it did go on too long. The key to your wedding reception imho is to know your audience. If it's a younger, I'm here for the open bar, DJ crank it up type of crowd, games like this might not go over well. Keep it short and sweet if you do them at all. If it's an older or more reserved/quiet atmosphere your guests might like entertainment beyond whooping it up on the dance floor.

This is cute for a bridal shower or engagement party but not the wedding. At least that's my opinion, I'm with Celia.

I think it would be fun! 10 questions - and get someone who knows you guys well to pick really funny ones so the audience enjoys them. I love games! And the people who come to your wedding will love to see you guys laugh & have fun!

Ours lasted about 10 minutes and we did it after speeches. Our mc's seemed to fire the questions off pretty fast so it seems like there was more than 10 questions.

It was fun and everyone seemed to enjoy it.

I actually wanted to do this (since we didn't do bouquet or garter toss) but DH wasn't down. I wouldn't have the guests make up the questions since everyone will probably be too distracted to do it. Just have someone who knows you well make up 10 questions beforehand.

This is a cute shower game, but stopping the flow of the wedding so everyone can watch us hold shoes in the air? Probably not.

I hate that game. It's so overdone and boring.

I thought about this...but FH wouldn't want to touch my shoes after me wearing them for several hours. If people get bored, they'll leave. I don't see the point in a game. Don't get super defensive. It's clearly stated in the forum guidelines that you'll get answers you don't necessarily like. Plus, you're obviously new here- Celia is an officiant and has been to more weddings than I'm sure she can count.

I don't really get the point of the game. Does someone win something? Lose? That's what a game is. It does just seem like it'd be awkward for guests. What are they supposed to be doing, guessing along? Then what?

This is always so painful, please do it at the RD if you must.

I dislike the shoe game. You do it before dancing and people sit around awkwadly waiting for the party to start. You do it in the middle of dancing and throw of my groove. Or you do it at the end of the night and expect people to be sneaking out the door.

Do it as a shower game or at the RD if you must, but I'd be bummed to have to stop dancing so the couple can let us know which one cleans the apartment more often.

10 minutes is a LONG TIME! I would do 10 questions, tops. And don't break up the dancing. I would do it while people are eating or right after your first dance.

ETA: as PP have said I'm not a fan of wedding games. Rehearsal dinner or shower are way better.

Not a fan of wedding games