Small wedding reception ideas??

It is absolutely time to bust out the group games!

From old-school Bingo and Simon Says (at tables) to the shoe game and trivia, you can have a "fun and games" reception, instead of dancing.

As for food, you do need to feed your guests. Is it possible to have a local restaurant cater for you?

Agreed. Actually I would do both. My friend did that for her wedding in her parents backyard. Games plus a small dance floor for those that wanted to dance and those that did not had games.

I agree that games can really help! You can also do more formal games than board games with casino tables brought in, etc.

For our local reception, we had about 50 guests. Most guests were 40-65 years of age and LOVED our big band and Frank Sinatra impersonator. Maybe find an impersonator or singer to sing the old school songs? We weren't sure if people would dance, but they sure did! Even if only to a few songs, that kind of music is great ambiance that the guests in your age range would likely appreciate.

I agree with adding some songs that were popular when your guests were younger. Lots of good stuff that everyone will enjoy and recognize! Big band stuff is energetic and fun. Maybe set up a playlist and mix it up so you have stuff from various decades that YOU like, first and foremost.