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Welcome Dinner Icebreaker Ideas

MN, on April 4, 2018 at 3:04 PM Posted in Parties and Events 0 45

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I am having a welcome dinner the night before my wedding for all my guests, and most of my guests do not know each other. I have created a wedding app for people to get to know each other, but wanted to see if anyone has any recommendations for a dinner or after dinner activity besides drinking that they can recommend. I am having a destination wedding in Ireland, and everyone is staying in the same place at Markree Castle. We are doing lawn games in the afternoon for people who arrive early.

Ps I wanted to do a murder mystery dinner, but we thought people might find it kind of kitsch.

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Super August 2018
augbride · on April 4, 2018 at 3:07 PM
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I don't have ideas but want to follow because I'm wondering the same!!
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Master July 2018
BoudreauToBe · on April 4, 2018 at 3:10 PM
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Is this a wedding or summer camp?
No one cares that much to meet new people that they will never see again. Have good food and good drinks and call it a night.
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LB · on April 4, 2018 at 3:14 PM
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Pass. I had a DW and also had everyone at the RD/Welcome dinner. Activities are not needed. Good food, drink, and conversation are all you need.
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Mrsbdg · on April 4, 2018 at 3:17 PM
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Alcohol is the best conversation starter out there. Please don't do icebreakers or games. I assure you the people that want to make new friends will.
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Kat · on April 4, 2018 at 3:17 PM
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Yeah I’d skip the activities. As a guest, I’d be annoyed by icebreaker games. People know how to chat amongst themselves.

Lawn games are fun though!
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MN · on April 4, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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Hi,

I think it is pretty clear it is a wedding as I am posting on a wedding website, but some of my guests care. As some guests that are coming alone have expressed concerns to me about not knowing anyone. They are spending a whole weekend together in one place, and will be spending large amounts of time with these new people while my fiance and I are getting ready, taking pics, etc.
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Marta · on April 4, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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I would only do drinks and ppl can mingle as they please. I for one hate ice breaker games and ppl trying to make me friends with other ppl. I think as adults ppl know how to not be awkward and have small talk on their own.
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BoudreauToBe · on April 4, 2018 at 3:21 PM
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They are choosing to travel alone. It is not your problem. Supply them with food and drinks and let nature take its course. You do not need any activities to force people to talk to each other.
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Going to the chapel · on April 4, 2018 at 3:22 PM
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The icebreaker game I play is to walk up to someone I don't know, introduce myself and make small talk. That's truly all that is needed.
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Mrsbdg · on April 4, 2018 at 3:31 PM
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Do you know the guests well that are concerned they won't know anyone?
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MN · on April 4, 2018 at 3:31 PM
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We originally were going to just do whisky tastings after dinner. Did your guests that do not drink and are introverted fare ok with the more extroverted ones that do drink? I am honestly just concerned about the shy guests that don't drink being bored. I would prefer not to worry about one more thing to do, especially if other people have good exp. with just doing a dinner.
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MN · on April 4, 2018 at 3:34 PM
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Yeah I would definitely prefer that route, and not have to worry about one more thing.
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LB · on April 4, 2018 at 3:34 PM
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My guests were fine. I didn't feel the need to babysit them. Just let them be adults.
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Mrsbdg · on April 4, 2018 at 3:36 PM
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Does anyone else notice missing comments?

Do you know the concerned guests well?
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m&j18 · on April 4, 2018 at 3:36 PM
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Could you research a fun Irish games, tradition, etc.? The Irish are known for being very jovial & social, especially at a pub! Are either of you Irish or do you have guests thst live there....perhaps they could suggest a traditional way to start the fun!
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Lindsey · on April 4, 2018 at 3:36 PM
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I think sometimes icebreakers are MORE awkward than just mingling around a room. Plus it reminders me of the first class in every subject in middle school.
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J.Taylor · on April 4, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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Alcohol is an icebreaker in itself. People get loose and start to mingle. I would do lawn games though just because I know my guests would all be into that whether they know each other or not.
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MN · on April 4, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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Only a couple I know well, most of my guests are pretty outgoing. It is my fiance's guests that I am concerned about. Some are very quiet and reserved and some can not drink, and some of them are coming by themselves.
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Kiwibride · on April 4, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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I hate icebreaker games. They were bad enough on the first day of classes or on camp, but as a grown adult? So much nope.

Breaking the ice at a wedding is easy, you have a drink and ask the person next to you how they know the couple. Conversation started.
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Daria · on April 4, 2018 at 3:43 PM
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You mean, like trust falls? The games in the afternoon should give everyone a chance to get to know each other. At the dinner, if you notice some people keeping to themselves or are a little shy, take it on yourself to introduce them to someone you think they will hit it off with.
I can be a little shy around new people, but if you help them find someone with some common ground (Sam, I know you are planning a trip to Boston later this year. Did you know that Sue is from there? Maybe she can give you some tips on the best sights to see!) I find it easier to engage with people.
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