Wedding Entertainer – Page 13

Bouquet Activities

Published on April 10, 2012 by djxtcnetLeave a comment

When a couple orders the wedding bouquet, it might not seem that any “activities” will come from it other than as a thing to hold. But the bouquet can be the source of many interesting activities and meaningful gestures.During there ceremony there are all kinds of possibilities. Certainly you can go traditional and have a flower for both the mothers . The moms, in particular, love this activity and guests usually appreciate it as well. But what if you turned that traditional gesture on its head and supplied flowers for both the mothers and the fathers? If the couple supplies flowers to both the men and women, there are a couple of ways to do this. What if dad’s flower was enclosed in a verse that he will then get up and read at the ceremony? What if it was a flower to recognize the members of the family who have passed, and it gives dad an opportunity to recognize those family members?If the couple chooses not to have a unity candle, but wants some gesture like it, they can have a bouquet designed by having several small bouquets put together. At an appropriate time during the ceremony, the wedding bouquet is “broken up” and various people might receive a share, such as the mothers and fathers of the couple .Now, if the couple wants to hang onto the wedding bouquet during the wedding ceremony, but is willing to have some fun with it at the reception, there are a few options there as well. How about a dance involving the wedding bouquet? This is silly, but fun. The wedding bouquet is on display somewhere near the dance floor and guests must guess a flower that’s in the bouquet before they can enter the dance floor. The first few guests might not have a problem as some flowers are obvious, like roses and tulips, but others might give people pause. Of course, this won’t work if the bridal bouquet is all roses or some other single and obvious flower but for a traditional mixed bouquet, it can work well.For a naughty touch, the couple can hide a garter in the wedding bouquet and actually put it on before it gets taken off. Or there can have a couple of breakaway bouquets that are wrapped in garter belts, so the main one doesn’t get thrown, but instead the tiny bouquets with garter belts attached are thrown.When it comes time to throw her bouquet, there are several options. Some couples choose not to keep their bouquet and simply pluck one flower out of it before chucking the whole thing during the bouquet toss. This is an alternative to having a special bouquet set aside for throwing, and there are others as well.Are there are a lot of single women coming to the wedding? Maybe one thrown bouquet won’t be enough. Many couples these days are opting for something a little more fun. There are a few options, really. One popular option is to have the florist create several small bouquets and then bundle them to look like one bouquet. They are tied lightly with a ribbon. When it comes time for the bouquet toss, untie the ribbon, and throw the “bouquet” which is actually several little bouquets. Several people will catch the bouquet, rather than just one.

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Active Wedding Reception Games

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Planning for a wedding is a painstaking task. There are so many aspects to think of. Things like linens ,invitations, back drops,centre pieces, etc etc etc.It may seem virtually be endless.Here are a few tips, activities and games that can be used and shared to help lift a bit of the stress and burden.

The number one complaint regarding weddings is the reception. We have all been to a regular wedding that follows the same old pattern. We welcome and celebrate the new married couple, we do a bit of dancing, and enjoy cake with them. There are those few stand-out couples that put together something exciting and interactive that helps to make the night enjoyable for everyone in attendance.One fun and active game that can be played by all your guests, including grandma as well as the young children, is “want it now”.In this game, you designate a master of ceremonies (if you have a DJ for your wedding reception, this person can serve as the DJ). The MC will have a list of “wants” prepared before the reception. Everyone sits at their tables, and waits to hear the command. The MC says he wants a person with painted toenails. All the women with painted toenails run to the front of the room, toward the MC. Each time a table sends someone to the front first, they get a point.Points should be tallied during the course of this game and prizes awarded at the end of the game. Be sure to have some obvious “wants”, as is the painted toenails, or a man with a moustache or a child with a pink dress. But also include some surprises, like “a man with a brown purse” which will require a man to find a woman at his table with the brown purse and run up to the front of the room with that.

Another fun wedding reception game that includes all your guests is musical chairs using men as the chairs. All the men line up and kneel on one knee. The women begin playing the game of musical chairs, but when the music stops, they must find a knee to sit on. No “chairs” are removed during the version of the game, but instead people are eliminated when either the man falls down when the woman finds his knee or when the woman falls down. Both are out either way, and if both fall down, they are also both out then (as well as perhaps a bit bruised). This is a fun game that often brings on gales of laughter and adds to a relaxed reception atmosphere.

If many guests are traveling a good distance to the wedding or don’t know many other guests, it’s always fun to include a game that will allow them to not only get to know each other but the bride and groom as well. For this game, you’ll need a MC again, which can be a very outgoing member of the wedding party or the DJ. The reception guests are broken into two groups, which can be as simple as having people count off “1, 2, 1, 2” and so on until the entire guest list is either a “1” or a “2”. Then the two groups band together for the duration of the game.The DJ, or MC, offers a series of questions relating to the bride and groom. The teams should work together to answer the questions, then as quickly as possible provide the answer. The bride and groom will confirm if the answer is correct or not. This is an excellent way for otherwise “stranger” guests to get to know one another and have some fun in the process. It’s also an excellent way to get to know the couple !

Organizing games at a wedding reception is a great way to get people involved and make them feel they are truly a part of the celebration. It’s also a way to fill time, if the wedding planners know this isn’t a “dancing” group or if you want to loosen people up for a long night of celebrating. Whether a small or large wedding, reception games work for just about any group.In addition, don’t assume wedding reception guests will be offended or annoyed by these active games. Most people report to wedding planners they truly enjoy being more active and having fun games to play during a wedding reception.

If you are looking for more games that can be played I suggest the DVD by Robbie Britton “Interactive On A Mission ”

Pre Wedding Activities

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Planning pre-wedding activities is a little something extra that’s not required, but certainly fun and entertaining for the guests. If the couple keep in mind the distance some guests have traveled and keep activities relevant to that level of fatigue, they’re sure to hit on some winning activities.

As you go about planning activities for the wedding, keep in mind other factors as well. Do many people have children with them? Will you provide childcare or will the children be participants in the activities? If you have several guests who are older, perhaps activities can be tailored in a way they can participate as well.

Some of the more popular pre-wedding activities include things like a group manicure. All the members in the wedding party or those that are close to the couple head to a nail salon and get their nails done. This can be relaxing for many groups and provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the wedding weekend. Some might choose to golf or play a game of tennis or cards while this is going on.

Many couples choose to provide structured activities for their guests prior to the wedding. If the wedding is on a Saturday night, for example, they might choose to provide a Friday activity, especially if most guests are local to the wedding. You might have a wedding luau. Many times pre-wedding activities center around pre- wedding parties, but what about a party that includes all the members of both families? You could plan some fun (and appropriate) games and head out to a restaurant for a night of fun and games. Be sure to limit the drinking and carousing as this might not sit well with some family members.

Here is a fun activity that can be done right before the wedding. Have someone begin a gift basket. The theme of the basket is “advice for the couple” and could be started by the wedding party or attendants . They take the basket to someone else’s house, perhaps an aunt or cousin and leave it on the doorstep. That person adds an item (a book on how to end spousal arguments? Or a CD of romantic music?) and brings the basket to someone else’s house. This activity can begin a week or two before the wedding and everyone should know it is coming around.The basket can also be circulated the weekend of the wedding, but this will only work if everyone is local and if they know the basket is coming. In this case, it also might be helpful to have someone bring the basket to a house, collect the item and the take the basket to the next location, reducing the need to have each person take the basket to its next location. Once it’s full, someone can be in charge of putting the basket items together, wrapping it all up to make it look nice and bringing it to the couple . It can be delivered right to the wedding as a gift in and of itself.

Whatever activities you choose, be sure to keep in mind the needs of your guests and the limitations of those guests. If you want to plan an activity that includes everyone. We would love to hear your thoughts . Please comment below , stop by and check out www.djxtc.net , twitter.com/weddingdj1 and our new Facebook page 18008268014

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How To Protect Your Wedding

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We have all heard the endless horror stories about mobile events , weddings and many Toronto wedding djs .Here are a few ways to make sure to protect your once in a lifetime event .

Meet your DJ -you will know if they are the one for you

Hire a Professional DJ-a hobby dj is not what you want to trust for this occasion

Have a binding contract.-all parties know what is expectedHave professional equipment as well and staffing for your function.-quality equipment mean no surprises

Have an insured entertainer-To protect you and all your guest if the need arises .

Why leave things to chance ?DJ XTC Entertainment Services gives you all of this plus more . Guaranteed to bring you an event that you and all your guest will be raving about for years.

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How To Protect Your Wedding

Published on March 28, 2012 by djxtcnetLeave a comment

We have all heard the endless horror stories about mobile events , weddings and many Toronto wedding djs . Here are a few ways to make sure to protect your once in a lifetime event .

Meet your DJ
-you will know if they are the one for you

Hire a Professional DJ
-a hobby dj is not what you want to trust for this occasion

Have a binding contract.

-all parties know what is expected

Have professional equipment as well and staffing for your function.
-quality equipment mean no surprises

Have an insured entertainer
-To protect you and all your guest if the need arises . Why leave things to chance ?DJ XTC Entertainment Services gives you all of this plus more . Guaranteed to bring you an event that you and all your guest will be raving about for yearsWe would love to hear your thoughts .

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