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Do you ever get bored during the cocktail hour and wonder what time the reception starts? Conversing with old friends can get pretty dull after a few minutes. As you may or may not know, our attention span usually runs out after about 10 min or so. With that in mind, I have gathered together some fun and exciting ways to keep busy during the cocktail hour as you wait for the reception to begin. They're designed to keep guests entertained while you and your wedding party are off taking pictures.
1. Board Games
Nobody can honestly say that they don’t like games! Why not have a few board games strategically placed around the tables and have little signs displayed encouraging guests to play them!
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2. Comedian
Nothing connects friends and family like laughing together. Your wedding guests will be in a good mood for the joyous occasion and many or most know each other, making for a hilarious shared experience. Put the Laugh in "Live, Laugh, Love"
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3. Casino
For the guests who enjoys gambling with money, having black jack, roulette, or craps tables during the cocktail can be absolutely fun!!! The Brides and Groom can use the funds allocate from their winning can go toward their honeymoon funds. This is an alternative to the money dance.
Image Cynthia n Josh's Wedding via D Park Photography
Image Cynthia n Josh's Wedding via D Park Photography
4. Out Door Game
If you have access to an outdoor area, or are getting married outdoors, having lawn games such as bocce ball, croquet, or corn hole can brings out your inner child in all of us!! It is always a big hit with guests! Also, if you’ve got kids joining you at your reception this will keep them busy! It will make the night a lot quieter for everyone, and their parents are sure to appreciate it!
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Jenga & Connect Four: An oversized version of this classic game is sure to garner attention from adults and kids, alike. This couple offered a series of lawn games, including ring toss and other carnival-inspired activities. via Brides
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5. Interactive Hors d'oeuvre
Interactive chef stations during cocktail hour make for great conversation and gets people moving around the room. If you’re veering away from a traditional passing of the Hors d'oeuvre, interactive chef stations are a really cool concept that will get people talking. You will literally have a chef at the station personalized your dishes to you. Popular interactive Hors d'oeuvre such as sushi, stir fry, grilled cheese, omlettes will definitely be a big hit.
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Sushi Bar
Grilled Cheese Bar
6. Card Magician
Hiring a card magician for your special day can help break the ice between guests that may not have met before. Close up Magic is great live wedding entertainment and can help to fill times when the bride and groom are busy. Perhaps during the photographs? Available for Card Magician check out Thumb Tack to help you with your search
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Available for Card Magician check out Thumb Tack to help you with your search
7. Circus Performers
Hire amazing circus acts and circus performers for your next special event! High flying, Daredeviling, Fire Performers, Fire Breathers, Acrobats, Burlesque Performers, Waiters in the Buff, Juggle...talent abounds that entertain your guests throughout the night. Performers will delivers circus acts filled with intrigue and suspense.
Available for Circus Acts Check Out Gig Master and Gig Salad to narrow down your chocies
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Performer by Vau De Vire Society via Green Wedding Shoes
8. Dancer and Entertainer
Hire Dancers that can entertain your guests with dazzling dance move with costumes and glamorous dancers that will liven up any event, with a high energy that will get your guest excited to dance during your reception hours. A standard show would be a dance performance for 10-15 min., depending on the schedule. You can get the entertainer to give your guests dance lesson such as salsa, cha cha, tango, swing, etc. this way it will give them a reason to get off of their chair and dance.
Check Out Latin Dancer Pro to hire dancer and group dance lesson
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Dance Lesson
9. Caricature Artist
Hire a caricature artist to create a work of art perfectly made for you and your guests. Caricatures are fun, playful and totally unique to your guests. Artists can draw your guests in person to create a unique piece and they can even include your pets, kids, and other favorite things in the artwork. Custom art is also an investment that you will have for the rest of your life, much like your wedding!
Available for Caricature Artist check out About Face Entertainment to help you with your search
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10. Interactive Dessert Bar
A Unique Twist to a traditional Shaved Ice dessert. “Snow” is the international specialty dessert sensation that originated in Taiwan. Enjoy this newest dessert sensation at your next event! A Customizable “action station” is set up to serve freshly-shaven snow by Professional Snow Shavers. This frozen treat will engage guests throughout the event.
Image Cynthia n Josh's Wedding via D Park Photography
Image Cynthia n Josh's Wedding via D Park Photography
