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Reception Advice

We’ve got tons of obscenely fun wedding reception ideas, which might mean stuff like wedding reception games, wedding reception songs, fun other things to do when there’s no dancing at your wedding, wedding toasts, and so much more…

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Get everyone involved in a maypole dance

A maypole dance is traditionally popular in areas like Europe to celebrate the first day of May. But Renaissance Faire goers have probably seen it done there too. If you’re looking for an activity to get everyone involved at your own fantasy/Renaissance wedding (or any, really), a maypole can be really good time.

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Play a “stand up/sit down” game at your wedding reception

Jamie and Evan had planned a big outdoor game-fest, but some nasty, rainy weather pushed them indoors. The good thing was that they had an indoor elimination game planned with a really special prize.

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Serve snow cones at your reception

I can’t lie, I like snow cones. So when I saw Julia and Kory and Alysa and Ansell each had a Sno-Kone machine at their receptions, I knew it was a sign.

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Ask your destination venue for help finding fun local favors

Stephanie and Chris had an amazing destination wedding in Honduras, and one of the challenges was finding location-specific trinkets that would work as favors. Thankfully, Stephanie was able to ask the resort for help and found lots of fun items.