Category Archive

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…

tumblr m9dk6vw6VT1qjhzvpo1 500 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Show your support for same-sex marriage by giving them your first dance

Bestselling author John Green recently attended the wedding of two friends. The pair decided, in lieu of a first dance, that they would honor the same-sex couples in attendance by letting them have the first dance instead. Here’s how it went down, including the song choice that made me choke up.

first dance alternatives on offbeat bride alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Make the first dance less nerve-wracking: GROUP DANCE!

Feeling first dance shy? If you want to dance, but are feeling the pressure, nothing says you have to dance alone. Grab your wedding party, family, or in Juno and Noah’s case… a whole bunch of sisters doing an awesome choreographed group dance.

first dance alternatve first rubiks cube on offbeat bride alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Have a Rubik’s Cube competition instead of a first dance

Sometimes you just don’t dance. So what do you do if you want to have a little reception highlight as a couple without hoofing it to music? How about a little friendly competition between newlyweds?

5246916819 97315e03db z alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Use a projection screen or a big wall for a video game reception

Have access to a big projection screen or a big white wall? Instead of using it for a slideshow, use it for epic video game fun that most people can’t get at home on their small screens