It’s all fun and games until an epic cueca starts (learn what it is!)
“The couple that plays together stays together” was the motto of Drea and Steve’s wedding. This was evident from start: the wedding invitation that was delivered in a cornhole bag! Drea is Chilean and took the first dance seriously. They performed a cueca, a traditional choreographed dance from Chile that mimics a couple’s courting with handkerchiefs.
Game on, Wayne: our favorite games to play at your reception and pre-parties
You probably already know that a good portion of Offbeat Bride readers don’t love dancing. But they DO love games — board games, card games, lawn games, video games… all games all the time, amirite?! We decided to team up with one of our favorite party games and sponsors, Cads About Matrimony (the wedding game that doesn’t suck!), to list out some of our favorite ways to get your party on.
PARTY ON, WAYNE. Gaaaaame on, Garth. Let’s do this…
I won’t dance, don’t ask me: a laser tag reception cures a no-dancing party
Sinatra wouldn’t dance, don’t ask him. And we know some of you feel the same way. We love us some reception dancing alternatives like lawn games, Dance Dance Revolution, scavenger hunts, tabletop games, and lip sync battles. Reader ChicagoGal gave us another rad dance alternative idea: a laser tag reception! If you’ve got a local laser tag joint that can accommodate your guest list size, you can book a few hours of non-dancing reception fun pew-pewing at each other or just watching the fun unfold. Let’s see what she had to say about it.
This Magic the Gathering wedding had an official tournament and style for miles
You might remember Sara and Will’s fabulously geeky Doctor Who meets Magic the Gathering engagement session. They were just the most cutest ever in the world, amirite? We’ve now got the whole story of their Magic the Gathering wedding. Get ready for an official Magic tournament reception (sanctioned by official Magic judges!), party game centerpieces, floral bridesmaids dresses, hidden superhero groomsmen, MTG place cards, and so much nerdy goodness to tickle your nerd core.