It’s Tuesday again!
Last week we talked
about a trending ceremony tradition, this week we’re switching gears and
talking about a fun game of sorts, that takes place during a reception. Now some of you may be thinking that there are
already too many things to squish into your allotted reception time, or that
reception games and traditions are too cheesy for your liking…however I
seriously urge you to give this idea a second thought.
The Anniversary Dance has to be one of my favorite wedding
games/dances. Here’s how it works; Your DJ will ask that all married couples
come out to the dance floor for a special dance, once they are all out there
dancing they will ask that anyone married less than 24 hours take a seat. At
this point everyone oo’s and aww’s as the newlyweds have to make their way back
to their table and sit because they have obviously lost the game. From this
point on, the DJ keeps increasing the required length of marriage to stay on
the dance floor; 1 year, 5 years, 20 etc. until finally you have the one couple
present that has been married the longest. Your DJ will ask this very special
couple what their secret is, or how they’ve lasted so long and the answer is always
hilariously heartwarming. It’s usually somewhere along the lines of “Never go
to bed angry.” or “Just do whatever she says.” wise, wise words…
Now if you don’t have any older married couples present on
your big day then this game might not be the best option for you, but if you do
it is so worth making time for. It's a great time to get those that normally don't dance out on the floor, that one dance of the night for that husband who knows his wife would be pleased if they went out there. This not only gets your guests involved and out on the floor (a DJ loves a full dance floor), but it gives
other guests a chance to sit back and just appreciate the beauty of long lasting love and devotion, which is after
all what everyone is there to celebrate in the first place.
Photo By Dina Remi Studios
What a great idea and an amazing photo op!
ReplyDeleteAmazing details about your Anniversary Dance! Thanks for sharing this post. I am going to host a surprise anniversary party for my parents on their 50th anniversary. Have reserved one of popular vintage venues Chicago for the party.
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