Weddings Icebreaker game during dinner - Questions

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Steve LeBlanc

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The client is looking for me to do an icebreaker during dinner involving all of the tables. The idea is to place an envelope at each table with a statement/question. the table writes its top 5 answers....
Example:

- things NOT to do on the first date
- Your new wife puts on a new dress she's bought and asks you: Does this dress make me look fat?
- Your watching a movie on TV and a your wife to be asks: Do you find her good looking?

That sort of thing...

Thoughts?
 
Two things come right to mind...are you giving away the centerpieces?

And you could do the "sing a song with the word love in the title" to release tables if it's a buffet serving.
 
How about a particular Love Song when played will signify which table proceeds to the Buffet Line.
Each table has a "tent" card that displays the song for that particular table.

You could do the Quarter flip...elimination.
Flip a coing...heads or tails. Have members at each table to stand for the flip of the quarter (or have one person representing the table stand. Round 1...Each table chooses before the flip...either Heads or Tails. Flip the coin. Those who were wrong choice must sit down.
Those who guessed correctly still stand.
Round 2., same procedure as Round 1.
Continue until only one table is left. That table proceeds through the buffet line.
While they are headed to line. Begin again, Round 1...Round 2...Round 3...however long it takes.
You'd be surprised how some tables root on their representative.
Last table gets the Quarter.
 
there is a website I posted in the partry and interactive forum that deals with weddings

ask ahoustondj he knows he just plays music
 
Here's what I do (if approved by B&G)

I have a form that is called "How well do you know the bride & groom?"

It contains 10 questions. It instructs the guests to try & match what the B&G have given me. They are to discuss the questions as a table and if they are not sure, they can guess, but keep it clean, because I am going to read some of the answers. On the top of the form, it asks their table number (if applicable)

If we get at least one match for each question, the B&G will share a long romantic kiss.
The B&G fill one out so I know the answers.

As the guests are taking their seats I visit each table & give them one form & a golf pencil.
1/2 way thru dinner I will collect them & read the question & read some of the answers.

At the end of the evening, I give all the forms to the bride & groom as a little keepsake. (they appreciate this)

This is a GREAT ICEBREAKER to get people at the tables talking & to help pass the time.
I am not the type of DJ that plays stupid games like pass a dollar bill around, etc.

It's fun. 3/4 of my clients request to do this one.

Questions:
Where did the B&G meet?______
Name of the person responsible for them getting together?____
Where was their first date?____
Name of their favorite restaurant?
Name a hobby or interest they share?___
What song will they choose as their first dance?_____
Etc. Etc.

The key is to keep it simple. Anymore than 10 questions, guests tend to ignore it. Reading them must involve proper timing & be fast paced. Do not drag this out by reading every answer written. People tend to tune you out if it drags out to long. bla bla bla

I've had B&G's take my idea & use their own questions (they provide the forms. mine are pre-printed) There are many different variations for doing this.
 
Bill Kexel said:
I suggest it to my clients. (I OFFER a lot of suggestions to them)
You'd be surprised how many LOVE the idea.

Maybe you should listen to your "Planner"?
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I like the shoe game. For some reason the trivia thing just falls off the cliff (for me at least).
 
DjDennis said:
there is a website I posted in the partry and interactive forum that deals with weddings

ask ahoustondj he knows he just plays music
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You got that right Dennis, I only play music. I am not a kindergarten teacher trying to keep children occupied nor am I a Summer Camp attendant trying to entertain children neither am I a Game Show Host. I just play music plain and simple. If my client wants a Clown, I would be more than happy to refer them to a company that provides the same.
 
STUPID is subjective Games are as well. Sort of like I wont play cheese. Limit yourself all you want within your comfort zone obviously.
 
my comment wasnt that I myself wont play cheese but as a general comment by some DJs
Bill Kexel said:
It's not cheese. it's called interaction.


(also..The Shoe game is commonly called the Newleywed game)
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It's funny I have been reading articles online written by people (probably other DJs) that poke fun at other wedding DJs they consider cheesy. The truth is, it's a no win situation.

What some call cheesy may be the interaction (games & fun) that the client has requested. If the DJ just plays music, people view him as boring, lame or a human jukebox.

Example: I recently heard a corporate christmas party committee describe that they did not want a boring DJ or the typical "cheesy DJ" that does all the lame games & schtick......but they want it to be a fun party that involves everyone.

Interesting.
 
Bill Kexel said:
If the DJ just plays music, people view him as boring, lame or a human jukebox.
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Bill oh Bill, you must be referring to either the people in Arizona or to DJs who use Windows Media Player to play their music. What DJ software do you use? Oh I'm sorry. Wedding DJs play canned lists from the B & G and push play while playing Game Host! Now that is interesting! Not!:tribiggrin:
 
Games are fine (if that's what you do). Just wait until people are finished eating.

Whether the B&G want it or not, I am completely against games during a meal. The meal is one of the most expensive elements of a wedding and takes an incredible amount of time and effort to prepare and serve. It's insulting to disrupt it with games. Also, a great amount of the guests look forward to it and may not have had time to eat while getting ready and traveling. There's nothing worse than raising your prime rib to your mouth and having the DJ start some game.

As Canute mentioned, they're not children. They are grown adults. They can figure out how to "break the ice" on their own.

Bill Kexel said:
What some call cheesy may be the interaction (games & fun) that the client has requested. If the DJ just plays music, people view him as boring, lame or a human jukebox.
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In that one statement, you are insulted by interaction being referred to as cheese while at the same time calling others boring and lame. It's subjective.

The sad thing about games/interaction is that nobody ever considers what the 100+ guests think about it. The DJ or the B&G are pulling the strings. Everyone is expecting to hear music. Not everyone is expecting there to be "interaction". The success of the reception is ultimately based upon how the guests will react.
 
Bill Kexel said:
I recently heard a corporate christmas party committee describe that they did not want a boring DJ or the typical "cheesy DJ" that does all the lame games & schtick
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they dont want BORING, but they don't want a CHEESEY Dj with GAMES or SCHTICK
guarantee they wont be happy with ANY DJ wth those rules
 
Ausumm said:
they dont want BORING, but they don't want a CHEESEY Dj with GAMES or SCHTICK
guarantee they wont be happy with ANY DJ wth those rules
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I think the word "boring" is aimed at the selection of music rather than the personality of the DJ. Unless you're some sort of celebrity, nobody is expecting a floor show. Not being able to read a crowd and make (and possess) the right music, makes for a boring event.
 
Hank Davidson said:
I think the word "boring" is aimed at the selection of music rather than the personality of the DJ. Unless you're some sort of celebrity, nobody is expecting a floor show. Not being able to read a crowd and make (and possess) the right music, makes for a boring event.
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good point
still seems like they dont really know WHAT they want.

p.s.
I "am" a celebrity, thank you very much!
:tricool:
 
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