My fiance and I are getting married in June 2009. We’ve been struggling with what we wanted to do with our wedding reception and dance, when today the idea hit us to theme it like a carnival.
We already rented a park to have the ceremony at and plan on having the reception there as well. We were thinking of setting up a midway, with some inflatable rides, games (plinko, skeeball, the rubber duckey game, etc), and having all sorts of carnival food (hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, popcorn, etc.).
Our families know we aren’t so traditional, so they wouldn’t be shocked by this. What would you think of this kind of reception? Has anybody ever done a carnival themed wedding reception?
Good point regarding the extra guests. We were actually thinking of issuing our guests the same kind of wrist bands you’d get at a real carnival. Would that be over the top?
The park really only has one entrance, so controlling outside guests would probably be somewhat mangeable, but a very good point.
It sounds like it would be fun. One little thing though…… if you’re having this in a public park is there any way to keep "extra" guests from joining in? Some people will see the games, inflatable rides etc…. and think "Oh, boy!!! Free fun and food!" Too many ‘extra’ guests can be expensive and your food could run out before your true guest get served. It sounds fun though.
November 18th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
make sure to get a clown for the children and check into maybe renting a ferris wheel!! Sounds fun Congrats!
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November 18th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
I would love to go to a wedding like this! It sounds like a lot of fun, and any kids attending would have a blast! OK and adults too!
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November 18th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
It sounds like it would be fun. One little thing though…… if you’re having this in a public park is there any way to keep "extra" guests from joining in? Some people will see the games, inflatable rides etc…. and think "Oh, boy!!! Free fun and food!" Too many ‘extra’ guests can be expensive and your food could run out before your true guest get served. It sounds fun though.
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November 18th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Hi. I think it sounds fun! However, to me…an adult…it wouldn’t feel like a wedding reception. It would feel more like a "carnival"….well, I guess that is what you want!
A couple of things though:
~ Again, it sounds fun, but more for kids than adults.
~ If you don’t mind not being the "center of attention" as most couples (especially brides) want to….then it would work!
~ What about anything "traditional," like the cake cutting, first dances?
The biggest obstacle to jump over would be to first make sure that you can bring these things (inflatable rides, etc.) into the park that you have rented. You may need a special permit and they may charge you extra because of these things. Just check with the parks and recreation department of the city first.
And, as someone pointed out….you would need to have someone at the door to make sure they are "wedding" guests, not just park goers.
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November 18th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Great idea. It will be fun and different
Wrist bands are good to keep unwanted people from joining in
or ask the town about a permit that if unwanted people wantt o join ask if you can ask for a wedding dontation
for the food make sure to have the french fries and cotton candy!
And check local ride places, you may be able to rent a small ride for the day at a reasonable price.
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