Keeping Guests Entertained...

Wedding ceremonies and receptions tend to have a bit of built-in down time, during which the bride and groom are often occupied with photos and/or greeting each and every guest (yes, we really are going to try to greet everyone!)...and what are the guests doing during this time?  Usually waiting...and thinking about how hungry or thirsty they are, wishing they were at a different table closer to other friends, or trying to strategize dance partners for later.

Well, we are hoping to keep our guests entertained, even when we're not right there with them.  Here are some creative ideas I've come across that I would love to do during a wedding, and that wouldn't be too expensive to provide:

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/summer-good-things#slide_9

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/wedding-good-things#slide_47

Dominoes, anyone?!

We will also have sets of dominoes at each table to keep guests entertained with one of Rodrigo's and my favorite games!

http://images.travelpod.com/tw_slides/ta00/9be/cec/mexican-dominoes-riviera-beach.jpg

Reception Photo Scavenger Hunt: 

http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/79692/detailview.aspx?type=3&id=79692
template at Martha Stewart Weddings: http://images.marthastewartweddings.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/msw_sum09_photoscavengerhunt.pdf
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/226645/i-spy-conversation-starter-game

Each table gets a disposable camera and a list of items or people to find and photograph.  An extensive list of ideas for that list can be found here:  

• http://www.weddingbee.com/2005/03/04/camera-scavenger-hunt/

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