InstantForum.NET v4.1.4CanadianBride.com Talkboardshttp://forums.canadianbride.com/bounce@canadianbride.comTue, 02 Dec 2008 10:34:49 GMT20http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2873-8-1.aspx[quote][b]Tysmom03 (4/6/2006)[/b][hr]When my mom got married a couple of years ago, they had a pianist play all evening and everyone just mingled and such, the dance floor was extremely small but for those that wanted to dance did.[/quote]<br><br>That's a great idea. to kick off the mingling part of your reception, perhaps you and your DH can give a toast to the guests and thank everyone for coming, etc. My FH and I are doing something like that for our second set of guests who are invited to enjoy the dance, late lunch, and desserts (the venue only seats 250 for the meal and we have a guest list that is 300+). A "kick off" toast and then mingle until your fireworks display... ??Fri, 07 Apr 2006 13:07:37 GMTPansyhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2873-8-1.aspx<STRONG>Ideas:</STRONG></P><P>* fireworks</P><P>* sleigh/horse-drawn carriage rides</P><P>* dessert party</P><P>* piano bar</P><P>* martini lounge</P><P>* casino</P><P>* hire a band (rock, swing, etc) ~ it's a small concert not a dance</P><P>* tours of something (winery, castle, surrounding area)Fri, 07 Apr 2006 09:27:48 GMTScotBridehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2873-8-1.aspxI am having a high tea recpetion and then a fireworks/dessert party. :DThu, 06 Apr 2006 22:15:31 GMTEmberhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2873-8-1.aspxI like the piano player idea!</P><P>We did a fundraising event a year or so ago and it was a casino night. We had appertizers and wine and a piano player. It was swanky and everyone had a blast. </P><P>We are having a picnic after our ceremony. We are undecided about the music...we want a first dance but don't want to have to book a tent. There will be less than a dozen people there. Hopefully...lol!Thu, 06 Apr 2006 22:00:09 GMTUneekBridehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2873-8-1.aspxWhen my mom got married a couple of years ago, they had a pianist play all evening and everyone just mingled and such, the dance floor was extremely small but for those that wanted to dance did.Thu, 06 Apr 2006 12:44:29 GMTTysmom03http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2873-8-1.aspxCocktail party!Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:43:26 GMTKatie4http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2873-8-1.aspxI dunno...maybe you could do games or something...you know kinda like a fake casino or something like that...or have the ceremony earlier in the day and do a brunch instead of a supper...just soem thoughts...Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:41:02 GMTcrysandjimhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2873-8-1.aspxHey ladies,<br><br>Does anyone else have two left feet and is opting out of the dance? My fiance and I are definitely non-dancers and I've been trying to think of ideas that we can use to entertain our guests between dinner and the "final event" (hoping for fireworks by my township is trying to make a bylaw against them unless you have a certified professional).<br><br>Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks so much,<br>EmThu, 06 Apr 2006 11:30:54 GMTEmlee