Photo
booths are all the rage at weddings, which inspired me to consider:
what if you could liberate the props a bit and have them going all
over the reception? How many amazing photos would that encourage?
Not everyone loves to dance, and the prop table gives those who don’t
something to enjoy.
Just
the thought makes me want to throw a party so I can see what would
happen! Here’s a list of things I’d love to have. Consider
making a separate table or scattering them among all the tables with
the centerpieces.
- A Beach Ball. You can’t really go wrong, especially as it makes it’s way to the dance floor. Everyone loves to pop up a beach ball. If you’re going with a beachy theme, put out a lot of them!
- A Top Hat. Need I say more? Top hats look amazing, fit in with the wedding, and photograph well. Bowler hats, cabbie hats, any hat with a distinct meaning and look.
- Fake moustaches. Fake moustaches are fun by definition! The best shots are going to be when it finds the Top Hat and a bridesmaid at the same moment.
- Mini white boards with dry erase markers. Probably not all that kid-safe, since they’ll draw on one another, but great for making photo messages to the bride and groom to stumble across in their wedding photos.
- A monocle. Believe me, you can find one on eBay or Amazon. Consider also hippie eyeglasses, oversized sunglasses, or mirrored shades.
- Letters of any kind. Scrabble tiles, foam letters, letter cubes. Same idea as the dry erase markers, people love to spell out messages! Just make sure your more adventurous guests keep it age-appropriate.
- Costume bits, especially if you’re having a vintage or retro wedding. Coordinate them to your theme: feather boas, tiaras, crowns, eye patches, fans, or fedoras. The list is endless! A hit at a costume store or party store, especially when things go on sale after Halloween, should yield a lot of fun toys. If you’re having an awesomely geeky wedding, consider action figures and an Instagram tag.
- Other toys – dice, cards, you name it. People love to play games, and it’s a great ice breaker! If you’re really daring, consider foam weapons or small Nerf guns. Just make sure you’ve got a good clean-up team!
- Anything that lights up! Let your inner kid out and onto the dance floor with glow rings, necklaces, or bracelets.
- Brain-teaser games. Rubix cubes, iron ring puzzles, anything that folks can fiddle with while they're waiting for the salad course to reach them.
Check
with your venue about any restrictions, and consider the age range of
your guests carefully. Above all, have fun!
Love,
Holly
