Interactive wedding receptions are quickly growing in popularity and provide numerous opportunities for guests to become directly involved with the celebration. Whether it’s a collection of party games or a series of themed dances, a wedding DJ can offer several different options that will make for a memorable gathering.

4 Options for Interactive Wedding Receptions

1. Table-Release Trivia

This is a game that’s played just before the guests are released for the buffet. Instead of having the wedding DJ dismiss each table according to their number, supply them with a sheet of random trivia about the bride and groom. The DJ will then ask a question and the first table to get it right will take their place in the buffet line. This continues until all tables have been dismissed.

2. Shoely Wed Game

This is another fun game in which guests can learn more about the newlyweds. Two chairs are placed back to back in the center of the room, and the bride and groom take off their shoes, swapping with each other so that they have one of each. They then sit down and raise the shoes with their hands according to the questions that are asked by the wedding DJ, which might include who is the better driver and who made the first move.

3. Kissing Menu

Rather than having guests tap their glasses to make the bride and groom kiss, place “kissing menus” on each table. These list a few tasks that the guests have to complete before the newlyweds kiss, such as demonstrating a kiss for the happy couple to copy or getting your table to sing a love song. Marriage advice and fun stories are also good ideas for this list.

4. Anniversary Dance

For those who want to honor other marriages within the family, this is the perfect activity to include in the evening. The anniversary dance gathers all of the married couples on to the dance floor. As the music starts, the wedding DJ calls out anniversaries in ascending order. If a couple has been married less than the number that was just called out, they step off the floor. This continues until only the longest married couple remains.

If you’re looking for a professional to DJ the wedding reception, schedule an appointment to meet with Party Pleasers in Cincinnati, OH, today. This locally owned company offers some of the finest audiovisual equipment in the industry and has a wide assortment of DJ games available to choose from. Call (513) 417-8316 to speak directly with one of their wedding DJs. Visit their website for additional information on their reception packages.