A roundup of fun wedding ideas: Make your reception uniquely you with uncommon, personality-filled touches!
For couples who are planning to hold their wedding ceremony or reception, deciding on the details of the event can be quite a challenge.
Some may think, “I want to include the classic elements I’ve always admired,” while others might want to “create something that all the guests will truly enjoy.” There are many different wishes and ideas.
Among them, many couples also want to “incorporate something uniquely us that will become a once-in-a-lifetime memory.”
In this article, we’ll introduce some slightly unusual and fun wedding ideas.
These are especially recommended for couples looking for wedding elements that guests likely haven’t experienced at ceremonies they’ve attended before.
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Summary of fun wedding performances: Make your reception full of personality with unique, uncommon ideas! (11–20)
Broccoli Toss
Bouquet toss is when the bride throws a bouquet to the women attending the ceremony.
What we’re introducing here is the male version: the broccoli toss.
As the name suggests, you throw a head of broccoli made to look like a bouquet.
It’s meant to pray for fertility and to wish happiness on the person who catches it.
The guys scramble for the broccoli, and it really fires up the crowd.
The more serious everyone is, the more intense it gets.
It might be a good idea to tell them beforehand to give it their all.
And for the person who successfully grabs the broccoli, don’t forget to gift some mayonnaise as a side!
Display guest-taken photos on the screen in real time
Many wedding ceremony and reception venues have large screens installed to play videos like profile movies.
A fun idea we recommend is projecting photos taken by your guests onto the screen in real time.
The “Photo Chouchou” service from Sora Tobu Penguin Inc.
is well known for this.
As the name suggests, you simply swipe the photos you took on your smartphone with a quick “whoosh,” and the image appears on the screen.
Because it’s interactive for guests, everyone at the venue can enjoy it together.
Jacket Ceremony
Are you familiar with the Green Jacket awarded to the winner of the Masters golf tournament? The beaming smile when the champion slips into the jacket is truly an irreplaceable moment of joy.
A similar, ceremonial “jacket moment” is a highly recommended element to include—it’s easy to do since it doesn’t require any special props.
In this ritual, the groom is helped into his jacket as part of his final preparations, and combined with the sentiment of “We’re counting on you to take care of the new family,” it’s sure to be a moving highlight.
This is often done by one of the parents, but it can also be performed by a mentor or someone who has played an important role in the groom’s life.
Dessert serve
A dessert serve is when the bride and groom go around to the guests’ tables and serve small cakes and other sweets.
It’s a different twist from table photos, where you go around taking pictures, or a candle service, where you light the candles on each table.
While plating desserts, you can thank guests for coming and receive their congratulations.
Although it’s called a dessert serve, it’s really an opportunity to chat with each guest one-on-one.
Desserts served in cups might be a bit easier to hand out.
tabletop fireworks
For those who want to add a “high-energy moment” as an accent to an otherwise calmly conducted wedding, we recommend tabletop fireworks.
It’s a moving experience, as if the magic of summer fireworks were brought right to the table.
Also known as the Silver Fountain, this effect is literally a silver fountain: using tabletop fireworks, a shimmering, beautiful pillar of sparks whooshes up from each round table.
And these aren’t the faint, flickering sparklers you stick into a stylish cocktail—they’re bold fireworks that erupt with gusto, delivering an extra dose of surprise.
There are videos of the Silver Fountain on video sites as well, so check them out if you’re interested!
Flower Buffet
At the flower buffet, as part of our hospitality, we prepare many small bouquets for guests to choose from.
Guests can pick a bouquet that matches their mood, outfit, or the venue that day and wear it.
Choosing a bouquet often sparks conversation among guests, creates a sense of unity as everyone wears a bouquet, and—especially for men—helps avoid outfits looking too subdued.
There are so many benefits.
Please give it a try!
Summary of fun wedding ideas: Make your reception uniquely you with rare and original touches! (21–30)
Parachute Bear
How about turning the classic bouquet toss into a parachute bear toss? Load parachute bears into a bazooka-style party cracker and launch them—the cute teddy bears will float gently down and bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
Just like with a bouquet, have your guests try to catch them.
You can make the plushies a pair, or prepare a few with angel-style wings—whatever you like.
It’s an idea that guests of all ages can enjoy, and it’s sure to create a warm, cheerful atmosphere!
