A typical wedding reception usually consists of a grand entrance, a first dance, toasts and cake cutting. Why not make your wedding reception unique by incorporating video? The current trend of baby photos rotating on a screen is a great way to walk down memory lane, but consider these fresh new ideas to make your reception stand out from the rest.
INTERVIEW THE PARENTS
Ask each set of parents to jump in front of the camera for an interview. They can tell quick childhood stories of the bride and groom growing up. Or ask them questions about the couple. Questions could include:
- How did the Bride and Groom meet?
- How did the Groom propose?
- How many years have the couple been dating?
- When did you know marriage was in their future?
You may be surprised and amused at the answers. The laughs and entertainment will be a hit with your guests.
GET THE BRIDAL PARTY IN ON THE ACTION
If you have a lively bridal party, ask them to make a music video lip snyc. Or, maybe they would like to act out a dramatization of the first date, first kiss and proposal. Or perhaps, they can just send their words of advice to the couple for a long last marriage.
LOVE STORIES
An
interview with the bride and groom describes how they met and fell in love. Consider interviewing each separately to see if there are cute differences in each version. Include photos of first dates and important milestones. Or, if available, include video of the actual proposal.
All of these ideas can be done on your own or with the help of a professional. Have fun and be creative!
