Games People Play - Weddings and other Party Ideas

Nothing is worse than a dull party.  Now you maybe thinking " But GAMES??  We are too old for games!"  But you would be surprised how well received and fun they can be - not to mention a great ice breaker.
We have had a few played at parties we have DJed and with much success  - here are a few:

• Trivia - At a recent birthday 60th party, the wife gave me a list of questions about the birthday boy.  In between songs, I asked the guests the questions.  It provided a fun trip down the course of the Birthday guy's life.  Questions like:

1. How Many Grandchildren does he have?
2. Where was his favorite spot to take his kids on vacation?
3. What was his first car?

This could be done for retirement parties, Anniversaries, Weddings also.

• Generations Dance - Honor the longest Married Couple with a Generations Dance.  DJ will invite all couples up to dance floor.  As song is played and they are dancing, the DJ would have them leave dance floor by length of marriage - 1year , 5 years, etc - until only the longest married couple is still dancing.

Even those who don't dance much love this!

• Door Prize Giveaway via cake plate - Number the bottom of the cake plates.  After everyone has a slice of cake - Have DJ randomly draw numbers for small prizes you provide.

This is a good way not to have alot of left over cake and great for adults as well as kids parties

YMCA 

• Table Dances - Have line dances written on slips and in a hat.  Have DJ get everyone from one table up to dance floor and draw one of the dances.  That Table must start the dance - and then the DJ can invite more up to the floor

Great way to get everyone dancing!

What games have you seen done?

Article by: Susan Leak - 2Wolves DJ Service

Let's Dance - Ideas to Get Your Guests Boogie - ing

The LAST thing you want is an empty dance floor.  As the Bride and Groom, you must dance - a lot, and encourage your wedding party to join you.  If it

Also, be sure the music reflects everyone's taste, that is throw some Frank Sinatra in for the older set, and some hip popular songs in for the younger people.  Toss in some sock hop tunes, and 60s into the mix as well.

Be Sure to Include the Classics!:

• Electric Slide                
• The Cha Cha Slide
• The Cupid Shuffle
• The Hustle
• Boot Scoot Boogie
• Y.M.C.A.
• The Twist
• Macarena
• The Stroll
• hoedown throwdown

Newer Dance Songs (younger Crowd Loves) :

• The Wobble
• The Wop
• Teach Me How To Dougie
• Harlem Shake
• Gas Pedal
• Nay Nay
• Red Nose
• Happy

Honor the longest married couple, Brides or Grooms Parents, or Grandparents etc

Have the DJ play their favorite song and invite them up for a dance.

Or Do a generations Dance - ask Every married couple up to dance floor.  After the dancing starts, tell those married less than 5 yrs to sit, then 10 years, then 15 etc until the longest married couple has the dance floor to themselves.

Hokey Pokey - Bunny Hop - Start a Conga Line  

Got the little kids attending?  Try these out!  Don't be surprised if everyone joins in!

What Dances are your Favorites??? 

By: Susan Leak - DJ with 2Wolves DJ Serivce - Wedding, Prom, Event DJ for Northeast Alabama