Activities and recreation are an important part of
        making sure all the wedding guests enjoy the reception.
        These crafts, games, and other activities are planned to
        entertain the bride and groom and all their family and friends

        who are attending this celebration.

 

 

                 MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

        Live music provided by guests

        Couple prepare music for marriage ceremony

             and reception

        Catering service has CDs of

             Classical wedding music

             Romantic music for flute, violin, guitar,

                 piano, and orchestra

             Catering service has modest sound system

        Musical choices must reflect the peaceful

              atmosphere of the gardens with acoustic,

              not amplified sound, and volume that 

              respects the peace and quite of this

              mountain neighborhood.

        Dancing is welcome on mountain meadow

              flowers and grass

 

              TRADITIONAL WEDDING ACTIVES

        Toss Good Luck rice mixed with 

              dried flower petals 

        Blow Good Will bubbles with large and 

              small bubble wands

        Decorate newlyweds vehicle with ribbons, bows,

              and whipping cream

 

                 ARTS AND CRAFTS

        Make and Share
            A bookmark or greeting card
            Decorate a paper box
            Sew a lavender sachet
            Make a lavender potpourri basket
            Assemble various wind chimes
            Paint flower magnets
            Put together birdhouse or feeder
            Compile a scrapbook or photo album
            Draw and color pictures


                     FUN AND GAMES

           For every age to enjoy together
       Lawn games
            Croquet, horseshoes, badminton

      Table games
            Chess, checkers, dominoes, backgammon
       Card games
            Cribbage, gin rummy, pinnochle, go fish

       Children's games
            Doras Candyland and Shutes and Ladders            

       Playground equipment for young children  

       Relaxing in a comfortable chair with congenial

            company, tasty food, an umbrella, and
            a fine view.

 

                   AFTER THE SUN GOES DOWN

        Chairs, benches, and end tables clustered

             into informal groups

        LED lights and solar lights, in various fixtures,

             provide gentle luminosity 

        Bowls of wrapped candy, fancy nuts, and

             candied fruit available

        Hot and cold beverages served

        Chilly weather

             logs fires in metal fire pits with 

                decorative hoods provide warmth

             Ingredients available for shmoors 

                and other toasted goodies

             wind and rain protection