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