5 Creative Ways to Choose Winners for Your Giveaways that Will Elevate the Excitement! ♡

2018.06.26 published

If You're Planning a Prize Draw at Your Reception!

Preparing surprise gifts for guests who win through games is one of the popular activities at receptions＊

The excitement of wondering, "Will I win? What will I win?" creates a fun, participatory atmosphere for guests, making it an excellent substitute for a performance♡

A classic method involves having guests who win a lottery or raffle come forward to receive a gift from the couple,

but by adding some creativity to the selection and presentation methods, you can make the entertainment even more exciting♩

@mami

In this article, we will introduce wonderful ideas for conducting a prize draw for guests at your reception.

Whether you have specific recipients in mind or want to randomly gift many guests, hopefully you'll find inspiration here♡

How to Select Prize Winners① Lucky Dragées

First up is a method of determining prize winners using a [Lucky Dragée] theme.

Dragées are candies made by coating almonds in sugar paste.

You can hide a few dragées inside the cake served for dessert, awarding the guests who find them with surprise gifts＊

In Europe, there is a superstition that "those who find a Lucky Dragée will become happy," so be sure to share that meaning with your guests♡

How to Select Prize Winners② Lucky Cupcakes

Another option is the [Lucky Cupcake] method, which is similar to the Lucky Dragée concept♡

It is common to serve a wedding cake at receptions, but some couples opt to provide a variety of cupcakes so guests can choose their favorite flavors instead♩

They can place winning stickers under a few of the cupcakes,

and those who pick the winning cupcake will receive a surprise gift♡

Just the excitement of selecting a favorite cupcake is wonderful, but the added surprise makes it even more delightful!

How to Select Prize Winners③ Stickers Under Plates

Next is a fun idea where you randomly place stickers on the underside of plates used at a dessert buffet.

Guests who choose the plates with stickers will receive a gift♡

Guests won’t expect a surprise hidden on the bottom of the plate, making it an exciting discovery!

The moment they peek under their plates will surely bring a thrill♡

@y_wedding.repo

How to Select Prize Winners④ Barrel Game

The [Barrel Game], where players stab a sword into a large barrel like a game of "Don't Wake Daddy," is a great way to get everyone excited♡

Representatives from each table take turns sticking swords into the barrel. Of course, you can also nominate guests to participate.

If they hit the jackpot, sparkling ribbon tape will burst out from the barrel, sure to elicit cheers from everyone♡

It’s visually stunning too!

You can also control who gets the prize remotely, making it perfect for situations where you want to create a lively atmosphere but have specific prize recipients in mind.

➡ Just like "Don't Wake Daddy"! Did you know about the [Barrel Game] that will definitely liven up your reception or after-party?♩

How to Select Prize Winners⑤ Air Dome

This couple opted to select recipients for their prizes using a drawing method.

However, it’s not your ordinary drawing; it’s an "Air Dome" lottery similar to what you might see at a large festival or event!

Guests write their names and a short message on lottery tickets, which are placed inside the air dome for the couple to draw.

When the air dome makes its grand appearance, it’s sure to bring out the childlike excitement in everyone♡ It sounds like it will be incredibly fun!

@dog_mt050324

How to Select Prize Winners⑥ Present Relay

Finally, we present the unique idea of the [Present Relay]♩

A gift box prepared by the couple is passed around through the guests, and the person holding the box when the relay time ends receives the gift.

By announcing "Please pass it to someone who is ___" the gift is relayed from guest to guest♩

"Pass it to someone wearing pink clothes,"

"Pass it to someone wearing a bowtie,"

"Pass it to someone who looks kind,"

Each guest has the opportunity to win a prize, and the thrilling wait of when it might come to you can create a unified excitement in the venue＊

➡ The thrilling and heart-pounding reception activity! Have you heard about the guest-participation-based "Present Relay"?

Surprise Your Guests with Creative Gift Presentations ♡

We introduced several surprise methods for selecting prize winners when gifting to guests.

While standard raffles are certainly appreciated, opting for unique guest-participation methods can make your reception even more exciting♡

Consider incorporating gift presentations that can bring joy to your guests♩