"Surprises at Every Level! An Amazing Interactive Wedding Reception Where Nobody Was Left Behind!"

2019.07.02 published

I Want to Prepare Fun Wedding Reception Productions!

A Guest Participation Type Production That You Want to Include in Your Wedding Reception Program ♡

By incorporating productions that allow guests to join in the fun alongside the couple, the party becomes enjoyable and memorable for everyone, right?

There are various types of guest participation performances such as candle relays and fruit liquor making...

I encountered a guest participation type production at a party that I found to be "incredibly fun!" so I’d like to share it with you ♡

I Was Surprised by the Party Performance of 'My Print × Hibiya Kadan' ＊

The experience I had was at a Halloween party organized by 'My Print' and 'Hibiya Kadan', which also showcased their new products ♡

'My Print' is a company that deals with paper items for weddings. The guest tables were all uniform with Disney paper items!

The day's coordination was a simple and cute series called [Starry] themed around Mickey and Minnie ♩

'Hibiya Kadan' is a leading flower shop in Japan that handles floral arrangements for wedding venues.

The party was held at the banquet of the Disney Resort Hotel, where actual receptions take place. The floral arrangements for the guest tables also had Disney motifs ♡

The dress code was Disney characters. All the guests were dressed up as their favorite Disney characters ♩

The production I want to introduce took place in the middle of the party. For wedding receptions, it would be around the timing of outfit changes.

I’d like to detail the flow of the guest participation performance that I found to be the most enjoyable I’ve experienced so far ♡

Guaranteed to Be Exciting! Flow of the Guest Participation Production ①

First, as the guests were chatting, the host announced, "Suddenly, we have a gift for everyone!"

With the announcement, small boxes for the number of people at each table were brought in.

When the host said, "Please do not open them until I give the signal," everyone was excitedly wondering, "What’s inside?" and "I want to open it soon!"

Guaranteed to Be Exciting! Flow of the Guest Participation Production ②

Once each person had received a box, the host explained, "Please pass the box to the person next to you in a clockwise direction to the music!"

While having fun with upbeat background music, the boxes were passed around ♡

Even guests who were meeting for the first time were smiling as they passed around the boxes, creating a fun atmosphere ♩

Guaranteed to Be Exciting! Flow of the Guest Participation Production ③

After the boxes had been passed a few times, the music stopped, and the host called out, "Stop!" ♡

During an actual wedding, it might even work for the bride and groom to call out as well.

At the moment of synchronizing with everyone, they opened the box in front of them!

Inside were lots of candies and chocolates! Everyone smiled at the unexpected little gifts.

Guaranteed to Be Exciting! Flow of the Guest Participation Production ④

But this is not where it ends! The host announced, "Is there anyone who found a red envelope in their box?"

Then, from each table, voices popped out saying, "I found it!!"

In fact, along with the candies, there was a surprise gift hidden inside, including movie tickets ♡

Each table had one winner. It was a surprise since I didn't know there would be gifts other than candies!

Guaranteed to Be Exciting! Flow of the Guest Participation Production ⑤

Moreover, it doesn’t stop here!

The host asked, "Is there anyone who found a Disney character figure in their box?"

Again, cheers of "I found it!!" rose from all over the venue ♡

Guests who had the boxes with the figures were each from different tables. Prompted by the host, they gathered towards the front of the venue.

With a shocking two-tiered surprise, guests were thrilled.

Guaranteed to Be Exciting! Flow of the Guest Participation Production ⑤

The guests gathered at the front of the venue participated in a bouquet pull ♡

Only one ribbon connects to a large gift box.

The gathered guests represent each table. If a guest from their table wins, everyone at that table receives a gift!

Normally, when it comes to a lottery, if I don't win, I feel like "That's it"…

But knowing that if a guest at the same table wins, I could receive a gift too makes it all the more exciting!

Every table rang with cheers of "Good luck!" and "Win it!" creating a lively atmosphere.

Guaranteed to Be Exciting! Flow of the Guest Participation Production ⑥

The representatives of each table conducted the bouquet pull, and the winner was determined ♡ The moment it was revealed who won, a loud cheer erupted from that table.

The contents were a large Mickey plush toy and gift vouchers. The table shared it and took it home together.

During an actual reception, it would be fun for the bride and groom to introduce the winning guest or for the winner to share a message with them. They could then come forward for a commemorative photo as well! ♡

The Many Surprises Make It So Fun ♡

I introduced a really fun guest participation production from the Halloween party of 'My Print'.

☑ Boxes were distributed

☑ There were candies inside the boxes!

☑ There were movie tickets in the boxes!

☑ There were figures in the boxes!

☑ Bouquets pulled to get gifts ♡

The surprises came in many layers, and since everyone could enjoy the thrill of "I might win too!" until the end, it was a truly exciting production.

What Do You Need for Guest Participation Productions?

If you plan to implement this production at a wedding reception or after-party, the necessary items are as follows:

☑ Boxes for each guest

☑ Candies, chocolates, etc.

☑ Movie tickets (Amazon gift cards or Starbucks cards are also good)

☑ Items to serve as identifiers like figures

☑ Ribbons for the bouquet pull

☑ Final gift (something shareable at the table)

The boxes used at 'My Print's party were the new "souvenir" from 'Hibiya Kadan'. It means "souvenir" in French. The colorful boxes designed with Disney characters are perfect as souvenirs ♡

This is an item that couples who love Disney should definitely consider incorporating.

Enjoy a Fun Party with Guest Participation Productions ♡

I introduced a guest participation production where everyone in the venue can get excited together.

If you want to do something unique at your reception, how about trying this out?

Unlike a regular lottery, where if you lose, you might feel indifferent, here, since everyone gets a box and candies plus multiple surprise layers, it keeps the excitement up until the very end! It's highly recommendable ♡

➡ Check out more guest participation productions here!