Clink!
Clink! Clink!
Love it or hate it the tradition
of "clinking" glasses so the bride and groom will kiss is here to stay!
Why not try a new twist with
this age-old idea?
It seems that in this day and age
the bride and groom are fighting back! By turning the tables on those who
"clink," the last laugh can now belong to the happy couple!
Be creative when you plot your
revenge or just adopt an idea
from the list below.
The
Song
The most popular new trend in "clinking"
is the song. Each table
must stand and regale the bride
and groom with a song containing
the word love. At my own nuptials
they ran the gamut from There is Love to Paradise by the Dashboard Light.
So go ahead, see how tonally challenged
your family and friends really are. An alternative to the word love could
be anything
else you can dream up. Perhaps
you have a particular interest in something like say dog grooming as an
example.
Have your guests incorporate the
word dog into their song, the list
is limitless!
The
old Switch-a-roo
One of the funniest ideas I've seen
was at a recent wedding I attended. Whenever the "clinking" began the bride
and groom would pick two people from that table (as mismatched as possible)
who would have to demonstrate a kiss that the happy couple would have to
copy. This was a riot! As the evening wore on the displays became more
and more involved and exaggerated! So do it,pair your spinster Aunt Fanny
with the guest lists sexiest lothario and watch the fun unfold.
The Balloon
The balloon is fast becoming a trend
at today's weddings. Prior to the reception the bride and groom insert
an instruction sheet in each
balloon. Before they kiss
the "clinking" table must follow the instructions like telling a funny
anecdote about the bride and groom
or perhaps by having to re-enact
the proposal to their own spouse.
Another twist on the balloon is
for names of the guests be inserted in each,before kissing the newlyweds
pop two and the named guests
must kiss first. Imagine Uncle Fred
and Grandpa smooching!
The Limerick
Find out how funny your family
and friends are, have each table compose a limerick about the new couple
that must be read before the kiss. Don't forget to remind cousin BillyBob
to keep it clean!
The Picture
In your invitation you could request
that each guest bring a picture
from their own wedding.Then a "Rogues
Gallery" of sorts could be
set up that each guest could
add to in order to have the right to "clink."
The Donation
If you have a cause that is particularly
near and dear to your heart this idea is terrific. Request that each table
deposit a small donation
into a box you provide, it could
then be forwarded to your favorite charity.
20 Questions
Find out how much your guests know
about you with this idea. When ever a table "clinks" a trivia question
must first be answered about the bride and groom, ie "Where did we meet".
The
Barnyard
This is a particularly hot idea with
any little ones that may attend your wedding but it can also provide fun
for all! Put a place card on each table with a picture of a barnyard animal
(cow, pig, etc.),Each table must then stand and do their best rendition
of the animal.
It could be a hoot to see your boss
cluck and flap like a chicken!
If all else
fails you could just stick with the original "clink", after all what
could be
so bad about kissin' your new spouse…so PUCKER UP
go
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