Getting People Up and Moving?

I agree with Christiana. A good DJ will keep up the momentum of the party. The worksheet seems like it would be under "mandatory activities", and would include cringey icebreakers. I worry people will be so wrapped up in the list (especially if there's competition for a prize) and most will forget manners and skip right to "hi, what university did you go to" - personally, I would like someone to ask me my name before I start getting asked personal questions...It might be uncomfortable for some people. Prizes at a wedding are a little tacky in my opinion, unless it's a centerpiece giveaway (our DJ has it included in his services because it's so common, but we are not doing it).


What if you included a list of photos you'd like for after your photographer is gone (maybe in a frame to go along with your centerpiece), I.e.: group table photo, 1 photo of the brides looking at each other, 1 photo of Kelsey looking at (your bride's name), etc. It won't be forced, but it will get conversation flowing in a natural way (aw, someone snap that photo - so cute! Did you get it? Can I see?) and you may have some cute photos at the end. To save on cost of a disposable camera and developing, they can take photos and add to your Instagram with your wedding hashtag and you can download from there.
Happy planning and congratulations!

If you want the vibe to be more up and bumping, are you willing to have a cocktail style party? That way guests are able to mingle with different groups, chat each other up and not be stuck at their tables. It's also a lot easier to facilitate games. Just make sure you have plenty of food going around.

Congratulations 🥳 Kelsey!
That’s a cool table worksheet idea. But yeah, some people might not be up for it. But definitely think about how you’re seating your guests, if you would like them to get to mingle and get to know each other. Also, playing upbeat music and have the Emcee get them grooving and mentioning what song is up and for what kind of people can vibe to this.

I am planning to have a good playlist for party time and have people vibing.

I’m personally against any sort of forced group activity at a wedding. I know more extroverted people might like them but it’s pretty draining and anxiety inducing for me.
I think as long as you have a good DJ they’ll be able to keep the momentum of the party going. Or even just having a few games around like giant Jenga or other sort of yard games can get people to mingle