If the custom of clinging glasses gets on your nerves during wedding receptions, there are other ways guests can entice kisses from the bride and groom. Each has its own charm and possible drawbacks. None of these work for everyone. Pick one that appeals to you, or create your own.
1. Ring Bells. Place a hand-held bell on each dining table. Choose a collection of bells that sound pleasing, as you’ll be listening to them repeatedly through the night. While you can probably find brass bells at any discount store, those made of glass or silver add a touch of elegance. Tie a colorful ribbon to each.
2. Sing Love Songs. Guests at each table stand up and sing love songs, as they have for years, to prompt the happy couple to kiss. This carries on a lovely tradition but guests are occasionally reluctant.
3. Kiss “this” Way. A guest approaches the head table with his or her significant other, and they demonstrate the way they want the newlyweds to kiss. Be prepared for some outrageous suggestions.
4. Putt for a Kiss. Great for golf enthusiasts! Place a small putting green in front of the head table or on the dance floor. If a guest gets a hole-in-one, then the couple must kiss.
5. Kiss to a Song. For couples who wish to share one long kiss, instead of multiple kisses, the DJ will play “This Kiss” by Faith Hill. The newlyweds will then kiss throughout the entire song. Warning: 3:15 is a LONG time to kiss. If you prefer another song about kissing, your favorite could also be appropriate.
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Mike Staff is the owner of Mike Staff Productions , an award winning Wedding DJ Entertainment, Photography and Videography Company located in metropolitan Detroit, Michigan. Mike is also a well known Detroit radio personality, having spent over 14 years on-the-air at one of Detroit’s most popular music stations, 101-FM WRIF.
Copyright: 2009
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My aunt is getting married next year. I’ll have to recommend the Putt for a Kiss since they are big golf players.
I can’t imagine kissing in front of all my friends and family for over 3 mins!! I think I’ll do one of the alternatives.
I’m so doing Kiss this Way. I don’t care how outrageous people are.
maybe the best way to go, is to have guests sing the love songs. unless your guests are all great singers they might be less likely to sing. or at least not as often.
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I went to a wedding where they handed out little bells. It worked a lot better than the clinging glasses - much harder for the bride and groom to ignore.
I’m glad we didn’t do “Kiss ‘this’ Way” at our wedding. I’m sure my friends and family would have gone to the extreme!
I think we’ll have to use one of these alternatives. I’ve been to weddings where there have been lots of broken glasses.
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