Reception Ideas

I am not sure which ideas I will actually use but I needed a place to start storing them so I wouldn't forget any later on...

Black and White: My whole house is in a black and white theme; plus I love the checkerboard dance floor!  http://s3.media.squarespace.com/production/558794/6442782/wedding/misc/bande/uploaded_images/black_white_checkered_wedding-780995.jpg

Scrabble: We played Scrabble on our first date; I also made one of our photo album covers using scrabble letters http://scrabble.wonderhowto.com/blog/word-nerds-unite-planning-scrabble-themed-wedding-0116783/ or http://pinterest.com/bridefinds/scrabble-themed-wedding/

Make Your Own Butter: We saw this on 24 Hour Restaurant Battle; something to keep our quests entertained http://littlegoddesscosmetics.blogspot.com/2011/05/its-like-buttah-baby.html

Pint Glasses: Chris loves beer and brewing; plus this is something fun for guest too do and it would be a personalized gift for them to take home http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/05/how-to_greater_than_drunk_pint.html

Smores: When I was younger I wanted a smores maker; I got one and love it still. Plus people love to play with marshmellows on fire http://www.weddingwindow.com/blog/2011/05/10/smores-bar/

Balloons: At an IAEA conference, ironically in Galena, the decorations were scattered balloons from the ceiling. I loved it and took a pictures so I'd remember it  http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hPVYsvUyAGg/Sy_bDtkDm6I/AAAAAAAAA-w/7gO1f0AD79U/s640/balloons-for-bridal-shower-decor-idea-via-simplyseductive.jpg

Wedding Coloring Books: Stole this idea from Art Ed Sarah's wedding
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Real and Fake Memories: Have everyone write down 1 real and 1 fake member of the couple and then post them for all to guess: http://livingtatertot.com/2011/02/12/fake-memories-are-cooler-than-real-ones/

Photo booth: http://ask.metafilter.com/126697/Ideas-for-nonlame-activities-for-a-wedding-reception

Swirl Suckers http://www.orientaltrading.com/black-and-white-swirl-pops-a2-5_1428-12-1.fltr?Ntt=black or http://www.orientaltrading.com/personalized-black-and-white-swirl-pops-a2-47_1223.fltr?prodCatId=90000&tabId=1

Frisbees: Someone might get hurt if we have these  http://www.orientaltrading.com/love-is-in-the-air-flying-disks-a2-12_4085.fltr?prodCatId=90000&tabId=6

Luscious Black and White Wedding Cake Candle Favors: http://www.hotref.com/Luscious-black-and-white-wedding-cake-candle-favors-p-7922.html

Photography Scavenger Hunt: http://www.melissaandsean.com/index.php/howto/scavenger_hunt_table_cameras/