Is it necessary to have games during reception?

Absolutely not.

No these are not necessary. All you need to have a fun reception is good food, lots of booze, and dancing. Don't let Pinterest suck you in with all this unnecessary BS.

Not at all

Not necessary at all. My DOC actually urged us against them because they break the reception energy and can stop people from dancing.

Definitely not necessary. Some people like the idea and others not so much.

It's not "funner" to have games at a wedding reception. Pinterest is pinterest, not real life. Host good apps, good adult beverages, a great meal, an experienced DJ, and do it all in a climate controlled environment with indoor plumbing, and you won't need to worry about games (which, honestly, are not something any adult wedding guest is interested in). Your paid for, expensive vendors will take care of the party.

No.

I personally wouldn't play games at a wedding.

I saw that too I thought games are usually reserved for the bridal shower

I'm not sure what games your referring to, but we're having corn hole and ladder ball at ours. A lot of the guys aren't dancers so it gives them something to do.

No games during the reception, I would save those for bridal shower.

No. Pinterest is not real life. Even though corn hole and giant jenga manufacturers are rubbing their little hands together with glee at this trend, no one will miss them and personally, I have never seen anyone play them in any noticeable way. (Yes,there was one exception; a grazing style party with inside and outside food, casual seating including Adirondack chair groups and a fire pit and a gorgeous outdoor location overlooking the beach. It all fit in together, but that was the single time I've seen anyone show any interest....)

Eating, drinking, talking, enjoying the atmosphere? That's enough if you plan it well. There is no need for 'something to do'. There is plenty to do.

We are having beanbag toss and maybe giant jenga or giant connect four BUT it is an outdoor/indoor wedding and I want guests to have something fun to do while we take pictures, but before dinner. Also, not everyone in our crowd will want to dance.

"Funner" is not a word.

This is not necessary, and it's not more fun. Dinner, drinks, and dancing is all you need.

No, we aren't doing any games at all! I've never been to a reception that had games. But it sounds fun.

I am totally in favor of games at weddings where the crowd is made up of games-y people, as a lot of people here know.

BUT I am totally not in favor of games if your crowd is NOT made up of games-y people.

So...know your crowd. Games are absolutely NOT mandated at all.

Games are for children's birthday parties. Also, it's "more fun."

Please don't. It breaks up the flow of the evening. Adults don't need to play games to have fun!

Definitely not necessary. In fact, I've never been to a wedding that them.

However, we will have them at ours because our reception is in the woods in a barn! Our venue provides us with lawn games like ladder ball, can jam, etc and I'm super excited. I don't dance or drink, so every wedding I have ever been to I have remained seated at my table to people watch as my form of entertainment the entire time. Had there been lawn games, I would have played!

I think this conversation would be FUNNER if I only got actual responses rather than English lessons thanks for everyone's opinion though .. well the ones that were helpful