Jack & Jill Ideas anyone?

I like the Stock The bar idea since we are doing byob at our wedding. We will be supplying soda, water and a couple kegs, but when its gone, its gone. maybe we will consider that

If you are just looking to have a party, then do that, but don't ask them to bring gifts to raffle. We just had my son's birthday party this weekend and we spent WAY more having it than what we got in return. I don't see you making much profit.

If you are trying to make a profit on games, check out this discussion for more game ideas. If it is a warm day, you can do the food auction with the kiddie pool. I'm sure your friends will pay a lot to smash food in your face/on your head.

https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/stag-and-drag-party/4c122d22b1c9599e.html

~ happy planning ~

But this isn't a white elephant party...this is a raffle where guests have to pay, right? Because at a white elephant party, guests bring gifts and then they're exchanged through a raffle-game. But, no money is involved.

If you know your audience, and they'd be fine with it, then go for it. I would think it's a bit different, but it's only because i'm not familiar with it.

I just had my jack and jill last weekend I think if it's common where you live then it is a great idea!

For people that are unfamiliar with it and think that it's "tacky", it really is just a big party put on for anyone that wants to come. If people were going to go out to a bar or a club that night, they would be paying more money for a cover fee AND be spending a lot more money on their drinks throughout the night. At least this way you know where the money is going and you're at a party with all of your friends. There are also normally a lot of prizes to be won for just showing up, or for playing games.

@Amy C. the game that was the most fun at ours was "Save the bride or groom". We had two buckets by the bar, one said save the bride and the other said save the groom. People could put spare change in either jar though out the night and the jar with the least amount of money got a pie in the face. Normally both the bride and groom end up getting one to make everyone happy.

Thanks Alex! Will definitely try that!

I've heard of and been to 'Jack and Jill' bridal showers.

As a guest, I would not really like the idea of buying a gift, and then rebuying a different gift.

Could you switch it up a little? Maybe go with the white elephant idea. So guests aren't buying a gift twice. I know that means that whatever they go home with is someone else's hand-me-downs or even trash, but they know the real purpose behind the game, and if they want to contribute, they will.

We're having a Jack & Jill party in lieu of bachelor/bachelorette parties. We thought it would be fun to have our friends over before the wedding, have some drinks and some fun. We are having a couple games and a raffle...but guests pay NOTHING! You get a raffle ticket just for showing up! We are providing drinks and bar snacks and a few little silly prizes for peeps. =)

@Jen I met my FH on pof as well "

@Rebecca YAY! =)

I don't think its tacky in any way. In canada where i am from we call it buck and doe party. My MOH sold tickets for $5 to come and it was just a huge get together with a friends and family to celebrate. We had a 50/50 draw, which generated a bunch of money. Its a great idea instread of the traditional bridal shower with gifts.

Alright so Ive taken everyone's input and this is what we are going to do!

"Stock the bar" party! Everyone brings a bottle of booze that we will use at the wedding. We will only invite CLOSE friends/family that will enjoy a good drinking party. There will be a beruit tournament, with a $1 buy in, winnings get split with the bride and groom at the end of the night. We will make jello shots and sell them for .50 cents a piece(proceeds going to the bride and groom) I will also add that WE the bride and groom will also pay for our own shots!, We will probably do the "save the bride and groom" game described above. Our friends will have a ball! So if your not familiar with these parties, your missing out! Im sure that a good time will be had by all and I cant wait!

I think it will be fun for you guys. I found this invite online if you need inspiration. and they have a martini invite on the free vistaprint ones!

the black one is the vp :-)

@Amy sounds like fun!! Can I come? hahaha jk post pics after please!

Everyone has Jack n Jills here in CT. Theres no problem with it. Though you normally dont throw it for yourself. The wedding party and family normally do it. My family is throwing ours.

They are paying for the whole party so we will get the money from the ticket sales, a 50/50 raffle, raffling off bottles and gift baskets.

They are so much fun to go to!

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Some more games, but not really money raising games

1. Blind fold Groom have him sit and all girls kissed his cheek he was supposed to guess which one I was. Prize lip smackers.

2. Blind fold Bride have all guys sit and feel each of their calves guess which one was FH. Shaving cream as prize.

3. Have girl products sitting out random ones (some they may know just for help) guys guess what they are. For the girls have tools set out and guess. Prizes were guys box of tampons - girls hammer.

4. Blind fold Bride and Groom and have them feed cake to one another.

5. Had questions "Who knows Bride and Groom best". Have like 10 questions. Prize framed picture from engagement pics.

6. Dunk the bouquet - have a basket set up and girls line up to toss into basket. Winner basketball.

I live in Canada and they are very common down here. Some people go all out, a friend of mine was at one with half naked chicks selling the tickets, serving drinks and actual card tables and roulette table which was very popular (obviously the host had money though lol). Another friend of mine has been to one where they did the fish insurance and she watched someone swallow a fish ew.. (she did win a TV though!) They sound awesome and I can't wait to have one. You will find a lot of fun games by googling Jack & Jill Ideas Have fun!

Thanks for the positives ladies!

@Blair - Love the invites! I actually drew up own and they came out pretty cute!

My FH and I are NOT throwing it for ourselves, my bridal party is doing this for us. I am involved to a point, its not a surprise, but i will not be hosting! I am simply supplying the invites and guest list and showing up to get my drink on! My FH is not at all interested in doing anything (bridal shower, jack&jill, stockthebar) but i told him that people are going to do something nice for us and its out of his control! Just show up and have fun!

Here is what I designed

It reads,

Geoff and Amy's wedding is not too far,

Lets get together and stock their bar!

In lue of wedding gifts, we ask you to bring the booze of your choice to donate to the wedding bar.

Bring your dollars! There will be many games to play!

This is a 21+ event

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We will be doing a beer pong tournament ($1 to play, half the winnings go to bride and groom)

.50 cent jello shots

Possible kissing booth... my girls are researching more games!

For those of you who don't know what a jack n jill is...it's to help the bride and groom raise money for their wedding/ honeymoon!