“There was not enough room for this wedding ...” - remember the words of the famous song of Muslim Magomayev? They remarkably reflect one of the main properties of the mysterious Russian soul - breadth, the ability to give oneself up to joy, rejoice and celebrate at 100.
Preparatory competition and prize
When planning the scenario of the event, it is necessary to come up with various wedding contests in advance : for the ransom of the bride from girlfriends, for ransom during the abduction, and others. Their task is not only to amuse the audience, liberate the atmosphere, add degrees to the general atmosphere of the holiday, but also to demonstrate to the guests how well the newlyweds have studied each other and to what extent they are prepared for life together. Usually the groom with his friends (youth, his close friends) comes to the bride's house to lead her down the aisle. The girl is surrounded by girlfriends and, if any, younger siblings. It is they who decide whether to give the “young” to the “young” or not. This is where the first wedding contests begin. Such “tasks” are suitable for ransom: the groom must tell in detail about the first meeting with the future one (the situation, clothes, what they talked about, etc.). The bride agrees or refutes. For each "mistake" from the groom is due money or sweets, fruits - to girls and children.
We continue to describe wedding contests. The second “test” for ransom may be this: girlfriends must pre-select either a daisy with a large number of petals, or a lush rose. The groom breaks the petals, on each says something good, good, affectionate to the bride. Or confesses love. You can’t repeat yourself - it’s fraught with a fine! Since the young man is the future head of the family, he can be offered to knock down a stool or small bench (blanks must be prepared in advance), chop wood (if the event takes place in the village), friends can actively help. Or to look after a “sick” wife, turning into a brother of mercy. These are funny and interesting wedding contests. They are suitable for redemption in the same way as in between meals. Another original option - the groom must get the key to the room narrowed. For example, from a full bucket of water, but you can’t pour out the liquid, and soak your hands. Friends, witnesses can advise and try together with the groom. The prize who succeeds in completing the task is the kiss of the bride and each of her girlfriends. Here are just lipstick wipe the lucky person off the face is prohibited! Thus, wedding contests (for ransom) are an excellent prelude to the main fun.
Hold the bride!
But Mendelssohn’s march echoed, the signatures were put on, the coveted rings were put on, and the culprits along with the guests moved to the banquet hall (or tent, apartment, cafe, park, lake shore - depending on where the feast takes place). And then jokes, jokes can go on. So, the ritual of abduction is common. Young people invited by the bride can discreetly take her away while dancing. And the groom to announce that wedding contests are continuing. To ransom his beloved, they can offer him to drink champagne from her shoe, dance with each of her girlfriends or make a “feat” more abruptly: tell the newly-born mother-in-law how he plans to treat her daughter - his wife, how he will build relationships with them - new relatives. Friends can form an active support group and help, prompt the young husband until the other side is satisfied and returns the loss. It seems that everyone will like this ransom of the bride - a contest with photos.
Its essence is as follows: pieces of 8-10 different photographs are taken, including the bride. The groom is standing with his back, the guests are shown a photo, and the groom must say something on an erotic topic (he would kiss on the shoulder, stroke his leg, etc.), knowing that the wife’s photo is one and the rest are not just women but also men. There will be a lot of laughter!
Have a happy wedding and a happy life!