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Newlyweds throwing a family get-together for both families... Ideas for theme?
My husband and I got married last month... Our families have met, but we haven't all spent a lot of real quality time together. We would like to have a dinner-party of some kind so everyone can get to know each other... But, we want it to be fun. Maybe game night or something. Maybe some of you nesties have a theme idea, or a menu item to spice things up a bit.
Thanks Nesties! Hope to hear from you soon.
Re: Newlyweds throwing a family get-together for both families... Ideas for theme?
What does "family" include? Do your families play games? Are people outgoing?
When we first got our 3 sets of parents (DH's are divorced) together we had it at a restaurant so I didn't have to worry about pleasing people. I also called ahead and told them that a check would not arrive at the table. I would be paying.
With my parents and one set of parents we can sit around and play cards. With another we just chat since they don't play cards.
I'd also consider some sort of interactive dinner or dessert. I've done a pasta bar that was a lot of fun- linguini, a red sauce, an alfredo, meatballs, chicken, and shrimp. People could build their own pasta then I did salad and breadsticks. It was easy and a lot of fun. A chocolate fondue for dessert might also be fun.
I think game nights can be good ice-breakers but i agree with 6fsn - make sure they are game type people first!
That is a great idea to get everybody together though! hopefully if they all know each other it will make it easier on all!
I think playing games could be risky IF you have some competitive family. I'd have them over for dinner and have everyone participate in making the meal. That way they're able to chat and are doing something so it's not so awkward. You plan the meal and have stations/duties.
EX: the salad crew could wash the lettuce, prep the veggies and make a homemade dressing together.
Dessert is your best bet for fun: I don't know where you live but we can still go outside and have bon fires to make smore's. A smore's buffet bar where everyone is gathered around close roasting away would be fun and cozy. If anyone plays the guitar he could be playing by the fire.
If there are young kids have them make ice cream together with one of those rolling ball ice cream makers. SUPER FUN.
MOSTLY ADULTS: then maybe a wine tasting party would be fun. Lots of reason to talk, eat and chat.
End the night with a SHORT wedding slideshow maybe...
This. Keep your expectations low on this. It's a nice idea, but just because you and DH love each other, does not mean your families will necessarily get along.
I cannot imagine making dinner as being fun. More annoying to me personally. A pasta bar is good for picky eaters, but hardly fun. The whole reason I like going to other people's houses for dinner is so I don't have to work.
I don't know anyone who would enjoy spending their evening being forced into a kitchen to cook dinner with their inlaws who they don't know well.