Reception Idea...Fun

I had an idea the other day...but I want to make sure it's a good idea before I get too excited about it....lol
I was thinking to attach a piece of a puzzle to the back of everyone's guest card. There will be a little note attached informing the guests to 'Piece the Puzzle Together in the Lobby' Throughout the reception, everyone can come and try to put the puzzle toghter, which will of corse be me and my fiance. Is this idea too time consuming, or would it be a good twist? I want to create ideas that will last years in memories...
What does everyone think? The adults that don't want to do it can always give to their children..there will be about 60 kids there... What do ya think??

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

How many pieces will this puzzle have? Also... what if guests arrive late? there will be missing pieces... it might get a little hectic especially with 60 kids. each child will want to attach their own piece. If you love the idea, go for it... but its JMO

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I have to agree that this might get a little messy. Once you start adding the children to the mix you may just have a bunch of children hanging around in the lobby with puzzle pieces and the adults will probably just give their pieces up to the children. I REALLY think it's a cute idea, but I can see a few ways it might go awry. JMO.

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Posted by trophywife

i think it's a neat idea, but you wouldn't want your guests to miss the party because they're working on the puzzle in the lobby... so maybe if you do a bunch of smaller puzzles (one per table), it will force your guests to mingle with others seated at their table (?)

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Good idea, but what will happen to the puzzle after? will the puzzle take up too much space and become an obstacle when they are eating? and also, how will you decide who takes the puzzle home.

I think its a great idea if you are having a smaller wedding, I would be worried about kids like others said but more so that people would spend time trying to put it together rather then enjoying the party

ETA: I like the idea of smaller puzzles at each table-what you can do is take the large puzzle-the original one and break it into the number of tables you will have and put them together when its all done to be one larger puzzle....hope that makes sense

debbie downer here, but i dont care for the idea... a wedding is a time to celebrate and have fun but putting a puzzle together just doesnt fit into the mix... and really if you think about it, who will want to keep a puzzle of you 2... people barely hold onto the thank you pics... sorry, but just being truthful here

i think its more fitted as a shower game if anything!

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Posted by FuTuRe MrS MaZz

debbie downer here, but i dont care for the idea... a wedding is a time to celebrate and have fun but putting a puzzle together just doesnt fit into the mix... and really if you think about it, who will want to keep a puzzle of you 2... people barely hold onto the thank you pics... sorry, but just being truthful here

i think its more fitted as a shower game if anything!

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I dont think she meant it as a favor

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

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Posted by trophywife

i think it's a neat idea, but you wouldn't want your guests to miss the party because they're working on the puzzle in the lobby... so maybe if you do a bunch of smaller puzzles (one per table), it will force your guests to mingle with others seated at their table (?)

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Good idea, but what will happen to the puzzle after? will the puzzle take up too much space and become an obstacle when they are eating? and also, how will you decide who takes the puzzle home.

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Got the idea from here pegalega... knew it stuck in my head somehow as a favor kinda thing

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Posted by FuTuRe MrS MaZz

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

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Posted by trophywife

i think it's a neat idea, but you wouldn't want your guests to miss the party because they're working on the puzzle in the lobby... so maybe if you do a bunch of smaller puzzles (one per table), it will force your guests to mingle with others seated at their table (?)

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Good idea, but what will happen to the puzzle after? will the puzzle take up too much space and become an obstacle when they are eating? and also, how will you decide who takes the puzzle home.

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Got the idea from here pegalega... knew it stuck in my head somehow as a favor kinda thing

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IDK.. it seemed as if it would become a favor... cause why would they want the puzzle back... idk... im confused

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Posted by FuTuRe MrS MaZz

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

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Posted by trophywife

i think it's a neat idea, but you wouldn't want your guests to miss the party because they're working on the puzzle in the lobby... so maybe if you do a bunch of smaller puzzles (one per table), it will force your guests to mingle with others seated at their table (?)

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Good idea, but what will happen to the puzzle after? will the puzzle take up too much space and become an obstacle when they are eating? and also, how will you decide who takes the puzzle home.

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Got the idea from here pegalega... knew it stuck in my head somehow as a favor kinda thing

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ah I see, but I think the OP was talking more along the lines of making one of her epics (or any pic) into a puzzle for guests to put together

I can't believe you're having 60 kids there! god bless you - you are a saint and a very very considerate bride I couldn't do it myself but i admire you for it!

How about in reverse?

Maybe you could display the picture/puzzle and then have your RH (or you and your FH) break it up and give each of your guests a 'piece' of your special day to take home?

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Posted by Annoulak

what if you did this kinda like a wishing bowl...display the puzzle pieces at the reception and ask guests to write a wish for the couple on the back of the puzzle pieces (they'll have to write small, of course). Then, you and your DH can put the puzzle together on your anniversary and read the guests' wishes.

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ooooh that idea i really like! maybe the pieces can be cut a lil bigger than the norm

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Posted by Future Pepper

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Posted by chakrasdeosil

How many pieces will this puzzle have? Also... what if guests arrive late? there will be missing pieces... it might get a little hectic especially with 60 kids. each child will want to attach their own piece. If you love the idea, go for it... but its JMO

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I have to agree that this might get a little messy. Once you start adding the children to the mix you may just have a bunch of children hanging around in the lobby with puzzle pieces and the adults will probably just give their pieces up to the children. I REALLY think it's a cute idea, but I can see a few ways it might go awry. JMO.

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Yes..... I agree! And I wouldnt want half my guests leaving the reception to do this!
But it is a really cute idea!

Found this to do a puzzle guestbook...

http://www.mgcpuzzles.com/4/weddings/index.html