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The Reception Kiss

It is a long standing tradition that, at a wedding reception, guests clink their forks on their glasses when they want the bride and groom to kiss. In more recent times though, brides and grooms are changing it up, requiring guests to complete other tasks before being rewarded with witnessing the newlyweds kiss. If you are not the traditional type and prefer to mix it up, here are a couple of fun ideas I've seen recently:


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OFFERING MARITAL ADVICE
In order for the bride and groom to kiss, a piece of advice about marriage must be offered up by a guest. This advice can be humorous or sincere, and you may just walk away with some very wise tips for your new lives together. If you want to employ this kissing rule, have a friend or family member record the advice in a nice journal. This keepsake will be valuable for all of your years together, and can be passed down from generation to generation.

IMITATING A KISS
If one of your guests wants to see you kiss, they must first show you how they want it done. A romantic sweep-her-off-her-feet and dip her kiss? A "spiderman" kiss (as my husband likes to call it) where the groom leans in from above and lips meet upside down? They've got to show the groom how it's done if they want to see it.

RECIPROCAL CLINKING
Whenever guests begin clinking, the bride and groom can select married guests who must also then kiss. This works well if guests names are put into a decorative bowl or vase on the bride and groom's table before the event. It is also very adorable when an older couple is selected -- ones that have been married for decades and still share a deep love.

KISS FOR A CAUSE
Are you passionate about a particular charity? Rather than kissing for the pure show of it, guests can help fight cancer or cure MS by offering up donations in exchange for a kiss. At wedding receptions, surrounded by celebration and love, guests will be inspired by the heartfelt idea.