Don’t Need Nothing But a Good Time!

What an absolutely fun and fabulous idea. Jannine was planning an ’80s theme wedding reception, and included a line on the RSVP card asking guests to “Suggest Your Favorite ’80s Song”. She said her family was skeptical at first, but in the end they got suggestions like We Got the Beat by The Go Go’s, We’re Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister, Melt With You by Modern English, and Raspberry Beret by Prince.

I’m a huge Go Go’s fan, and really I would have been happy having any of these songs played at my own reception, so I think it is a fabulous and FUN way to include your guests in your planning!

Speaking of planning, she gives some really, really great advice in her post:

Some advice:
Before you even start planning a wedding, discuss with your fiancé what you really want out of your wedding. Do you want a big or small wedding? Where do you want it? Why do you want it? Last November, sitting on the beach in Kauai, we discussed all of these things. For us, having our friends and family be part of what we are committing to is very important. We want to have a really fun party to celebrate. However, we do not want to make a mockery of our vows so we are having a separate morning ceremony up a mountain canyon. This will be simple and sweet, no mullets, and crimped hair. After an afternoon of relaxing in the mountains we will gather again for the 80’s reception….good times!

I can’t find any information on how it all turned out - the wedding was a few weeks ago - but it sounds like it was a beautiful ceremony followed by a reception where the Guests Just Wanna Have Fun!

Have a fun wedding or reception idea we just have to know about? Tell us!

Posted by Christine | July 11, 2008 | Filed Under Planning Tips 

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3 Responses to “Don’t Need Nothing But a Good Time!”

  1. The Wedding Times » Blog Archive » Don’t Need Nothing But a Good Time! on July 12th, 2008 10:59 am

    [...] What an absolutely fun and fabulous idea. Jannine was planning an ’80s theme wedding reception, and included a line on the RSVP card asking guests to “Suggest Your Favorite ’80s Song”. She said her family was skeptical at first, but in the end they got suggestions like We Got the Beat by The Go Go’s, We’re Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister, Melt With You by Modern English, and Raspberry Beret by Prince. I’m a huge Go Go’s fan, and really I would have been happy having any of these songs p Source: http://whollymatrimony.com/planning-tips/dont-need-nothing-but-a-good-time/ [...]

  2. Good Mom / Bad Mom on July 13th, 2008 7:21 am

    BS Sunday…

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  3. Jenny, Bloggess on July 13th, 2008 7:43 am

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