Celebrate both the bride and groom with a Jack and Jill party.
While bridal showers were once women-only events, many modern couples now opt to bring men into the mix by throwing Jack and Jill parties. At these equality-focused parties, both the bride and the groom are presented with gifts by guests eager to celebrate their union and help the happy couple prepare for their upcoming life of marital bliss. Does this Spark an idea?
Battle of the Sexes
Because both men and women attend Jack and Jill parties, organizers can pit these groups against each other in competitive fun. Creating physical or mental battle of the sexes challenges promote playful competition among the genders. For mental challenges, organizers can use simple Trivial Pursuit or other knowledge-based games. Party planners can prepare outdoor physical games, such as egg tosses or three-legged races and divide players into gender-based teams to allow party guests to burn off some energy and have some fun in the sun during the event.
Plug it in Party
By selecting a playful, gift-related theme, Jack and Jill party organizers can encourage guests to exercise creativity when selecting their presents. At a Plug it In Jack and Jill party, guests are encouraged to present the bride and groom with gifts that, as the title would suggest, can be plugged in. Anything electronic, from a radio to a blender, can easily fit this bill. If planning a party of this type, organizers should ensure that the bride and groom have registered for an array of electronic gifts in varying price ranges to ensure that guests have an assortment of options to choose from.
His and Hers Buffets
Creating his and hers buffets can highlight the differences between the bride and groom and provide a division that is amusing for guests to observe. To create a dining option of this type, party hosts should sit down with the bride and groom prior to the event and collect a list of each one's favorite dishes. Before the event, the organizer should divide his buffet table, covering one half with a pink tablecloth and the other with a blue one. To finish off the buffet, he must prepare each future spouse's favorites and place them on the appropriate side of the color-coded buffet table.
To add a touch of competitiveness to the event, hosts can ask guests to vote on which member of the marriage has the best taste in food at the conclusion of the event and reward the winner with a humorous gift, such as a pass from cooking dinner.
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