What makes a wedding so noisy, fun and bright? Of course, there are games and competitions that traditionally accompany this event. And the more fun tasks the toastmaster sets for the guests, the faster and easier the acquaintance will be between the invited relatives and friends of the newlyweds.
What is a wedding without a bride price? This tradition originated in Ancient Rus'. In the past, the groom actually bought the bride, bringing a large sum of money as a gift to her parents.
Today, the wedding ransom has a symbolic character and consists in the fact that the future husband performs comic “feats” for the sake of his beloved , which are offered to him as tasks by the toastmaster (or the one who plays the role of the host during the ransom). In some cases, wedding competitions for the ransom of the bride force the groom and his friends to seriously fork out money, since many tasks involve monetary “fines” in case of failure.
How to finish the bride price?
The finale can take place in different ways, depending on the expected effect.
Romantic style
After the groom has passed all the tests with success and dignity and entered the room of his beloved, he is met there by the bride to the sounds of a song that is meaningful to both of them. It is important that good memories are associated with this music, then the ending will be truly touching.
Organizational councils
Here are some guidelines for timing the ransom.
- The optimal duration is about 20 minutes. It is precisely this time period, from entry to completion of the ransom, that the bride and groom should count on.
- Take into account unforeseen circumstances and do not plan the purchase and trip to the registry office right next to each other. There is always not enough time at a wedding, so it’s better to have a short relaxing pause than a nervous rush.
- Be creative. There's a good chance things won't go according to plan on such an important day, so be prepared to improvise and have fun.
These simple rules will help you save not only time, but also your own energy.
Features of the ransom scenario
We offer some time-tested tips on this matter.
- When choosing a script, it is best to discuss its theme with the groom. So that he does not become confused from surprise or excitement, he better be prepared and know how to ransom the bride. You can turn to both the traditional scenario and think about an original move, for example, an air-style bride price.
- Don’t come up with overly complicated competitions and tasks. Of course, the newlywed must show everyone how he passes the test with dignity for the sake of the bride, but the ransom is still a fun and joyful holiday.
- Don't overuse poetry. It often happens that the desire to make an event beautiful with the help of poems turns into a poetic battle at ransom, and this tires both the bride and the wedding guests.
Not only the overall atmosphere of the holiday, but also how the venue will be decorated depends on the scenario.
Where to spend it?
Traditionally, the ceremony was held in the bride's house. Now many continue to follow this custom, meeting the groom on the threshold of the newlywed's house. However, this is not the only place where a ransom can be arranged.
When deciding on the location of the event, do not forget about its festive decor. You can use ribbons, balloons, fresh or artificial flowers, photographs of the newlyweds.
Where can you conduct a ransom other than at home?
- In the fresh air . The picturesque corner of the park will allow you to organize the action itself in an interesting way and take beautiful photographs. The bride can be hidden in a cute gazebo.
- On the territory of a country house . The house does not have to belong to the bride; you can simply rent it or ask friends to provide a house for a while.
- In a spacious hotel room . Often, young people book a room for a photo shoot, including for getting ready for the bride before the wedding. The ransom can also be carried out there. You just need to check with the administration whether they will be against such an event.
- In the mall . Original girlfriends can make a ransom in the form of a quest for the groom, forcing him to walk through different departments in search of his betrothed.
Important! When choosing a place for a ransom, consider its location. It should be as close as possible to the bride's gathering place.
Examples from weddings (photos)
Below in the photographs you will see how buybacks usually take place (both traditional and unusual options):
How and what should you treat your guests?
For them, we advise you to prepare both light snacks and a small bar in advance, because during the bride price they will have time to get hungry.
It is best to place the buffet in the bride's room. Suitable here:
- canapes,
- tartlets,
- cold cuts,
- sandwiches.
You can serve them with champagne, wine or juices. Thus, you will provide due attention to your guests.
Who should ransom the bride?
The heroes of the day, of course, should be the bride and groom, because this is their day. Although recently there have been more and more cases when a witness and a witness take the rap for the newlyweds, which we consider not entirely correct.
To organize the process smoothly, appoint a coordinator – the manager of the event. Let it be a close person who knows how to conduct the bride ransom, will plan all the time and distribute responsibilities.
Think in advance who will act as a support group for the young people. If the bride ransom ceremony takes place in a limited space, for example, in the entrance of a residential building, then inconvenience may occur if there is a large crowd of spectators. It is best if no more than twelve people participate - six on each side. Others will always be able to appreciate these fun moments in the wedding video.
Sex symbol
To run this competition, you will need a huge poster or full-length image of a female idol or sex symbol . Johnny Depp, Bruce Willis, Tom Cruise, Dmitry Bilan or Sergei Lazarev - here is a sample list to choose from. If you want to turn the competition into a joke, then instead of the above characters you can purchase a poster with the image of Igor Nikolaev, Mikhail Boyarsky or one of the political figures. The head of our state, Vladimir Putin, is perfect for this role. Girls and women who are present in the bride's house or apartment must put on lipstick and kiss the star on the poster anywhere they want. Already at this moment they will receive a charge of positive emotions and good mood. The groom will be asked to guess where the imprint of his bride's lips is.
After several unsuccessful attempts, the witness or host of the ransom will have to shame the hero of the occasion, reprimanding him for allowing himself to admit the idea that his beloved was kissing someone else's man. Even if it’s on a poster, even if it’s a star.
