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Lego themed wedding?

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ChangingsOfTheGuard · 31/01/2018 12:14

What would your thoughts be if you were invited to a lego themed wedding. Build your own figures favours, build your own centerpiece, little sets to built whilst waiting on speeches?

Would you find it too childish and silly, or do you think you'd enjoy it as something diffferent?

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ChangingsOfTheGuard · 31/01/2018 12:45

Whiskey I get what you mean, that's sort of what worries me, that people will be a bit embarrassed by the frivolity of it, or childishness. We had thought about board games for the evening reception, but feel like that might just be painful for non boardgame fans, so are going for a celidah instead...that people will hopefully get into the spirit of

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ShastaTrinity · 31/01/2018 12:46

the beauty of wedding cakes is that you can have anything made.

Feb2018mumma · 31/01/2018 12:46

I got so many flowers ect that were wasted it seems a good idea if you like lego to be able to keep the centerpieces afterwards! You are buying the food and drinks all day so they shouldnt feel the need to judge your choice of centerpiece ect!

Trilllllian · 31/01/2018 12:47

Do it!!

You don’t have to tell anyone in advance!
I think you could have some fun and people will play with it at the table and it will spark chat. Even the oldest of great aunts will be familiar with it these days!

Orangecake123 · 31/01/2018 12:47

A huge yes!

Lego is wonderful- I have my own sets which I don't share with my younger sister I'm 26.

tigerdog · 31/01/2018 12:47

We knew in advance - the save the date cards and invites were LEGO themed too. It barely impacted on the guests though - everything was part of the set up rather than asking us to do anything. It suited the couple and that’s the most important thing!

whiskyowl · 31/01/2018 12:48

changing - The one thing about a wedding, m'dear, is that someone won't like it, whatever you do! This is the no 1 law of getting married. So do what YOU want. If you want lego as confetti, go ahead!

The thing is, I care about my friends and was delighted to be there to celebrate their marriage. Just because I was in the tiny minority who couldn't build anything more innovative than a cube with Lego didn't ruin my night! It just wasn't what I would personally have chosen to do.

The balance you are striking sounds fine.

Dazedandconfuzzled · 31/01/2018 12:48

I find weddings quite boring so I would love this tbh.

SockEatingMonster · 31/01/2018 12:49

I had to laugh at pideondujour's comment I think it could turn a joyous occasion to be looked forward to into something a lot of people would dread as I dread other people's weddings, but would really look forward to one like this.

I suppose it depends who you are inviting!

LizzieMacQueen · 31/01/2018 12:50

Aren't sets designed with one person building them in mind. I think that might be hard to organise as a table grouping unless they're going free style.

Tartyflette · 31/01/2018 12:51

Well, it's been many years since my Lego days and DS was never that much of a fan (no patience) but I don't mind the idea and certainly wouldn't sneer even though it's a bit weird quirky; I think many people would find it endearing and probably fun too.
A Lego wedding cake sounds awesome, though. And I think just bowls of assorted pieces on each table sound more fun than sets. Individual place settings of Lego figures sounds very labour-intensive (and expensive!)
You could however do little prize(s) for best creation? -- possibly just for the kids though.

thecatsthecats · 31/01/2018 12:53

I think it would be good, so long as there isn't tooooo heavy an emphasis on activities involving lego.

I think you can have as much stuff and decor as you want, but if you want every single one of your guests to DO every single thing, then you might be disappointed.

You can't please everyone and you shouldn't try to. We're animal people, and are having alpacas and unicorns (ok, horses with a horn on their heads...) as a petting zoo during drinks/photos - not for everyone! I would just personally avoid too much forced jolity around it.

(I would love it though...)

Georgina125 · 31/01/2018 12:54

My DH and I had a lego theme to our wedding and we enjoyed it-the day, the planning, everything. I daresay that some of the guests didn't "get it" but loads said they liked it. We had a lego cake, lego cake toppers, minifigure favours, placeholders made of Lego, lego cufflinks for men in bridal party and lego heart necklaces for women in the bridal party. So much fun to plan

whiskyowl · 31/01/2018 12:54

At the party I went to, Lizzie you didn't build sets. They just got a load of blocks (you can rent them by the kilo) and put them on the tables in big plastic fish bowls.

ChocolateChipMuffin2016 · 31/01/2018 12:55

I would love it! As would my husband and I think a lot of people I know would crack on and enjoy it even if it wasn't really them. We had a theme/traditional wedding and although it wasn't in some peoples taste everyone commented on how the wedding was very "us" and that they appreciated all the small touches. Some people may not have liked it but I LOVED it (as did my husband) and I think that's all that really matters!

For our theme we had a slight alteration to the cake (think like the Lego cake above), my shoes, the cuff links and socks for the boys, the page boys boy ties, little touches on the tables, seating plan, invites and things like that. In many ways it was very traditional (white dress, grey suits, top table etc etc) but just a few quirky touches.

You only get one wedding (well maybe!) so make it what you want!

catmumof1 · 31/01/2018 12:56

I think its a great theme although not everyone will be that bothered by a lego kit favour. It could be worth giving them to the children, bridesmaids and groomsmen and having a basket for anyone else and any leftovers can be returned.
There are a few lego charities which you could donate to as favours as a compromise as well.
Imo Lego centre pieces and decorations always look awesome and there are loads of Lego themed weddings on the rock and roll bride blog for inspiration (if you havent already seen them)

KatnissMellark · 31/01/2018 12:56

Really cool idea! Do it!

Iamagreyhoundhearmeroar · 31/01/2018 12:56

I would assume it was two five year old's having a play wedding; to be honest. I'd expect the gift list to have things like toys, sweets (and Lego) on it.
Seriously cringy for two grownups.

Wellfuckmeinbothears · 31/01/2018 12:57

Sounds amazing! I’d love this and so would my DH.

MrsPreston11 · 31/01/2018 12:59

Just one buildy thing is plenty.

Viviennemary · 31/01/2018 13:00

I'd cringe. It's really a bit old news. I'd think what will people think of next to torture their guests. Boring.

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Plumes · 31/01/2018 13:02

I’m not into Lego but I always enjoy a wedding that’s a change from the same old same old. Whether that’s via the medium of Lego, Dungeons and Dragons, or whatever, I’d be intrigued.

lastnamefirstfirstnamelast · 31/01/2018 13:09

I weirdly love these shoes....

LoisSangersVoice · 31/01/2018 13:17

We’re doing this - not an all-out theme, but centrepieces and favours. Don’t really care if some guests get eye-rolly about it tbh, DP and I will be enjoying ourselves!

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