Ninja Vows and Fun Games to Decide Who Goes First

Ninja Vows

A couple is kissing in the center of a celebration, surrounded by guests throwing streamers, at a festive wedding reception.

    • Each of you secretly writes down three promises for your partner. These can be sweet, heartfelt, or even a little silly!

    • During the ceremony, take turns reading these promises aloud to each other.

    • "I promise to always share my fries with you."

    • "I promise to buy you a dog next year."

    • "I promise to let you choose the movie for date night once a month."

    • Personal and Unique: These promises can be as serious or as humorous as you like, reflecting your unique relationship.

    • Interactive: Engages both you and your guests, adding a layer of anticipation and surprise.

    • Memorable: Creates a standout moment in your ceremony that you and your guests will remember fondly.

  • Feel free to get creative with your promises. They can be lighthearted or deeply meaningful, or a mix of both. The key is to have fun and let your personalities shine through.

Looking to add a playful and unique element to your ceremony? Ninja Vows are the perfect blend of fun and heartfelt promises. This game not only brings a smile to everyone's face but also highlights the quirky and endearing aspects of your relationship.

Fun Games to Decide Who Goes First

Making your wedding ceremony as memorable and enjoyable as possible is my top priority. One of the ways to add a sprinkle of fun and spontaneity is by deciding who goes first for their personal vows through some light-hearted games. Let’s take a look at a couple of exciting options to kick off this special moment!

Rock, Paper, Scissors

    1. Stand facing each other with hands behind your backs.

    2. On the count of three, reveal your hand gesture: rock (fist), paper (flat hand), or scissors (two fingers).

    3. The winner (rock beats scissors, scissors beat paper, paper beats rock) gets to choose if they go first or second.

    • It’s a playful way to start your vows.

    • Breaks the ice and eases any nervousness.

    • Sets a light-hearted tone for the heartfelt words to follow.

The Love Quiz

    1. Prepare a few fun and light-hearted questions about each other beforehand.

    2. Take turns answering the questions.

    3. The person with the most correct answers decides who goes first.

    • Personal and engaging.

    • Reflects your unique relationship.

    • Creates a fun and intimate moment before your vows.

Thumb War

    1. Interlock your fingers and place your thumbs up.

    2. Chant “1, 2, 3, 4, I declare a thumb war!” and start.

    3. The first person to pin the other’s thumb for three seconds wins.

    • Engaging and interactive.

    • Brings back childhood memories.

    • Light-hearted competition to kick off your vows.

Vow Duel

    1. Stand a few feet apart, adopting a fun ninja stance.

    2. Each of you takes turns trying to “tag” the other’s arm or hand in a single, quick motion.

    3. The first person to get tagged has to go first with their vows.

    • Adds a dynamic and engaging element to the ceremony.

    • Encourages a playful and competitive spirit.

    • Great for couples who enjoy physical activities and want to bring their personalities into the ceremony.

A bride and groom are exchanging vows or rings at their outdoor wedding ceremony, with guests seated in the background.

Coin Toss

    1. One of you flips a coin in the air.

    2. The other calls heads or tails while the coin is in the air.

    3. The person who wins the toss decides who goes first.

    • Simple and quick.

    • Adds an element of chance.

    • Easy for everyone to understand and enjoy.

Balloon Pop

    1. Each of you gets a balloon to inflate.

    2. On the count of three, start inflating the balloons.

    3. The first person to pop their balloon gets to choose who goes first.

    • Energetic and exciting.

    • Involves physical activity.

    • Creates a burst of laughter (and sound!).

Shot Roulette

    • Prepare two identical shot glasses: one filled with vodka (or clear liquor of your choice) and the other with water.

    • Mix them up so you don’t know which is which.

    • Each of you picks a shot glass and takes a drink.

    • The person who gets the vodka shot decides who goes first.

    • Adds an element of surprise and suspense.

    • Light-hearted and playful.

    • Perfect for couples who enjoy a good laugh and a bit of excitement.

There is also lots of options to customise something that is a bit more personal to you as well. Let’s chat about that if it’s something you want to explore.

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