These recent submissions to the Offbeat Bride photo pool from Steve Koo photography make it clear that if you want no dancing at your reception, bowling may be your solution. Also, the lighting at bowling alleys is tres dramatique, oui?:
The shots remind me of this amazing series from Melissa's Idaho wedding last year by AMB Photo Company:
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WindlessMeadow
July 2nd, 2009 · 1:28 AM · #
We're bowling for our reception as well! And, honestly, I'm looking to the photos more than anything
We decided to go the bowling route after we couldn't compromise on reception options. All we wanted was for all our guests to have a ton of fun and have to pay for their own alcohol 
Bowling was the perfect solution!
Alison K
July 2nd, 2009 · 4:10 AM · #
Ah, dang. I'm just one of many trendy OBTs who had a Bowling Reception…
Melissa
July 2nd, 2009 · 4:31 AM · #
Who cares if someone else has done it, Alison? Bowling receptions freaking rock! I had such a good time at my reception.
Kelli Ann
July 2nd, 2009 · 5:54 AM · #
We're going bowling for our rehearsal dinner. It's such a fun idea; people can migle, dance if they want to, and bowl at the same time. All-around good experience.
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Kasandra
July 2nd, 2009 · 8:33 AM · #
My H2B hates bowling so we're doing this for the bach'lette party!! In cocktail dresses! With girly drinks! I'm so gonna fall on my ass!
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July 2nd, 2009 · 5:44 AM · #
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Waldo
July 2nd, 2009 · 6:25 PM · #
As an alternative, I just thought of renting our a roller skating rink. In my neck of the woods, Santa Cruz, CA, I have heard of 2 hour parties for only around $150 at the local rink…
Jennifer
July 3rd, 2009 · 12:17 AM · #
I'm renting out a vintage bowling alley for our reception also. We are not big dancers and love bowling. We are still having a DJ, but instead of first dance we are doing a first bowl! We are also providing socks as a favor! SWEET! Oh yeah, me and FH are giving each other balls for our wedding gift.
Alison K
July 4th, 2009 · 3:00 PM · #
Kasandra:
How can he hate bowling? It's funnest funniest pass time in the history of American pass times!! I do think it'll be a great bach'lette (that sounds so cute) party… you will have to post photos!!
We had a bowling reception, and everyone had a blast! My hubby, and several others, thought it was cute and funny the I wore bowling shoes with my non-traditional dress.
I hope you have a great time.