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Depending on how large the pref party is, reading letters out loud could get dull. I have seen the letters incorporated into the one on one time between active and pnm. Active takes pnm into room, they talk for a while (time to get serious!) and then she says something like, " I am going to step away for a minute but while I'm gone, I want you to read this." It is a letter from a different active (most likely her "special person") who voila shows up in front of her after she is through reading the letter. This sets up the all important "closing of the deal." Very effective. The letter does not leave the house but is put in the Bid Day bag.
Also, taking a picture is another good pref night activity. As pnms enter the house, they are handed your GLO flower. Hire a professional and set up your entrance "route" so that there is a quick stop for a photo between active and pnm on their way to sit down. This is just another way to let the pnm feel special. Pics can be ordered at a later date.
Last but not least, I agree with those who are pointing out that the delivery of the pref ceremony/speech can be crucial. The speaker needs to be relaxed, and really connecting with pnms - not reciting the Declaration of Independence. This sort of thing takes practice, practice, practice.
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