10 Fun Wedding Games and Activities for Guests
Planning a wedding? Once the emotional ‘I do’ moment has passed, it’s time to cheer up your family and friends and make your special day entertaining for everybody. Here are 10 fun wedding games that will make your reception unforgettable.
1. Shoe game
Let’s start with a little quiz about how much you and your spouse know about each other. All you need for this game is the bride’s and groom’s pairs of shoes, two chairs facing away from each other, questions that you can get from the internet, or made-up, customized ones, for more fun.
The shoe game is simple – a host (it can be anyone) asks a question, and the bride and groom have to vote with a shoe. If the answer is “groom”, they lift the groom’s shoe and vice versa. Here are some fun example questions:
- Who’s the better driver?
- Who fell in love first?
- Who tends to work more?
- Who said “I love you” first?
- Who takes longer to get ready?
The points are not counted, as the questions are subjective, so there’s no official winner or loser. The fun is in the questions and the guests’ reactions.
2. Musical chairs
Looking for a physical activity to get people moving and get the party started? The musical chairs is the perfect icebreaker for that. Depending on your wedding size, not everyone may be able to participate, but it works great with up to twenty guests.
Count the participants and ask them to bring a chair with them. Ask them to form a circle, and leave one chair out. Play music and ask them to dance around the chairs in a circular way.
The goal of the participants is to sit down on a chair when the music stops. As you probably guessed, one person won’t be able to sit – and that’s the fun of it. After each round, the person who doesn’t secure a seat will be kicked out until there’s a winner.
3. Scavenger hunt
Scavenger hunt follows a similar format. Pick a person from each table who will be responsible for bringing the called items. A host will call out the names of random things, like a fork, a sock, or a lipstick, and the slowest person loses. Just like in the case of musical chairs, each round, one person doesn’t make it.
4. Mad Libs
The word game of Mad Libs is another simple way to brighten up the time for guests. You can find plenty of printable Mad Libs online to place at each table and collect best wishes and funny memories from your family and friends.
5. He said, she said
Popular in bachelorette parties and bride showers, the He said, she said game can also be played right at your wedding. The game is played like the backwards shoe game and needs to be prepared beforehand. The first step is to interview the couple and write down the answers. Then, you will have to make the “she” and “he” paddles for the guests.
On the wedding day, divide guests into small teams. You will now present the statements (I’m the better cook/I first met their parents…) and wait for the he vs. she answers. After all teams have voted, you reveal the correct answer. Unlike in the shoe game, you can count the right answers and gift a little something to the winner!
6. Photo booth
Another wedding activity is as simple as getting a photo booth. Some people prefer a simple, decorated wall with funny props and clothes with a professional photographer, while others actually rent a vintage booth. The latter can be costlier, but you can get in and have the photos automatically printed out.
7. Scrapbook with polaroid photos
Another simple yet entertaining idea is to bring a scrapbook and a polaroid. Have guests take a group polaroid photo, stick it in the scrapbook, and write a message. Just don’t forget to bring enough film! At the end, you will have a book filled with memories from your favorite day with wishes from your favorite people.
8. Spin the wheel
How about a customized wedding wheel game? You can go for a little DIY one, or a big, visible one, depending on whether you want to make it part of the main program or just use it as a side activity for whoever walks by.
Fill the wheel with funny activities that the guests must complete when they spin. Here are a couple of ideas:
- bride and groom kiss,
- hug a stranger,
- sing a song,
- propose a toast.
Oh, and make sure to add “spin again”.
9. Wedding guest bingo
Want your guests to interact more? The wedding guest bingo is a dynamic activity that will break the ice in the room and potentially even create new friendships. Instead of the classic number marking, each player will receive a card with specific traits, hobbies, or other kinds of descriptions, and their task is to find someone who fits it. You can fill in the card with things like:
- someone who plays the guitar,
- someone who can’t swim,
- someone who was born in August,
- someone who has a cat,
- someone who has 2 brothers.
10. Casino tables with pretend money
Staying with games of chance, why not try casino tables? Right, you don’t want to turn your wedding into a gambling venue, but why not play some casino games with pretend money? The stakes don’t have to be great, or you can even include free roulette, poker, or bring blackjack cards to play for fun.
Casino tables can be a good alternative for those who don’t like to dance. You can also hire a dealer if your guests don’t know how to play, and who knows, maybe some guest turns out to be a poker talent.
These were the 10 wedding games that will liven up the celebration, break the ice between guests, and create unforgettable memories. Pick the ones that match your wedding style and just see what happens – surely, you will remember these moments forever.
