Our Guide to Wedding Games That Guests Will Actually Love

Looking for a way to inject even more fun into your wedding day or weekend? Adding wedding games to your activities is one of the easiest and most entertaining ways to keep guests engaged and feeling joyful. Whether you’re planning a laid-back backyard bash or a sophisticated soirée, here are 15 wedding games and activities to choose from to suit your wedding style.

In this guide, we’ll break our game ideas into two categories: those that are perfect for kids and families, and those that are ideal for grown-ups who are looking to kick back, laugh and let loose.

Wedding Games for Kids of All Ages

If you're inviting young ones to your wedding, you can't expect them to stay quiet or patient for hours on end. To help them relax and enjoy the day (and give you cover for the games you want to play), choose a couple of fun activities like the ones below to add to your plans. The kids will be delighted, and their parents will love you too!

1. Bouncy Houses

We’re starting out with the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Not only do kids go wild for a bouncy house, but we’ve seen plenty of couples and their wedding parties sneak in a bounce or five. It’s high-energy, safe (with supervision), and makes everyone feel like a kid again.

2. Bubbles Everywhere

There is an instant magic that happens when bubbles start to fly. Creating rainbows. Shapes, and bubbles big and small will light up the faces of children and grown-ups. Go all out and add a “bubble bar” with lots of different blowing rings. Then, kids can mix their own bubble potions (with adult help), and have a blast trying out all the options. You can also have them hand out bubble favors to create a whimsical recessional.

3. Sack Races

Break out the burlap and bring the farmyard fun to your wedding. Sack races are silly, safe, and easy to set up. Kids can race for bragging rights, or just jump for joy. It’s one of the few wedding games that guarantees real laughter.

4. Putt Putt Fun

Portable mini golf sets can turn a corner of your venue into a tiny adventure course. Add wedding-themed decor, and you've got yourself a kid-friendly attraction that golfers of every generation will be drawn to. 

5. Maypoles

Not simply for spring celebrations, Maypoles are used throughout the seasons in wedding celebrations. Signifying the joining of two people and two families, couples all over the world can relate to its deeper meaning. Wrapping the ribbon is a lively event and the bonus is a visual feast for your photographer.

6. Lawn Lounge for Little Ones

For quieter moments, create a mini “kids-only lounge” with cushions, books, puzzles, and coloring pages. Add a chalkboard wall or dry erase boards with wedding-themed drawing prompts to keep artistic hands busy while the adults mingle.

Wedding Games for the Adults Who Come to Party

Kids aren’t the only ones who want to have fun and adults are often known to get silly at weddings. These wedding games are perfect for grown-ups who are ready to celebrate with gusto (and a little bit of mischief).

1. The Pool Party Option

If your wedding venue has a pool, let you guests dive in at your rehearsal dinner or reception. Invite guests to bring bathing suits and provide them with robes, towels and lounge chairs. Add floaties and underwater speakers for an unforgettable event your guests will talk about for years.

2. Cold Weather Activities

For winter weddings, don’t shy away from chilly fun. If you’re at a ski resort or mountain lodge, invite guests to hit the slopes, If there are kids coming, then sledding, snowball “fights” and making snowmen will add even more fun to the agenda. 

3. Pool Table Challenges

Have a game room at your venue? Set up an informal pool tournament with brackets, funny team names, and small prizes. It’s a great way for guests to mix and mingle between courses or before dancing begins.

4. Photo Hunt Mayhem

Definitely on our favorites list! Print a list of must-take photos or display the list on signage: "Take a selfie with the bride,” “Photograph a dance move you’ve never seen before,” “Snap a photo of someone crying with joy.” These wedding games get guests involved, and give you some priceless photos from their perspective.

5. Limbo

Add a limbo contest to your dance floor antics for a burst of movement and levity. You’ll be amazed how some people make it look easy and not so surprised when they don’t. With a great photographer by your side you’ll be laughing about these photos for years to come.

6.  Giant Jenga, Croquet and Other Lawn Games

Have a lovely lawn to work with? Lawn games work wonders at daytime weddings and cocktail hours. Croquet, ring tosses, and horseshoes bring a nostalgic charm, while Jenga builds (and topples) tension in the best way. 

7. Trivia or Couples Quizzes

Want to add a thoughtful twist? Set up a “How well do you know the couple?” quiz, where guests can answer funny, sweet, or surprising questions. Offer a prize for the most correct answers, or the most creative ones.

8. Beer Pong

Break out the beer pong and watch things get crazy! Use gold cups and signature cocktails to make the game more elegant or just get down to the old college games and reminisce about days gone by. Just be sure your pours are small and that winners and losers are able to drive responsibly at the end of the night. 

9. Break Dancing

As your party progresses and starts to get wild, have your DJ ask your guests to bust a move. Give a funny gift to the best dancer and watch the movers and shakers get out on the dance floor!

Add a Little Play to Your Big Day

With dozens, if not hundreds, of wedding games to choose from, your big day or weekend can be full of fun distractions that fit your vibe and theme. By choosing a few, you’re giving your guests more than just entertainment. You’re giving them ways to connect, laugh, and enjoy being together. But, don’t forget to get in the game too! It’s your day and you deserve to play. So stock up on your beer pong balls, call your local bouncy house rental company, and ratchet up the fun at your celebration. Your biggest challenge might be getting your guests to leave but you can leave that to your planner.

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