Keeping Your Wedding Guests Entertained 🎉
Keeping your guests entertained can sometimes feel like one of the trickiest parts of planning a wedding. The good news? There are so many creative ways to keep the energy flowing and make sure nobody is left twiddling their thumbs. Here we explore some unique game ideas for your wedding.
Here are some of the best wedding entertainment ideas I’ve come across – a mix of timeless favourites and a few unique twists you might not have seen before!
Wedding Crossword 📝💍
A wedding crossword puzzle is always a guest favourite! It’s a fun, interactive way to get people chatting about you as a couple. You can tailor the questions to your relationship, add a few personal stories, and even slip some of the trickier answers into your speeches for a clever little twist.
Wedding lawn games
Wedding Jenga – The Ultimate Garden Game 🪵✨
Giant Jenga is always a wedding favourite! For around £40–£50, you can pick up a set that’s easy to set up and guaranteed to be a hit – especially at summer weddings.
Guests love the suspense as the tower gets taller and wobbly, and it’s a brilliant game for both kids and adults. Plus, the photos of people mid-collapse are always priceless! If you’re looking for fun outdoor wedding games that won’t break the bank, Wedding Jenga is a must-have.
Giant Wedding Connect 4 – A Classic with a Twist 🎲💒
Bring out everyone’s competitive side with a giant Connect 4 game at your wedding! This oversized version of the childhood classic is a brilliant way to entertain guests of all ages.
You can hire or buy a giant Connect 4 set for around £100, making it a budget-friendly option that’s easy to set up on the lawn or inside your venue. It’s fun, interactive, and always gets people gathered around to cheer, play, and laugh – perfect for both kids and adults alike.
Wedding Mini Golf – A Guest Favourite ⛳💍
Who doesn’t love a round of mini golf at a wedding? It’s interactive, competitive, and guaranteed to bring out plenty of laughs among your guests. Companies like Crazy Weds Golf Hire provide mobile setups, with a 9-hole wedding mini golf course costing around £500–£1,000.
While it’s not the cheapest entertainment option, it’s always a huge hit and keeps guests entertained for hours. Perfect for outdoor weddings or venues with plenty of space, mini golf adds a playful twist to your big day and creates fantastic photo opportunities and is a perfect game idea for your wedding.
Wedding Croquet – A Budget-Friendly Outdoor Game 🎯🥂
Croquet is a classic garden game and a fun, affordable alternative to mini golf at your wedding. You can pick up a croquet set on Amazon for around £30–£40 (or even cheaper if you go for a Temu bargain), making it one of the easiest ways to add some outdoor entertainment without breaking the bank.
All you need to do is set up the hoops on the lawn, hand out the mallets, and let your guests enjoy a few friendly rounds. It’s simple, low-cost, and a great way to keep people mingling during your drinks reception or in between the main events of the day.
Pass the Pigs – A Quirky Wedding Game 🐷🎲
If you want a cheap and fun wedding game that guests of all ages will love, try Pass the Pigs! The rules are simple – throw the little pigs and score points based on how they land. It might sound silly, but that’s exactly what makes it so entertaining.
For less than £10, it’s one of the easiest and most affordable ways to bring laughter and a bit of competition to your wedding reception. Perfect for filling downtime during the day or keeping guests entertained in the evening.
Limbo
Looking for a cheap but unforgettable wedding entertainment idea? Limbo is always a crowd favourite! All you need is a limbo stick (or even just a broom handle) and you’re ready to go. Guests absolutely love getting involved, especially later in the evening when the drinks are flowing – and trust me, the photos are always hilarious.
It’s simple to set up, costs next to nothing, and guarantees lots of laughter and energy on the dance floor. If you want fun wedding reception games that get everyone joining in, limbo is a winner every time.
Escape van
Yes, you read that right – an escape van at your wedding! This mobile escape room is a brilliant and unique way to entertain your guests. The setup costs around £400 for a 2-hour hire, with each game lasting about 15 minutes, making it perfect for keeping groups of friends and family entertained throughout your drinks reception or evening party.
It’s a fun, interactive experience that’s unlike the usual wedding entertainment options, and it was a massive hit with guests when I last saw it in action. If you’re looking for quirky wedding entertainment ideas or something that will get people talking long after the big day, an escape van could be just the thing.
Wedding Space Hoppers – Hilarious Guest Entertainment 🏆🐰
If you’re looking for fun and unique wedding entertainment, why not bring out the space hoppers? This one’s definitely for the brave (and possibly slightly tipsy) guests – but that’s what makes it so much fun.
As a wedding photographer, I can tell you the photos are absolutely epic – think races, wipeouts, and plenty of laughter. It’s a silly, light-hearted game that gets everyone talking and creates memories you’ll never forget. Just be prepared for a few dramatic falls!
And that wraps up our uniquie game ideas for your big wedding day!!
