50 Wedding activities and games to keep your guests entertained

Weddings are beautiful. But let's be honest: after the vows, the endless speeches, and the 'chicken or fish' debate, guests might need a little something extra to keep the energy up. That's where wedding games and activities come in! Whether you're aiming for classy or a little bit cheeky, there's something here to fit every wedding vibe.

1. Wedding bingo

Bingo isn’t just for church halls and senior centers. Wedding Bingo turns this classic game into a hilarious, guest-interactive activity that can run throughout the night.

How to play

1. Create bingo cards filled with wedding-themed prompts (like "Bride cries," "Groom blushes," or "Best Man makes a joke").
2. Distribute the cards at the beginning of the event.
3. Guests mark their cards as they witness each event unfold. The first to get five in a row shouts “Bingo!” and wins a prize.

Top tip

Why not pick from one of our pre-made wedding themed bingo cards below to get you started?

2. Shoe game

A lighthearted way to test the newlyweds’ knowledge about each other. It’s all about fun, laughs, and maybe a few blushes.

How to play

1. The couple sits back-to-back and exchanges one of their shoes with each other.
2. A series of "Who is more likely to..." questions are read aloud.
3. They raise the shoe representing the person they think fits best with the answer.

3. Photo scavenger hunt

Get your guests involved by turning them into amateur photographers. This keeps everyone busy and creates fantastic memories.

How to play

1. Provide a list of specific photos for guests to capture (e.g., “someone dancing”, “bride and groom kissing”).
2. Guests can form teams or go solo, snapping pics throughout the event.
3. The team or guest with the most pictures from the list wins a prize.

4. Wedding mad libs

Who doesn’t love a bit of fill-in-the-blanks fun? Wedding Mad Libs is perfect for unleashing everyone’s inner wordsmith.

How to play

1. Create Mad Libs based on the couple’s story or wedding day.
2. Leave out key words and have guests fill in the blanks.
3. Read out the hilariously bizarre stories during the reception.

5. Jenga guest book

A twist on the classic guest book. This activity not only gets your guests signing but also playing!

How to play

1. Set up a giant Jenga tower.
2. Ask guests to write messages on the blocks.
3. After the wedding, the couple has a personalized game to play, filled with love notes.

6. Couples' trivia

Think you know the newlyweds better than they know each other? Put your knowledge to the test with some hilarious rounds of Couples’ Trivia!

How to play

1. Prepare a set of questions about the couple.
2. Distribute answer sheets to guests or teams.
3. The team with the most correct answers wins.

7. Dance-off

When the party needs a little boost, a Dance-Off might just do the trick. Get those moves out on the dance floor!

How to play

1. Select a few brave volunteers.
2. Set different music genres and let them show their best moves.
3. The audience votes on the winner by cheering.

8. Lawn games

For outdoor weddings, lawn games like cornhole, croquet, bocce, and giant Connect Four provide easy, low-maintenance fun.

How to play

1. Set up various lawn games around the venue.
2. Encourage guests to grab a drink and challenge each other.
3. Offer small prizes or bragging rights for the winners.

9. Advice for the newlyweds

Give guests a chance to play wise old sage or comedian-in-chief with heartfelt advice and witty words for the newlyweds to treasure forever!

How to play

1. Provide cards and pens at each table.
2. Guests write their best advice or funny messages for the couple.
3. Collect them and create a keepsake book.

10. Lip sync battle

Got some wannabe rock stars or shower singers in the crowd? A lip sync battle is their time to steal the spotlight and dazzle the audience!

How to play

1. Guests or teams choose a song to perform.
2. Give them some time to prepare, and then it’s showtime!
3. Award the best performance based on crowd applause.

11. Polaroid guest book

Give the guest book a fun upgrade with a Polaroid twist! Snap instant pics, add silly captions, and create a book of unforgettable memories on the spot.

How to play

1. Set up a Polaroid station with a backdrop.
2. Guests take pictures and add them to the guest book with a personal message.
3. Enjoy the immediate nostalgia of print photos!

12. Wine tasting challenge

Raise your glasses, wine lovers! This game will test your palate as you sip, guess, and savor your way through a blind wine tasting challenge. Cheers!

How to play

1. Set up a wine-tasting station with different types of wines, labeled only by number.
2. Guests taste each wine and try to identify the variety or region.
3. The guest with the most correct answers wins a bottle of wine.

13. Guess the cake flavor

Put your taste buds to the test with a delicious game of “Guess the Cake Flavor.” Sample, guess, and see who’s the ultimate cake connoisseur!

How to play

1. Provide small samples of different cake flavors.
2. Guests taste and write down their guesses.
3. Reveal the answers and crown the most accurate cake connoisseur.

14. "What's in your purse?"

15. Musical chairs

Musical Chairs is back and better after a few cocktails! Get ready for a whirlwind of laughter, music, and some very competitive seat-snatching!

How to play

1. Arrange chairs in a circle, one less than the number of participants.
2. Start the music; when it stops, everyone scrambles for a seat.
3. Last one standing (or sitting, in this case) wins.

16. DIY flower crown station

Perfect for outdoor or boho-style weddings, a flower crown station adds a touch of creativity and elegance to your celebration.

How to play

1. Set up a table with flowers, greenery, and wire bases.
2. Guests design their own flower crowns with provided materials.
3. Everyone wears their handmade crowns throughout the event for a lovely floral vibe.

17. Flip cup relay

Bring a little bit of college party fun to the wedding with a Flip Cup Relay. Great for a rowdy, energetic crowd!

How to play

1. Divide guests into teams.
2. Each team member must drink and flip their cup before the next person starts.
3. The first team to finish wins, with plenty of cheering from the crowd.

18. Lawn twister

A giant outdoor version of the classic game, perfect for guests who aren’t afraid to get a little tangled up.

How to play

1. Paint a Twister board on the grass or use a large vinyl mat.
2. Spin the wheel and call out colors and limbs.
3. Guests twist and turn until they lose their balance or can’t move anymore.

19. Wedding word search

Add some quiet fun with a personalized word search featuring the couple's names, wedding date, and other related words.

How to play

1. Hand out printed word searches to guests.
2. Guests circle the hidden words at their leisure.
3. Offer a small prize for the fastest word sleuth.

20. Caricature artist

Have a professional caricature artist create whimsical sketches of guests. This doubles as a fun activity and a unique wedding favor.

How to play

1. Hire an artist and set up a station.
2. Guests take turns getting their portraits drawn.
3. Display the drawings during the reception for everyone to admire.

21. Bridal pictionary

Test artistic skills and bridal knowledge in this wedding version of Pictionary.

How to play

1. Create cards with wedding-related phrases (like “first dance” or “bridezilla”).
2. Teams take turns drawing while the others guess.
3. The team with the most correct guesses wins.

22. Guess who: Wedding edition

Put a personal twist on "Guess Who?" with a wedding edition featuring your guests! Ask clever questions to uncover which friend or family member is who!

How to play

1. Create a “Guess Who” board with photos of key wedding guests.
2. Each player chooses a person on their board.
3. Take turns asking yes or no questions to figure out who the other player has chosen.

23. Wedding minute to win it

Bring the thrill of the TV show to your wedding with “Minute to Win It” challenges! Fast-paced, high-energy games to get everyone laughing, moving, and competing!

How to play

1. Prepare several one-minute challenges, such as stacking cups, balancing marshmallows on a spoon, or blowing up balloons and popping them.
2. Guests compete in pairs or small teams.
3. Award prizes to the winners of each round or an overall champion.

24. Ring toss

Combine carnival charm with wedding elegance in a chic ring toss game! Guests can test their aim, win prizes, and enjoy a little playful competition.

How to play

1. Set up a ring toss station with wine bottles or other themed targets.
2. Guests take turns trying to toss rings over the bottles.
3. Keep score and award prizes for the highest scores.

25. Wedding plinko

Add a carnival game vibe to your wedding with a DIY Plinko board. Guests will have a blast dropping chips and hoping for a win.

How to play

1. Create a large Plinko board with different slots at the bottom labeled with various prizes (like "Free Drink," "Dance with the Bride," or "Mystery Gift").
2. Guests take turns dropping chips down the board.
3. Whatever slot their chip lands in determines their prize.

26. Live wedding painting

Transform your wedding into a masterpiece with a live painting station! Watch as an artist captures your big day in real-time, creating a stunning keepsake.

How to play

1. Hire a local artist to capture the event in real-time.
2. Guests can watch the painting unfold throughout the night.
3. The finished painting serves as a beautiful keepsake for the couple.

27. Oversized tic tac toe

Supersize the fun with a giant game of Tic Tac Toe! Perfect for all ages, this classic game gets a playful upgrade that everyone will love.

How to play

1. Set up a large tic tac toe board using rope and wooden Xs and Os.
2. Guests take turns playing while others cheer them on.
3. The first to line up three wins!

28. Find the guest

Encourage guests to mingle with this interactive icebreaker game.

How to play

1. Provide each guest with a list of fun facts or trivia about other guests.
2. Guests must find the person that matches each fact.
3. The first to complete their list wins a prize.

29. Musical statues

Relive those playground days with Musical Statues—wedding style! Dance like nobody’s watching, but freeze when the music stops, or you’re out!

How to play

1. Play music and encourage guests to dance.
2. When the music stops, everyone must freeze.
3. Those who move are out, and the last person standing wins.

30. Wedding piñata

Unleash your guests' inner child with a wedding piñata packed with fun surprises! Swing, smash, and watch the goodies spill out for everyone to enjoy!

How to play

1. Fill a piñata with candies, mini bottles, or wedding-themed trinkets.
2. Blindfold guests and give them a bat to take a swing.
3. Enjoy the chaos as the goodies spill out!

31. Photo booth with instant cameras

Add a retro flair to your wedding with a photo booth and instant cameras! Guests snap, shake, and take home fun, on-the-spot memories they’ll treasure.

How to play

1. Set up a booth with instant cameras and a fun backdrop.
2. Guests snap photos and leave a copy in a guest book with messages.
3. The couple takes home a book filled with candid shots and love notes.

32. Musical bingo

A perfect blend of music and classic bingo, this game is great for music lovers and adds a unique twist to the usual bingo.

How to play

1. Create bingo cards filled with popular songs or songs that are significant to the couple.
2. Play a mix of songs during the reception; guests mark off the songs on their bingo cards as they hear them.
3. The first person to complete a row or pattern shouts "Bingo!" and wins a prize.

Browse our pre-made Music themed bingo card templates to get your game started below!

33. Paper plane contest

Let creativity take flight with a paper plane contest! Guests fold, decorate, and see whose plane soars the farthest—no pilot's license required!

How to play

1. Provide paper and markers for guests to decorate and fold their planes.
2. Set up a target zone.
3. Guests take turns flying their planes; the closest to the target wins.

34. DIY confetti bar

A colorful, interactive station that doubles as a photo op and fun favor idea.

How to play

1. Set up a station with various types of biodegradable confetti.
2. Guests fill their confetti bags.
3. Use them for the grand exit or during the dance party.

35. Truth or dare

Add a cheeky twist to your wedding with a round of Truth or Dare! Perfect for sharing secrets, daring dances, and a lot of laughter!

How to play

1. Prepare a mix of fun and slightly daring truth or dare prompts.
2. Guests take turns picking a card.
3. Let the laughter (and maybe a few blushes) begin.

36. Pass the parcel

Bring back childhood memories with a grown-up game of Pass the Parcel! Unwrap each layer to reveal fun prizes, surprises, and a whole lot of laughter.

How to play

1. Wrap a gift with multiple layers, each containing a small prize or note.
2. Pass the parcel around as the music plays; when it stops, the holder unwraps a layer.
3. The final layer holds the main prize.

37. DIY cocktail station

Shake things up with a DIY cocktail station! Let guests mix, muddle, and garnish their own custom creations for a truly spirited celebration. Cheers!

How to play

1. Set up a bar area with ingredients, recipes, and instructions.
2. Guests mix and match their own cocktails.
3. Offer prizes for the best (or most creative) concoctions.

38. Wedding hashtag hunt

Get guests snapping and sharing with a Wedding Hashtag Hunt! Challenge them to capture fun moments, post with your hashtag, and compete for the best shot!

How to play

1. Set up a sign with a wedding hashtag.
2. Guests post photos using the hashtag.
3. The couple or guests vote on the best photo, and the winner gets a prize.

39. Hula Hoop Contest

Get those hips swinging with a lively hula hoop contest! Guests of all ages can show off their skills and compete to be the last one hooping!

How to play

1. Hand out hula hoops to brave volunteers.
2. See who can hula the longest without dropping.
3. The last one hula-hooping wins.

40. Signature dance move contest

Show off those dance skills with a signature dance move contest! Guests draw a dance move from a hat, perform it, and get the crowd roaring with laughter!

How to play

1. Create a list of fun and easy dance moves.
2. Guests draw a move from the hat and perform it.
3. The crowd votes for the best performance.

41. Anniversary piñata

Instead of the usual candy, fill this piñata with notes for the couple to open on their future anniversaries!

How to play

1. Fill a piñata with slips of paper containing heartfelt messages, date night ideas, or future predictions.
2. Blindfold the bride and groom and let them take turns swinging.
3. Once it breaks, they can gather the notes and read a few, leaving the rest for future anniversaries.

42. Who Am I?

"Who Am I?" is a fun guessing game where guests wear a character name on their forehead and ask yes-or-no questions to figure out who they are. Perfect for laughs and mingling!

How to play

1. Write the names of famous couples (real or fictional) on sticky notes and place one on each guest’s forehead.
2. Guests can ask each other yes or no questions to figure out who they are.
3. The first few guests to guess correctly win small prizes.

43. DIY s'mores bar

Add a sweet touch to your wedding with a s’mores station. A delicious activity that’s both fun and tasty!

How to play

1. Set up a station with marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate, and roasting sticks.
2. Guests gather around a fire pit or s’mores maker and build their own creations.
3. Make it a contest by having guests vote on the most creative s’mores combo.

44. Guess the first dance song

Get the crowd buzzing with “Guess the First Dance Song!” Guests jot down their best guesses, and those who get it right earn some bragging rights—or a prize!

How to play

1. Hand out cards where guests can write down their guesses for the first dance song.
2. Collect the cards before the dance starts.
3. Reveal the song and award a prize to those who guessed correctly.

45. Human knot

This icebreaker is great for smaller weddings or groups of friends who want a good laugh.

How to play

1. Have guests stand in a circle and grab hands with two different people across from them.
2. Without letting go, they must untangle themselves into a circle.
3. The group that gets untangled the fastest wins!

46. Wedding time capsule

A sentimental activity where guests contribute to a time capsule for the couple to open on a future anniversary.

How to play

1. Provide a box or jar and cards for guests to write messages, wishes, or predictions.
2. Seal the time capsule at the end of the night.
3. The couple opens it on their 10th or 20th anniversary to relive the memories.

47. Giant bubbles station

Add a touch of magic with a giant bubble machine! Perfect for an outdoor wedding, this whimsical activity will have guests of all ages feeling like kids again.

How to play

1. Set up a station with giant bubble wands and bubble solution.
2. Guests take turns creating huge bubbles.
3. Have a friendly competition for the largest bubble or most creative bubble tricks.

48. Couple’s charades

Put a romantic spin on charades with Couples Charades! Guests act out famous couples—from Romeo and Juliet to Ross and Rachel—while their team guesses the pair.

How to play

1. Prepare a list of famous couples from movies, history, or real life.
2. Guests take turns acting out the couple without speaking while their team guesses.
3. The team with the most correct guesses wins.

49. Pin the bouquet on the bride

Put a wedding spin on “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” with “Pin the Bouquet on the Bride”! Blindfold, spin, and see who can land it closest!

How to play

1. Hang a large picture of a bride without a bouquet.
2. Blindfold the kids, spin them around, and have them try to pin a paper bouquet in the right spot.
3. The closest bouquet wins a small prize!

50. Kids' craft corner

Keeping the little ones entertained is key for a smooth event. A craft corner lets them unleash their creativity.

How to play

1. Set up a table with coloring books, craft supplies, and DIY projects.
2. Provide adult supervision and encourage kids to create keepsakes.
3. The children can take their creations home as a fun wedding favor.

That's a wrap!

There you have it – 50 wedding activities and games that will make your big day truly unforgettable. From quirky, interactive activities to heartwarming keepsakes, these ideas will ensure that your guests are not just attendees, but active participants in the celebration. After all, a great wedding isn't just about the love story—it's about creating stories for everyone to remember!