Your wedding day will surely be unforgettable for you and your partner. But you also want it to be a celebration your guests will remember for years! Create a memorable experience by including fun wedding activities throughout the day.
Here are some ideas to make your wedding celebration extra special for your guests.
1. Set Up a Photo Booth
Photo booths are one of the most popular wedding activities for a reason—everyone loves them! A photo booth is a classic crowd-pleaser. Setting up a booth lets your guests capture fun moments throughout the night. As a bonus, they’ll all go home with a keepsake to remember the day.
Choose a traditional photo booth or try a unique option like a 360-degree or roaming booth. Personalize the booth with props and decor that match your wedding theme. For an extra touch, customize the photo printouts with your wedding date and colors.
2. Lawn Games for Outdoor Fun
If your event is outdoors, lawn games are an excellent way to entertain guests of all ages. Including lawn games as activities for a wedding can help break the ice and liven up the party. Cornhole or giant Jenga are easy to set up and encourage friendly competition. They are a great addition to cocktail hour before the reception begins to get guests up and moving.
3. Plan a Wedding Scavenger Hunt
A wedding scavenger hunt is a creative way to help your guests feel involved. Create a list of things guests can find or do during the wedding. This could be things like getting a photo with the bride, finding a couple wearing matching outfits, or taking a table selfie. Offer a small prize for the most creative photos or guests who check off all the items on the list.
4. Have an Interactive Guest Book
Create a lasting memory and an interactive experience with your guest book. Provide Polaroid cameras so guests can snap a picture, sign it, and leave a personal note. Or, set up a video guest book where guests can record a video message for you to watch after the wedding. Another fun option is a telephone guest book, where guests call and leave a “voicemail” for you to listen to later.
5. Host Karaoke
If you have friends who never miss a karaoke night, consider adding karaoke to your wedding. Set up a karaoke machine on the dance floor or create a designated space for guests to sing their hearts out. Guests will love showing off their singing talents as they belt out their favorite songs.
6. Hire a Live Portrait Artist
Give your guests a memento to take home by hiring a live sketch artist to capture them all dressed up. A live artist can sketch quick mini-portraits they’ll treasure long after the wedding.
7. Bet on the Wedding
While your love may be a safe bet, you can up the ante during your wedding by using a betting app during your event. The Betting on the Wedding app lets you create fun ‘prop’ bets throughout the night. Guests can bet on things like the flavor of the cake or the length of the ceremony. It makes for a hilariously high-stakes way to keep guests entertained!
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These are some of the many wedding reception activities you can incorporate for your big day. Ready to find the perfect venue to bring your vision to life? ICONA’s wedding reception venues in South Jersey offer beautiful settings that complement any celebration.
Our team can help you plan the wedding of a lifetime and ensure your guests leave with lasting memories. Contact ICONA’s wedding professionals today to begin planning your dream wedding!
