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8 Different Ways to Entertain Guests at Your Wedding

Whilst a wedding is all about celebrating the companionship of a couple and bringing two sets of family and friends together, it is also an opportunity for everyone invited to let their hair down, have fun and enjoy themselves. Wedding entertainment is therefore an important aspect to consider when planning your wedding and making it a day your guests will never forget. 

For this to happen, you need to be mindful of the entertainment options you are planning to provide. A diverse line up of activities will satisfy the interests of all your guests and will also provide an opportunity for both sides of your family to connect, share laughs and get to know one another better. 

Mementos

Your wedding day will be one of the most precious moments of your life, and maybe one of the very few times where you get all of your friends and family together in one room, so providing entertainment that will provide momentos that you can treasure for eternity. 

Live wedding painters are a trending addition to wedding receptions. A highly talented artist will capture a unique moment from your wedding and will produce a mesmerising portrait of the very moment in front of you and your guests eyes. Another art related entertainment options include live illustrators, who can create a beautiful sketch for you and your guests so that they can have a sentimental keepsake to remember the day.

Creating a memory lane in your reception will encourage your guests to bring photos from your lives together. Your guests can walk through and see the story of your relationship, creating a sense of connectedness with one another. Advice cards are another heartfelt way to capture the magic of the day, allowing your guests to share their wisdom with you. 

You can also really capture the joy of the day by providing disposable cameras on tables. Your guests can then snap candid moments throughout the reception which you can relive after your wedding day is over.

Newlywed Based Games

A way to get every guest involved in the fun is by having personalised games based on the the newlywed couple. These playful games incorporate all of your guests, encourage interactions and provide plenty of laughs, usually at the couples expense.

A game of ‘Who Said It’ can test your guests’ knowledge on your relationship, and maybe even provide some revealing insights from your relationship, or perhaps you would prefer the guests to ask the questions in a classic wedding game of ‘Mr or Mrs’. Family Feud or Couple Trivia also goes down a treat, pitching the newly formed families against one another and asking them questions based on your relationship.

Music and Dancing

Music and dancing is a given at most weddings, but instead of hiring a DJ, or even just creating your own playlist, you can try something different to get everyone up on their feet and boogying the night away. 

Having a karaoke will give your guests the chance to have the spotlight on them, with crowd favourites and sing along classics, but if you prefer to keep the music to the professionals, a silent disco will allow everyone to enjoy their favourite tunes. A more interactive way to get everyone throwing shapes on the dancefloor is through a dance tutorial, such as salsa or line dancing. Another way to encourage those side steppers in the room to loosen up is by choreographing a dance routine of your own, allowing your guests to join you for your first dance as a couple. 

Live Acts

Live acts are a common addition to wedding entertainment. Wedding bands, magicians, stand up comedians and even fire breathers are just a handful of examples. Jazz quartets are another option that can be enjoyed passively throughout the reception, providing a calm ambiance without the pressure of getting people up on their feet and dancing. 

If you are seeking a more personalised touch, hiring a tribute band can really get the room bouncing, especially if the band is meaningful to both you as the couple and your guests. Singing waiters and flash mobs are another live act that can be hired at weddings to add a layer of excitement and spontaneity to the evening, providing an unforgettable surprise to all of your friends and family.

Games and Competitions

If you want to provide some friendly competition between your family and friends, then games such as giant Jenga, Croquet and Limbo are perfect for summer weddings. You could even raise the stakes and see which side of the couple comes out on top in a wedding sports day, with events such as wheelbarrow races and tug of wars. Keeping on the competitive theme, ‘dance of’ between your family and friends is sure to bring some unforgettable moments. But if you want to provide some really unique entertainment, hosting a mediaeval tournament will certainly provide plenty of laughs, as your guests get into character in their mediaeval costumes and plastic swords with competitions such as jousting and melees. 

Children’s Activities

In the likelihood that there will be children at your wedding, providing them with their own area to have fun will keep them occupied throughout the evening. Face painting, arts and crafts and bouncy castles are common forms of entertainment that the children will love, and maybe even some of the bigger kids you invited.

Table Activities

Table activities are always appreciated at a wedding, especially if guests or placed on tables with people they are less familiar with. These games will get everyone interacting and sharing plenty of laughs with one another. Games such as wedding speech bingo and wedding cards against humanity add a personalised touch, or placing some after eights on the table will undoubtedly lead to your guests attempting the after eight challenge.

Food and Drink Activities

Whilst most weddings have a buffet for guests to indulge in, and a bar to satisfy the taste buds, using food and drink to incite conversations between guests is a simple but effective way to create natural opportunities for conversations. Tasting sessions, such as craft beer, wine or whisky, serve a unique way for guests to find their tipple for the evening, and a mixologist-led cocktail making session encourages mingling between guests to bond over their creations. 

A ‘make your own pizza’ station allows guests to personalise   their own meals and makes for an entertainment option the kids can get involved in, and for those with a sweet tooth, a chocolate fountain will go down a treat.

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