45 Fun Wedding Games to Entertain Guests All Night

Have the bride and groom seated in chairs back-to-back and have them remove their shoes. The groom then holds one of his shoes and one of the bride’s, and the bride holds one of her shoes and one of the groom’s. The MC reads off questions so the reception guests can hear them, and the bride and groom raise the appropriate shoe in response. For example, “Who likes to exercise more?”. It’s a fun-loving way to kick off a reception to remember.

Test how well your guests know you as a couple! Come up with fun facts or quirky stories from your relationship and turn them into trivia questions. You can play as one big group or divide into small teams to compete. Whether someone guesses your first vacation spot or who said “I love you” first, it’s a great way to share your story and spark conversations early in the evening.

Surprise guests with a table game when they arrive at their reception table. Create custom Mad Lib place cards that will take them back to a game they probably loved as a kid. Ask for nouns, adjectives, and verbs on one side of the card. Once complete, fill in the Mad Lib story on the front. Guests can then share their stories with others at their table or snap a photo of the completed Mad Lib and tag the wedding hashtag so all can see.

Turn this classic game into a playful way to keep guests, especially kids, engaged throughout the celebration. Create simple cards that list wedding-themed items to “spy,” like a bow tie, a flower crown, someone dancing, or a sparkler send-off. Guests can quietly mark off each item or snap a photo for proof as they spot it, and those who complete their card can return it to a designated table for a small prize — think wrapped chocolates, a mini candle, or a custom sticker featuring your wedding monogram.

Create a large spinning wheel with various prompts, like “give a stranger a hug” and “show us your dance moves,” and set it up in your wedding reception area. Encourage guests to keep it spinning all night long. This idea is great because it does not require anyone to officiate or pause the events of the night to run.

Invite your guests to help you plan future adventures with a simple, sentimental game. Set up a station with a jar, some blank cards, and pens, and ask guests to write down their favorite date ideas — anything from “coffee and a bookstore visit” to “take a weekend road trip.” It’s a low-pressure, interactive activity that lets everyone contribute meaningfully, and you’ll walk away with a jar full of sweet inspiration for your newlywed life.

Set out a stack of cards and pens and invite guests to share their best marriage tips, thoughtful wishes, or favorite memories of you as a couple. You can leave a simple prompt like “Leave a note for the newlyweds” or “What’s your secret to a happy marriage?” This activity is perfect for all ages and makes for a meaningful keepsake you’ll enjoy reading long after the celebration ends. Collect the cards in a decorative box, glass jar, or a guest book-style album.

Skip the glass clinking and give guests a playful alternative with a custom "kissing menu." Display a printed menu at each table or near the couple’s seats, listing creative “menu items” guests can choose from to earn a newlywed kiss. For example, “The Songbird – serenade the room with a love song,” or “The Toastmaster – share a short toast to the couple.” It's easy to personalize, fun for all ages, and works as an icebreaker early in the evening.

Get guests talking with a quick game of musical guessing. Play a few seconds of well-known love songs and have guests shout their guesses as a group. You can assign a friend or member of the bridal party to lead the game with a speaker and a playlist, keeping the mood light and energetic. This game works great early in the reception to break the ice and get everyone involved.

Before the big reveal, invite guests to guess which song the couple has picked for their first dance. Print small cards or create a chalkboard where guests can write their best guesses. It’s a fun way to get everyone thinking (and talking) about the couple’s style, story, and shared memories — without taking anything too seriously. You can even award a small prize to whoever comes closest.

This is a traditional wedding game seen at many wedding receptions, one you can incorporate into yours! Different cultures and families have their variations of how the game is played. For the most part, guests offer to pay the newlyweds money to dance with them or shower the couple with money. Set up a porcelain piggy bank next to the dance floor and have the DJ or band make a special announcement when the game is officially on. It will usually only last the duration of one song.

This wedding game will make your guests look for the best photo-worthy moments (such as the first kiss, first dance , and stunning venue shots). Have them take photos on their phone and post pictures on Instagram or Facebook with your wedding hashtag. Or, for the less tech-savvy crowd, provide a few communal Polaroid cameras for guests to shoot some pics. While on your honeymoon, you can review all the photos that have been shared and vote for your favorites. Update your wedding website with some of your favorite pictures and declare the winner for all to see!

Also known as “four in a row,” this is a two-player game where each player chooses a color and takes turns dropping circular playing coins into a suspended grid. As the pieces fall, the goal is to form your coins' first vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line. While this game is traditionally an indoor board game, it has recently become available in giant form. Purchase a life-size set online with your wedding monogram and play pieces that match your wedding theme for a perfect outdoor lawn game idea. It’s also very kid-friendly.

This rustic lawn wedding game idea is a fan favorite at all kinds of parties, so why not bring it to your wedding? Set up two cornhole boards in the grass and assemble a team of four guests. Through a points system, teams get various points for every bean bag that lands on the board or falls through the corn hole. The team that wins two games first wins it all! Customize your boards for your wedding by having your last name or initials and wedding date painted on the boards. (Pro tip: Create your own monogram with the Minted monogram maker. )And finally, remember to choose bean bags in your wedding colors.

Games like horseshoes are a classic for barn or farm weddings with an outdoor reception. To play the game, you’ll need four horseshoes and two stakes. If you’re playing by official rules, the stakes should be 40 feet apart. You can play with two people or two teams. Each game is divided up into innings, and there are quite a few rules that you can check out on the NHPA website. Or, if you’ve had a couple of glasses of wine, we recommend you make them up as you go along!

Another fun outdoor wedding game that will entertain guests of all ages is croquet. It can be played by two, four, or six players at a time, and the goal is to hit your ball (with a wooden mallet) through six hoops in the correct order until you finally hit the center peg. The team that finishes the course first wins. Include an ice chest full of drinks and a blanket where people can sit down to rest and socialize.

This backyard classic is perfect for cocktail hour mingling. Set up a colorful ring toss station where guests can compete casually as they sip drinks and chat. You can customize the base with your wedding colors or monogram for a personal touch. It's simple to learn, quick to play, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for all ages.

Keep your guests entertained with a few rounds of ladder toss, a light and fun lawn game where players toss bolas (two balls connected by a string) onto a ladder-shaped stand. Set up a couple of lanes to create a friendly competition between tables or groups of friends. It's a great conversation starter that adds energy without feeling too formal. Plus, it’s compact enough to fit even smaller outdoor spaces without feeling cramped.

Bring some old-school charm to your cocktail hour with a set of oversized lawn bowling pins and balls. Guests can take turns rolling across the grass to see who can knock down the most pins. It’s easy to set up, doesn't require much explaining, and gives guests something playful while mingling and sipping. Add a personalized scoreboard or small prizes for the highest scores to spark friendly rivalry.

Set up a sack race course on the lawn if your crowd is up for a little movement (and many laughs). Provide sturdy burlap or fabric sacks and let guests race toward a finish line. Great for kids, competitive adults, and hilarious group photos. This light-hearted throwback will quickly become a memory guests talk about long after the last song plays.

Add a fun twist to a childhood favorite by setting up a giant tic-tac-toe board on your lawn. You can use large wooden Xs and Os or soft beanbags to mark the spots, depending on the look and feel you want for your space. Guests will love jumping in for a quick round, and you'll give them an easy way to stay engaged while still mingling during cocktail hour. You can even style the board with your wedding colors or monogram for a personal touch. Plus, the oversized setup creates adorable photo opportunities you’ll love looking back on, especially with kids and families.

Turn classic Pictionary into a wedding-themed game by creating prompts like "first dance," "wedding cake," or "honeymoon." Set up a small easel or drawing board near your cocktail area and let guests take turns drawing and guessing. You’ll have guests laughing and bonding in no time, without needing too much structure or supervision. Plus, it's a great option for groups who like to jump in and play between catching up and sipping drinks.

Set up a communal puzzle table where guests can gather and work on something fun during cocktail hour. You can choose a puzzle featuring a photo of you and your partner or matching your wedding theme. Guests will love pitching in while they chat, and you'll love seeing it slowly come together as a creative activity.

Add a little suspense and excitement to your cocktail hour with a giant Jenga tower. Set up a large wooden block on the lawn and watch guests challenge each other to carefully remove pieces without toppling the tower. You’ll keep the energy light and playful, and the inevitable crash of blocks will spark plenty of laughter. Personalize the blocks with your wedding colors or initials for an extra-special touch.

Bring out the giant dice and let guests try their hand at Lawn Yahtzee during cocktail hour. You can set up scorecards on a small table and let groups compete for the highest score. It’s a great mix of casual competition and relaxed fun, and you’ll love how easy it is for guests to join in at their own pace. Personalize the setup by painting the dice in your wedding colors for a festive vibe.

Give your guests a chance to capture fun memories with a dedicated photo booth area. You can rent a professional booth or set up a DIY backdrop with props that match your wedding theme. Guests will love striking silly poses and creating keepsakes to remember the day. Don't forget to create a sign encouraging guests to tag your wedding hashtag so you can relive the fun through everyone’s photos.

Spark laughs and friendly debates with a couple’s Most Likely To game. Place two headboard-style cutouts — one representing each newlywed — at every table. As the MC reads fun prompts like “Who’s most likely to plan a surprise trip?” guests can raise the cutout they think fits best. Keep track of correct answers and award a prize to the table that knows the couple best. It’s a fun, easy way to get guests talking and feeling like part of your story.

Bring some lighthearted fun to dinner with a round of Would You Rather, wedding-style. Create cards featuring silly or sweet prompts like “Would you rather elope on a mountaintop or have a huge city wedding?” or “Would you rather dance all night or feast on cake?” Place a stack at each table or have the MC read a few aloud between courses. Your guests can chat and laugh over their answers as they enjoy dinner, making the table feel even more connected.

Put a G-rated spin on a classic party game with a wedding-friendly version of Truth or Dare. Create cards featuring fun truths (“What’s your first impression of the bride/groom?”) and playful dares (“Toast the couple using only movie quotes”). Leave a set at each table and let guests pick when the mood strikes. It's a casual way to add a few unexpected laughs without disconnecting guests from their dinner conversations.

Leave a stack of themed dare cards at each table for a more focused dare-only setup—no truths here, just good old-fashioned fun. Think quick, dinner-friendly dares like “Take a group selfie with another table” or “Sing the chorus of your favorite love song.” It’s a great way to keep things light and spontaneous while everyone stays seated and enjoying the meal.

Bring a little energy to the tables with wedding-themed charades led by the bridal party or small guest groups. Provide charade prompts like “catching the bouquet” or “writing wedding vows.” Let each table act out a prompt while neighboring tables guess. Keep the game short and lively so it adds some laughs without disrupting the flow of the meal. Bonus: you’ll end up with some hilarious candid moments!

Give your guests a fun challenge with a custom crossword puzzle all about the couple. Include clues like “Where we had our first date” or “Our favorite TV show to binge.” Place a puzzle sheet and some pens at each table so guests can casually work together as they chat and dine. You can share personal details from your story and add extra fun to the dinner hour.

You can turn dinner conversations into a light scavenger hunt without anyone ever leaving their seat. Place a list of fun prompts at each table, like “Find someone who knew the couple in high school” or “Spot a guest wearing the wedding colors.” Your guests can work together to complete the list throughout the evening. You'll love how this simple game sparks laughter, new friendships, and surprising stories.

Keep your guests smiling and tuned into the action with a round of Wedding Table Bingo. Create bingo cards with moments like “the couple shares a kiss” or “someone gives a funny toast,” and leave them at each table. Guests can quietly mark off squares as they spot them, and you can award a prize to the first winner. You'll give everyone a fun way to stay present and catch all the little memories around them.

You can invite your groomsmen — or a few outgoing friends — to share short, funny stories about the groom between dinner courses. Keep it light and wedding-friendly to make sure every guest is in on the fun. Your guests will love hearing a few hilarious moments they might not know, and you'll create even more memories to look back on after the big day.

Give your guests a casual challenge by placing Wedding Word Scramble sheets at each table. You can fill them with wedding-themed words like “honeymoon,” “bouquet,” and “ceremony.” Guests can work together to solve the scramble while they eat or chat between courses. This way, you add a little friendly competition without pulling focus from the meal.

To keep kids (and creative guests) happily entertained, set up a few Coloring Stations or Lego Centerpieces at designated tables. You can leave out coloring books, crayons, and bowls of Legos to keep little hands busy during the reception. Your youngest guests will love having their activities, and you’ll appreciate how seamlessly it fits into the flow of the evening.

Keep the dance floor packed with a round of Freeze Dance. The rules are simple: you dance like nobody’s watching when the music's on. When it stops, you freeze — and if you move, you're out! You'll have everyone laughing, striking their best poses, and battling to be the last one standing.

Rather than enduring the “clinking of glasses” as everyone tries to get the wedding couple to kiss while eating at the reception, allow guests to play an alternative wedding kissing game. Purchase an inflatable D20 — a 20-sided die — and have the would-be glass clinker roll the large dice to test their luck. If they roll a number between 15-20, then the wedding couple must plant a kiss on each other. Roll anything lower, and the clinker has to kiss something! It’s a fun game for everyone, especially later in the night after a few drinks have been poured.

Set up a long table, split guests into teams, and see who can flip their cups the fastest after a quick drink. You’ll bring out everyone’s competitive side and have the crowd cheering quickly. Bonus points for team spirit and hilarious celebrations.

Let your guests channel their inner rock stars with a Lip Sync Battle. Pick a few songs, grab some props, and invite anyone brave enough to perform their hearts out. You’ll love how this game turns even the shyest guests into full-on entertainers, making for unforgettable videos later.

Set up a karaoke corner and let your guests take the mic if you want guaranteed laughs. Pick a mix of sing-along favorites — throwback hits, guilty pleasures, and popular love songs. Whether someone's belting out a ballad or getting the whole crowd into a group number, you’ll have a full dance floor and plenty of moments you’ll want to replay later.

Nothing keeps the energy up like a good old-fashioned dance-off. All you need is a great song, a few willing guests, and a crowd ready to cheer. You can make it a friendly battle or let people show off their best (or worst) moves. Either way, you’ll get some of the best memories of the night right here.

Late-night laughs are pretty much guaranteed with a round of Never Have I Ever. You can keep it simple — just pass around a few fun prompts or let guests shout them out. It's the perfect game when people are a few drinks in, a little more talkative, and ready to swap stories they might not usually share.

When the night’s getting late and everyone’s feeling bold, break out Truth or Drink. Guests can spill the truth about a juicy question, take a sip, and stay mysterious. It’s lighthearted, hilarious, and precisely the game that keeps the after-party vibes strong.

Games like the Wedding Shoe Game, Couple’s Trivia, and the Kissing Menu are perfect icebreakers. They’re fun and lighthearted, and they get guests talking and laughing early on, especially if not everyone knows each other yet.

Lawn games like cornhole, ladder toss, and ring toss are always a hit during cocktail hour. They're casual enough to play while mingling and sipping drinks, and they don’t take over the event or require any special setup once they're out.

Quiet games like Wedding Table Bingo, Couple’s Crossword, and Wedding Word Scramble are perfect for dinner tables. Guests can play casually between courses without interrupting conversation or speeches.

When the dance floor’s heating up, games like Lip Sync Battle, Karaoke, Dance-Offs, Flip Cup, and Truth or Drink are perfect; they keep the energy high, get people laughing, and help the night end on a fun, unforgettable note.

A few go a long way! Depending on your timeline, 2–3 casual games for cocktail hour, 1–2 simple table games for dinner, and a couple of lively after-party games will give your guests plenty to do without feeling overwhelmed.

You can easily match your games to your wedding theme with custom signs, printed cards, or even by choosing materials in your color palette. Look for ways to personalize game boards, scorecards, or props with your monogram or wedding logo.

Absolutely. Lawn games like giant tic-tac-toe, coloring stations, Lego centerpieces, and ring toss are all family-friendly options that work for younger guests while keeping them happy (and occupied!) during the event.

It depends on the game. For bigger or more active games like a Lip Sync Battle or a Flip Cup tournament, it helps to have an MC, DJ, or fun friend manage the action. But most games, like lawn games or table games, run quickly without needing someone in charge.

Try setting up a Kissing Menu! Instead of clinking glasses, guests can complete a small challenge, like singing a love song or telling a funny toast, to earn a kiss from the couple. It’s way more interactive and a lot more fun.

Definitely! Games like I Spy (wedding edition) or a Photo Challenge give guests a creative reason to capture the day from their perspective. Plus, you'll end up with many candid, heartfelt snapshots you might have missed.