This post is about fun wedding activities that everybody will love.
A wedding is a special day for the bride and groom, and marriage is not something to be taken lightly. However it doesn’t mean the wedding can’t be fun!
We’ve all been to a wedding that was stunningly beautiful, thoughtfully curated, and full of sentimental moments… But just a tad…boring.
The last thing that you is for a wedding guest to walk away from your wedding saying that it was alright but a bit boring. Or even worse, the nightmare of guests leaving the event early because they’re bored.
If you want an undeniably fun wedding day full of unique entertainment, then check out this epic list of fun wedding ideas.
We’ve sectioned the list into different parts of your wedding day so that you can ensure each element is jam-packed with entertainment. People will be raving about your wedding for years to come!
Fun Wedding Ideas For Before The Wedding
1. Song request in the invitation
The fun doesn’t have to wait until the actual wedding day. You can already start building up that sense of fun when the invites go out.
Make the guests feel part of the wedding by asking them in the invite (e.g. using a Google Forms survey) to suggest a song that they’d like played at the wedding.
Of course, you don’t have to include every song request. But it is a fun way to identify trending songs that multiple people are interested in. It also gets people excited to get to the disco, eagerly listening out for their tune!
2. Google Drive sharing outfit ideas
The worst nightmare for any wedding guest is to rock up feeling gorgeous… Only to see another guest wearing the exact same outfit.
To solve that problem we suggest creating a Shared Album on your phone or a shared Google Drive. Guests can upload a photo of their wedding outfit.
It’s fun to snoop around and see what other guests are going to wear. Especially for the fashionistas amongst your guests.
Plus it calms down any nerves over not wearing the ‘right’ thing to your wedding. It’s especially handy when you’ve got a specific dress code that you’ve asked guests to abide by!
Have Fun While Getting Ready For Your Wedding
3. Curate a getting ready playlist
Never underestimate the power of music in elevating the mood! Calm any nerves you might feel on your wedding morning by pumping out some tunes.
We suggest curating a personalise playlist of songs that get you into a positive, upbeat mood. Or outsource that task to a trusted bridesmaid.
The ‘Getting Ready’ part of your day can be a party within itself with the right playlist.
Pro tip: We love ‘Chapel of Love’ by The Dixie Cups as the final song that the bride and her bridesmaids all sing together as they head towards the ceremony together.
4. Pop the champagne!
As they say: the only pain your want in your life is cham-pagne! So pop the bubbly while you’re getting ready to loosen everyone up and keep the vibes going.
Of course, make sure you’re eating enough at this point in the day so you don’t get too loose! Plus, you’ll probably get so swept away with the day that you won’t eat much later on so this is the time to prioritise food (and the bubbles!)
5. Have fun creating trending videos
If it’s your vibe, the Getting Ready stage is the perfect time to create some fun trending TikTok/Reel videos. You’ve got enough peace and quiet to coordinate a fun video and get the whole bridal party involved.
If you’d rather be the star of the video without the stress of orchestrating it, we suggest hiring a wedding content creator. Which leads us to…
6. Hire a fun wedding content creator
Booking a wedding content creator is an excellent way to spice up your day because they can efficiently coordinate fun trending videos. But even more, they can be in charge of taking endless BTS iPhone photos and videos so that you can all relax and stay off your phones.
There’s nothing that zaps the fun more from a wedding than everyone hunched over their phones trying to capture the special moments but not actually being present with it.
So look to a wedding content creator for a fun, unplugged wedding for not just you but also your guests.
We specialise in wedding in Barcelona, Spain and Europe but are more than happy to travel! Get in touch for more information.
During Your Wedding Ceremony
7. Play a Unique song coming down the aisle
Back to the power of music again! While the ceremony itself is often the more traditional part of the day, it doesn’t mean you can’t step outside the box a little.
We suggest opting for a unique or unconventional song while the bride walks down the aisle. Think less Canon in D Major, and think more Young & Beautiful by Lana Del Rey or You & Me by Disclosure.
Pro tip: For extra drama, the bride can arrive at the top of the aisle by herself, then her parents can join her a few moments later.
8. Have a Bubble Boy / Flower Grandma
We’ve all been to weddings with adorable flower girls, but if you want to spice things up and get people smiling, think about organising a Bubble Boy.
This is a male guest (adult for extra laugh factor) who blows bubbles or uses a bubble gun while walking down the aisle. Or ask one of your grandmothers to be the Flower Grandma!
9. Dance Down the aisle
Traditionally, the couple walks down the aisle together once married while the guests sit and watch. Add some fun factor in by asking the guests to dance down the aisle after you.
It’s great for photos too and gets the energy going for cocktail hour.
10. The Petal throw
Simple but (cost-)effective – everyone loves a good petal toss.
Leave pouches with petals on guests seats for the ceremony and ask them to (gently) toss them as you walk down the aisle. Or save the petal toss for a big group photo later on!
11. Have a dog ring bearer
For the dog owners out there, here’s a fun way to incorporate your furry friend into your special day that is sure to make your guests smile: Have your dog be your ring bearer!
When else have you seen that at someone else’s wedding? It will be an unforgettable moment.
We suggest planning during rehearsals who will walk the dog up the aisle and how to ensure the rings are safely carried by your dog – no nasty surprises!
Don’t forget to notify your photographer so they capture this unique moment too.
Fun Wedding Cocktail Hour Games
12. Corn hole
Cocktail hours often surpass the hour mark so adding fun games to this part of your day can keep guests entertained.
Corn hole is a classic that everyone knows how to play and the board can even be customised for your special day.
13. Selfie Booth
While the wedding couple are off taking couples shots with their photographer, let your guests have fun with photos too by incorporating a photo booth. To take it further, leave a box of props beside the booth that guests can use.
14. Lifesize Jenga
Another oldie but a goodie – offer a lifesize Jenga set for guests to play with. Especially ideal for cocktail hours that are outside on grass (so when the tower falls it doesn’t make much sound).
Again, you can customise the blocks for your special day too just like the cornhole.
Even opt for a special guestbook version of Jenga where guests can leave messages on the blocks.
15. Guess Who with guests from wedding
Guess Who but make it supersize and tailored to guests at your wedding! Your guests will be snapping photos of the set up all day and will love to see their faces on the cards.
16. Audio or video guestbook
Gone are the days of written guestbooks that guests don’t even notice. Keep guests entertained with an audio or video guestbook where they can leave their personalised touch.
If you do a video guestbook, this is another task you can delegate to your wedding content creator. They will capture snippets from each wedding guest and edit the video together for you to watch later.
17. A Live-Painting Artist
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words – so immortalise your special day into a work of art.
All the rage on TikTok, having an artist like Nic Martin express your day through paint real-time is just another way to make your wedding insanely fun and special!
During Your Wedding Party
18. Light Some Sparklers
There’s nothing that gets people energised than sparklers at a wedding. Handing out sparklers to guests to light at a specific moment during your wedding day is yet another way to inject fun into the event.
We recommend using the sparklers as a way to dramatically welcome the wedding couple into the dance hall. Not only does it get the party going, but it’s also a perfect way to announce your entrance.
19. Espresso martini tower
Ok we lied – there is something more energising than sparklers. It’s espresso martinis!
Ditch the overdone champagne tower for the fashionable and functional espresso martini tower.
20. Do the Limbo
If you feel like the party is dying down too early or you need more people on the dancefloor, then whipping out the Limbo will do the trick!
Having a stick of some sort nearby is helpful but even using your arms to create the level will be enough.
21. Organise a Dance Off
Even the most awkward of dancers will join the dancefloor for this: A Dance Off. Have your DJ announce a Bride vs. Groom party dance off and that everyone’s efforts are needed!
Before you know it, there’ll be a dance circle with everyone showing off their best moves.
22. Choreographed dances
When else can you convince friends and family to practice a choreographed dance while wearing their finest attire? It’s like your middle school self’s dream come true!
So use your wedding day as a chance to ask those willing to practice a dance to entertain others at the wedding. It could be the Bride and Groom’s party, or it could be a Flash Mob of various guests.
You could secretly organise a group to do the dance without your groom knowing. So many options!
23. Jump in the pool
Don’t let your wedding night dwindle down slowly with guests trickling out. If applicable, end it with a bang and have everyone jump in the pool still clothed in their wedding attire!
Have those makeup remover wipes ready though so you don’t see everyone out with mascara running down your face.
There you have it, a plethora of ways to jazz up your wedding day and keep everyone smiling throughout. Which ones are you going to choose?
Interested in booking a wedding content creator to add more fun into the day? Get in touch with us today.
This post listed 23 fun wedding activities for an unforgettable day.
