Nine Unique Ideas To Entertain Your Wedding Guests

Entertainment is a category often overlooked in wedding planning. Some couples choose to opt out of additional entertainment for their guests, while others want to curate a uniquely engaging experience for all attendees. For those couples looking for a little extra on their big day, we have come up with nine unique ideas to entertain your wedding guests on your special day. Whether you pick one or combine many, these ideas are sure to fascinate and delight all of your guests.

Hire Sketch Artists

Artists are fun, interactive, and personable elements to any wedding celebration. While this entertainment idea can range from small scale to large, one or multiple artist(s) scattered throughout your ceremony and reception can create unique keepsakes for you and your guests. A handful of talented artists with nice sketchpads and some good pencils or portable watercolors can create sweet, simple, line work portraits to hand out as party favors.

Some modern couples are choosing to incorporate one live artist commissioned specifically to paint a single moment of their special day. This could be the first kiss, first dance, or simply just a moment unique and sentimental to the two of them. While this is a slightly less interactive option for your guests, it still provides visual entertainment as attendees can stop by and watch the artist at work as the celebration continues!

Performers

Professional performers, such as circus acts, magicians, aerialists, dancers, and musicians, are all fantastic examples of unique and fun wedding day entertainment. There’s a performer for every curated wedding vibe! Circus acts such as acrobats, fire shows, and light shows are perfect for the couple trying to command attention and wow their guests. Magicians are a more subtle option, as they are required to meld with and work the crowd, which may be a great option for a unique cocktail hour. Aerialists are eye-catching movement artists, akin to dancers in their fluid, beautiful motion through the sky. They draw the eye upward and provide a visual aesthetic without adding cacophony to the celebration. There are endless opportunities for performance artists to provide entertainment on your special day!

Mini Golf

Maybe you’re an activity-loving couple looking for a unique, interactive wedding activity to keep your guests occupied on your big day. If you have the space, a few holes of mini golf can be a fun addition to your venue! If you’re crafty, you may be able to DIY a handful of creative, wedding-themed holes. If not, don’t worry! There are vendors dedicated to this kind of thing, and their job is to make life easier for you on your special day!

Reception Table Board Games

It’s no secret that weddings are a major mash-up of very different people. Friends, family, and plus-ones are all left in one place to try and socialize and learn more about one another. If you are looking for a way to get your guests involved with one another and alleviate some of that social anxiety and tension, reception table board games are a great option! For the couple on a budget, thrift-store board games may be the perfect choice. Stack a handful of different games on each table to provide guests with choices and variety!

Drinking Games

For couples who like to party, break out the classic lineup of drinking games! Beer pong, flip cup, and “take a drink when…” games are all tried and true drinking games that any guest of yours is sure to know. For a special twist, come up with some couple-specific drinking games for your guests throughout the evening. Wedding Night Bingo can be tailored to an individual couple; add in items related to the couple and their wedding party, like possible stories to be told in speeches, a certain phrase someone may be known for, or the likelihood of tears from somebody’s mom. The options are endless and uniquely yours to customize! Those that get Bingo, drink!

Couples Jeopardy

Couples jeopardy could be a fun, interactive way to provide entertainment and fun facts for your guests! Give your guests the opportunity to win some small prizes for knowing you the best, and add some obscure tidbits in there for some exciting informational moments too!

Roaming Musicians

Roaming musicians are the life of the party! There’s nothing more noticeable at any event than a really good musician. Take your party to the next level by hiring roaming musicians that will wander the venue, interacting with your guests and playing for small groups.

Street Food

Street food is a cultural staple for any dedicated traveler. For those couples looking to add some excitement and tradition to their big day, street food vendors are a fantastic option. Nobody wants hungry guests, and giving attendees the opportunity to be entertained by their food and eat it too? Genius! Hibachi, Shawarma, Fondue, and Ice Cream rollers are all distinct and delicious examples of food options that are sure to leave your guests satisfied in both mind and body.

Photography Stations

Sure, you’ll have your hired wedding photographer there to get all the sentimental, professional shots of your special day. What about those candid photos, though? Photo booths or apps such as LumaBooth for Apple users are unique and fun ideas for wedding guests to participate in photo opportunities throughout the night. Photo booths for hire come in a variety of forms, from the classic booth style to renovated vans and campers! Roaming iPads equipped with photo apps such as LumaBooth allows guests to take their own pictures throughout the night, send those pictures directly to their phones, and leave fun images for the couple to sort through after the celebration ends!

Wedding entertainment is a niche and we are here to help you navigate. We hope this list has inspired you in choosing the unique wedding entertainment of your dreams!