Table games are perfect for breaking the ice among guests who might not know each other, or whiling away the time as they wait for the newlyweds to make their entrance. Customize these free-to-download wedding Mad Libs that you can leave on tables around the reception for guests to pick up throughout the night.
It's a fun way to get everyone talking and laughing and it will be a treat for the two of you to read later for some laugh out loud moments. Alternatively, you can also have the emcee read off some of the best answers during the reception to give everyone a laugh. Get your shy guests up and active with dares made just for them! On the back of their name cards, or within custom fortune tellers, such as pictured above, include simple dares like "Take a selfie with the cutest guy at your table," "Kiss the person next to you" or "Take a shot with someone you don't know.
Since you'll be writing the dares, you can tailor the dares to your guests' comfort level. Guests can fill out the questions whenever they like, and later, the emcee can read off the answers. Whichever guests gets the most answers correct at their table can take home the centerpiece.
Send your guests on a digital scavenger hunt by creating a list of 20 wedding moments for them to capture with their phones, such as: the newlyweds kissing; someone cheers-ing; a group selfie; etc. Not only does this give your guests a fun activity, you'll end up with even more pictures at the end of the day.
Up the stakes with your photo scavenger hunt by turning it into a contest where you'll vote for the best photo in each category after the wedding. This way, your guests will go for quality photos, not just quantity.
And don't forget to remind guests who are playing to use your wedding hashtag on social media so you can easily find all the fun snaps! If you love the sometimes outrageously insulting game that is Cards Against Humanity, you'll love " Cads About Matrimony ," which has all the ridiculousness of Cards Against Humanity but focuses on wedding and marriage topics.
It's a great table game, especially for your friends' tables and bridesmaids and groomsmen your grandparents might not always catch the occasional PG humor. Keep your littlest guests entertained with games and activities just for them. Here are our favorite wedding games ideas for kids! Coloring can keep children occupied for hours, and best of all, it's mess-free! Adorn each child's place setting with a coloring book or some doodle paper and crayons just for them.
If you have a dedicated kids' table in your wedding seating chart , you can even cover the entire table in butcher paper so the kids can draw directly on their table, which is always a big hit! Another great option for the kids' table is to have a centerpiece made of Legos. The kids can pull it apart and make their own creations through the reception, breaking down and building again. It's simple and fun, and an extra-large version will add an unexpected twist to the classic game.
Plus, it's X's and O's i. Create a play area where kids can burn off some of their energy in a non-disruptive way. Hopscotch, hula hoops and jump ropes are some of the classics that can keep them occupied and active without causing any sort of disruption.
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Jen Glantz. Designate a "caller" who will come prepared with a list of questions to ask you and your new spouse we'll get to those in a second.
If you don't want to put any of your guests to work, your DJ or bandleader can act as MC of this game. Otherwise, it's a great job for any loved one who isn't in your wedding party or didn't get to do a reading at the ceremony, but whom you still want to be involved. Just first make sure they're comfortable speaking in front of a crowd. Each question the couple is asked should start with "Who…? The caller should start with simple questions and gradually move to more personal ones as long as both you and your spouse are comfortable answering them—and letting your friends and family hear them.
Once you're asked a question, raise your partner's shoe if it describes their tendencies and your own shoe if it represents yours.
Your partner should do the same. The trick is you can't see your spouse, so you'll have no idea if they're answering the same way you are—although you'll probably be able to tell by your guests' reactions.
Of course, after a few drinks, you and your partner's answers might get a little unpredictable. But those surprise moments are what make the shoe game so entertaining—especially if you both don't know the questions ahead of time. The shoe game is the perfect activity to get both you and your guests in the mood to party.
Play once dinner's wrapped up, right before the dance party picks up and while the musicians are still prepping—or use this crowd-pleaser as a fun filler to keep energy high while the musicians take a quick break. The only times we'd suggest you avoid playing are during dinner, when you and your guests should focus on actually eating and listening to toasts, or at the very end of the night when sleepy guests have left and the drinks have been flowing for a few hours.
And you don't have to wait until your wedding reception to play the shoe game, either. It's the perfect icebreaker for your engagement party or wedding shower too. The wedding shoe game questions can be as general or customized to the couple as you'd like.
And word to the wise, know your audience before asking super-personal or raunchy questions. In other words, don't ask anything you wouldn't want to be asked in front of your family and friends.
Use these sample shoe game questions below as a good jumping-off point for ideas. From relationship questions to everyday life questions, we categorized them below to help you pick and choose the best shoe game questions for your reception.
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Take The Knot's Style Quiz. All you need for this game, aside from the smartphones that your guests are sure to have with them, is printed list of clever things to find around the venue. The best part about summer weddings is spending time outside.
This is true for both the ceremony and reception. Check out our list of giant outdoor games. Source: Amazon The size of this version really brings the game to life. Source: Etsy Yelling Yahtzee! This family classic enjoys a renaissance in this outdoor giant version.
Make sure to keep track of who rolls the most Yahtzees throughout the day, and have a prize ready. Source: Etsy You can think of a Pinata as an oversized stuffed animal that you can beat with a stick. It may seem cheesy but think about the last time you saw one of these things go up in the air without both kids and adults smiling ear to ear.
Some of these pinatas can take a real beating before they break and your guests could use the extra inspiration. Provide your guests with the time of their lives without having to fuss over gross rental shoes. Source: Amazon Guests of all ages will have a blast trying to remove the blocks and create a life-sized tower without knocking the whole thing down. Giant Jenga is the king of oversized games. If you choose only one of our wedding party games suggestion, make sure that this is it.
Do your best to keep track of high these towers get and reward the team builds the tallest structure with a nice prize. Wrangler a larger group of guests can be tricky, but not if you plan ahead. Browse through our list of large-group appropriate wedding reception games.
Source: Etsy This is one of those unique wedding games that are perfect for breaking the ice. Gather some intel on some of your prominent guests and write out descriptions about their appearance and personality.
Have your guests investigate the entire venue and track these folks down. Using a list for the individuals to sign is A-OK, but taking a selfie with the mystery men and women will get you some bonus points. Source: Etsy To keep this college-inspired wedding game in check, consider filling those red solo cups with soft drinks like water, punch or juice. Source: Amazon Make sure you get 4 clubs — 2 left-handed, 2 right-handed for both kids and adults — for one of the best fun wedding games at your disposal.
But you should collect scorecards later in the night and dish out some prizes for the lowest score. Source: Etsy Crowdsourcing is quite possibly the best way to gather valuable information. Your guests have had great dates themselves, or at least great ideas.
Have them share their expertise to amass a collection of date night ideas. Dish out a prize for the guest that gives you the most unique idea.
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