Roundup of easy party tricks. A collection of ideas that require no preparation.
When you’re asked to do a wedding performance, you might be thinking, “I was asked to perform, but I won’t have time to prepare or practice before the day,” or “I can set aside time to prepare, but I get nervous, so I’d rather avoid a live performance at the venue.” If that sounds like you, you’re probably looking for simple performance ideas.
In this article, we’ll introduce ideas that require minimal preparation and practice, as well as options where, once you’ve prepared in advance, you won’t have to do anything on the day itself.
Find ideas that fit your situation and preferences—ones that make you think, “I want to try this!” or “I could pull this off!” Even though we’re calling them “simple performances,” we’ve collected only the best recommendations—from funny to moving—so we hope you find them helpful.
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Roundup of easy party tricks: a collection of no-prep ideas (21–30)
A surprise movie visiting memorable places
For wedding entertainment, I think it’s often the case that the bride and groom ask childhood friends or very close friends.
In that case, how about making a surprise movie that revisits memorable places? You can tour locations connected to the couple—like the schools they attended together or the parks where they used to play—and film what those places look like now.
Just watching it will bring back nostalgia and revive all kinds of memories.
It’s an idea that does take a fair amount of time and money, but once you’ve made it, all you have to do is play it.
A moving video like this is sure to be a hit at the wedding!
Bride and Groom User Manual
This is a bride’s “instruction manual” video inspired by a product user guide.
The bride is treated like a product, with her features, handling precautions, and a help desk to contact if anything comes up all introduced.
While the cooperation of those who know the bride well is essential, it’s a heartwarming piece that the groom and all the guests will enjoy.
If you’re thinking of creating a slightly different video for the entertainment portion, please use this as a reference.
Producing the video takes time, but it lets you relax and enjoy the big day all the more!
Roundup of easy party tricks. A list of no-prep ideas (31–40)
Things we love about the bride and groom
This is a video where friends and relatives share what they love about the bride and groom.
It works whether or not the speakers are attending the wedding.
As adults, we rarely get the chance to express such feelings face-to-face, so this could be a video that really makes them happy.
Rather than going for jokes, it seems better to compile sincere, heartfelt messages.
However, it’s best to avoid vague expressions like “kind” or “cool” as much as possible, and instead have people share things that apply uniquely to the couple.
A surprise message video from my parents
Let’s present the bride and groom with a surprise message from their parents! A wedding is also an occasion to thank the parents who raised them, so the couple are usually the ones delivering words of gratitude.
But don’t you think it would be even more moving if a message from the parents played after the bride’s letter? If the parents are happy to take part, this is also a great idea as a performance! The key to drawing out a touching message is to get them relaxed by first asking about the bride and groom’s childhood and prompting memories that lead into your questions.
Be careful not to start filming and ask questions out of the blue.
In conclusion
We introduced ideas for those who don’t have much time before the day, as well as ideas for those who can prepare in advance but want something easy to present on the day.
Please look for ideas that make you think, “I could do this!” or “I want to try this!” and choose an entertainment option that suits your situation.
I hope this article is helpful.