[Wedding] Ranking of Popular Entertainment Acts
One essential part of a wedding—the start of a new chapter—is the entertainment and performances.
If you’ve been asked by the bride and groom and are thinking, “I want to accept, but what if it doesn’t go over well…?” you’re not alone.
Of course you want to honor an important request, but with relatives and colleagues in attendance, you want to avoid any missteps.
In this article, we’ll introduce a ranking of popular entertainment and performance ideas to help you out!
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[Wedding] Ranking of Popular Entertainment Acts (81–90)
Bride and groom introduction presentation85rank/position
How about trying a “Bride and Groom Introduction Presentation,” where you project various tidbits about the couple on a big screen and explain them? It’s easy to create convincing visuals with simple software, so I recommend it.
The key will be how many funny and interesting stories you can gather.
Also, deliver the presentation in a calm, businesslike tone from start to finish!
Musical chairs86rank/position
It’s the game you probably played when you were little, where players compete for a limited number of chairs.
It’s also known to get surprisingly lively even when adults play it.
However, since adults may end up competing more forcefully, please be very careful to avoid injuries.
Lyrics Shiritori Game87rank/position
A fun game where you play shiritori using song lyrics.
Sing a line from a song, then continue with lyrics from another song that start with the last character of the previous line.
It’s great for everyone from kids to adults—you’ll recall familiar tunes and discover new ones.
Not only for people who love singing, it’s also a chance to encounter songs you don’t know.
Perfect for karaoke, parties, and school activities.
Even those who aren’t confident singers will naturally smile—simple yet surprisingly deep.
Put your musical knowledge and creativity to use and have fun playing!
Buzzword Quiz88rank/position
Here’s an idea for a buzzword quiz that seems familiar but is surprisingly hard to answer.
In this idea, participants guess the meanings of words that have started to be used in recent years.
The older the age group, the lower the chance they’ll get them right.
Conversely, it could also be fun to use buzzwords from the 1980s and 1990s as questions.
Why not choose the questions based on the age range of the guests you’ve gathered? You can also refer to the Buzzword of the Year Awards for question ideas.
Navy older brother89rank/position
This video shows a Navy brother who takes surprise leave to attend his sister’s wedding reception.
The bride’s delighted smile the moment she spots her brother is incredibly charming, and the scene of the siblings sharing their happiness looks vibrant and beautiful.
You can also tell from the video how happy the brother is to see his sister in her radiant wedding attire.
manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)90rank/position
When you want to liven up the mood, try getting laughs with a manzai comedy routine.
Manzai requires less preparation and practice than many other types of entertainment.
For your material, include common topics everyone at the event can relate to, such as stories from the workplace or memories as a married couple.
The key is making sure participants have fun together.
Be considerate so that no one feels uncomfortable.
Catchphrases from popular comedy groups or manzai performers can also boost the atmosphere.
Give it a try at a wedding reception or a company party!
[Wedding] Ranking of Popular Entertainment Acts (91–100)
Manzai and sketch comedy91rank/position
When it comes to performances for wedding receptions, comedy acts like manzai or sketch comedy are must-have options.
In manzai, it’s common to include stories about the bride and groom, while sketches often feature memories from their school days.
You can draw inspiration from trending routines or try creating an original act—it sounds fun either way.
To get the whole venue engaged, it’s important to craft content that’s easy to understand even for guests who don’t know the couple well.
While aiming for laughs, it’s also important to end with words of congratulations.
