[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 (11–20)
Gesture Game15rank/position
This is a game where you express a given prompt using only body movements, and others try to guess the original prompt from those movements.
The sight of someone desperately moving to convey something, along with the frustration that the prompt may not be communicated even then, makes the game exciting.
The number of people moving and guessing also matters: as the number of each increases, so do the perspectives on what to capture, and the chances of a correct answer go up.
An alternate version where you express song lyrics through movement and guess the song title is also recommended, as it reveals each person’s thinking about which part of the lyrics to focus on.
Things we love about the bride and groom16rank/position
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.
Puzzle solving17rank/position
A mystery-solving game can even be included as part of a wedding party plan.
You can certainly book a package, but since it makes for great memories, we also recommend planning and preparing it yourselves.
If you adapt the experiential game event “Real Escape Game” and incorporate stories about the bride and groom into the puzzles, it’s sure to get everyone excited.
It’s a recreation that can be enjoyed at either the reception or the after-party.
Preparing it might be a lot of work, but definitely give it a try!
Balloon Tape Peeling Game18rank/position
The Balloon Tape-Peeling Game is the perfect party game to liven up an after-party! With simple rules—just peel the tape off the balloon—anyone can join in easily.
The growing tension with each strip you peel and the exhilarating pop when the balloon bursts will instantly energize the room.
It’s easy to set up and can be enjoyed in a short time, making it ideal for preventing a lull.
While savoring the thrill of getting as close as possible without popping the balloon, participants can also deepen their connections—a win-win game.
It’s sure to make a laid-back, anything-goes after-party even more fun!
acrostic using the Japanese syllabary (aiueo poem)19rank/position
If the appeal of a party act is in its spontaneity, don’t you think practice isn’t necessary in the first place? With that in mind, here’s an idea I’d like to introduce: the “aiueo” acrostic game.
In this game, you create sentences that start with successive characters of the Japanese syllabary based on a chosen theme.
For example, if the theme is “marriage,” the first person says a sentence starting with “ke,” the second person says a sentence starting with “tsu,” and so on, so that all together they form a single message.
It’s also perfect for calling on someone to join in on the spot.
Intro Quiz20rank/position
An intro quiz is sure to get everyone excited.
An intro quiz is a game where you listen only to the intro—the opening part—of a song and guess the title.
It’s a good idea to pick a theme and collect songs that fit it.
Just as an example: “songs related to weddings” or “songs the bride and groom love.” You could also organize it by generation or focus solely on anime songs.
It’s important to choose tracks that as many people as possible can answer.
[Wedding] Ranking of Popular Entertainment Acts (21–30)
Slipper relay21rank/position
The slipper relay is highly recommended as an activity that the bride and groom can enjoy together with their guests.
It requires no special preparation and is easy to start, which is part of its appeal.
Because everyone participates and works together, it also builds a sense of unity.
The rules are simple, but it tests the soles of your feet and your sense of balance, making it fun for people of all ages.
Since it calls for delicate footwork, it’s sure to be a hit! It will create an unforgettable time filled with smiles and cheers from everyone.