Get the Crowd Going! A Collection of Fun Wedding and Reception Entertainment Ideas
It’s exciting to be asked by the bride and groom to put on a performance at their wedding reception or after-party!
But the more you want to make them happy, the harder it can be to decide what to do…
Key points to keep in mind for wedding entertainment are: avoid vulgar acts and overly inside jokes; aim for about 10 minutes; don’t exceed the allotted time; think of something the couple will genuinely enjoy; and above all, focus on “what will make the two of them happy.”
In this article, we’ll introduce entertainment ideas that convey your heartfelt congratulations!
We’ve also gathered ideas the bride and groom themselves can do, so be sure to read to the end!
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Get the crowd going! Wedding Ceremony and Reception Entertainment Ideas (101–110)
Recreating the Disney parade
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Disneyland parades are so dazzling, fun, and exciting, aren’t they? How about bringing that lively parade atmosphere into your wedding or reception? While it might be hard to prepare full parade floats, you can practice the dances performed in the parades and create a fun show by moving and dancing like a parade! Depending on the season of your wedding, it’s also a great idea to incorporate dances from seasonal parades.
You can also prepare items like the headbands sold at Disneyland to help create a joyful parade vibe!
A surprise show by a professional comedian
If you hire a surprise performance by professional comedians, the quality is guaranteed and it’s sure to liven up the event.
Veteran comedians like Dandy Sakano and Neko Hiroshi are said to be in high demand for wedding entertainment.
skit
How about putting on a short skit that gets everyone in the venue excited? Think up a story everyone can enjoy—like the tale of how the bride and groom met, a hero adventure where someone saves the couple from danger, or a story that leads up to presenting them with a gift.
If you keep it a secret from either the bride or the groom, they’ll get to enjoy the thrill of surprise, too.
If it’s hard to create something from scratch, it’s also fine to adapt an existing work and add original elements.
The key to a great skit is to go all out without feeling embarrassed, all in the spirit of celebrating the couple!
hula dance
Hula dancing is captivating, with movements that feel like gentle waves.
If a group of women is planning a performance, why not give it a try? With practice, even beginners can dance hula, so consider looking up reference videos to pick up the basics.
Master it and bring a soothing atmosphere to the venue! Wear a hula dress with a Kauai lei and a headband for a perfect look.
Since people don’t often get to see hula, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleasing performance.
An inspiring live performance by professional musicians
With a high-quality performance by professionals, let’s deliver unforgettable excitement and joy to the bride, groom, and guests.
If their favorite artist—whom they never expected to appear—suddenly shows up, the couple will be over the moon, and they’ll be deeply moved by the thoughtfulness of the person who arranged it.
It’s generally common to make such requests to an intermediary through a planner.
Get the Crowd Going! Wedding Ceremony & Reception Entertainment Ideas (111–120)
cheering squad
If you want to wholeheartedly cheer on the bride and groom as they embark on a new chapter, form a pep squad and cheer in style! If you have school fight songs from your student days, it’s also a great idea to adapt the lyrics and use those.
Even just the fight song and call-and-response cheers will liven things up, but adding brass or wind instruments and a cheerleading dance will make it even more spectacular.
As for outfits, of course, everyone—men and women alike—should wear school uniforms (gakuran)! Give them a powerful cheer that wipes away any worries about the couple’s future!
Joiman rap
Joyman, the comedy duo who drew attention with their quirky rap.
Let’s hype up the wedding reception by imitating their unique style! Since it’s rap, the basics are to build your routine with rhyming words.
Add some light dance-like moves, and you’ll really channel Joyman’s Takagi.
While referencing some of Joyman’s actual bits, finish your routine with lines that celebrate the bride and groom.
And if you’re playing Takagi’s role, be sure to dress like him: white shirt, black pants, and glasses!