Get the Crowd Going! A Collection of Fun Wedding and Reception Entertainment Ideas

acrostic using the Japanese syllabary (aiueo poem)

Acrostic poem for Yasutomo’s wedding reception performance

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.

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Have the groom propose to me

Surprise proposal Hattori wedding reception performance

Pretend it’s a message video… and then? If the groom hasn’t proposed to the bride yet, how about having him make a public proposal in front of the guests.

The best part is that everyone present can share the heartfelt moment together.

Hype it up with message videos from the guests and more to help the groom make up his mind!

pictogram

Pictogram-san tried doing a wedding reception performance

Pictograms, which explain things using only pictorial expressions, also drew attention at the Olympics when introducing events, right? I think copying that idea could liven up your entertainment segment.

To make it clear you’re doing pictograms, wear costumes in solid colors as much as possible and express what you want to convey with simple movements.

Since pictograms in everyday life are often used for warnings and notices, it might be fun to start by introducing basic wedding etiquette and then gradually shift to content that’s more tailored to the bride and groom.

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Entertainment/performance by both families’ relatives

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When it comes to the families of the bride and groom at a wedding, they’re often busy going around pouring drinks for the couple’s bosses and relatives who’ve helped them, right? That’s probably the image most people have.

So how about surprising everyone with a joint performance by both families? Singing, dancing, playing instruments—anything goes.

Just the fact that it’s a collaboration between both families will make the bride and groom feel a stronger connection between the two households, and it will surely make them happy.

It’s also a great opportunity to deepen the bonds between the families!

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Poker Face Quiz

[Acting Skills Test] Can you guess it?

The Poker Face Quiz is a game about seeing through acting skills.

Prepare something extremely spicy, and have one participant eat it.

Everyone else eats something mild, so the person who gets the super-spicy dish should keep a straight face to avoid revealing it.

You win if you successfully identify who’s putting on a poker face! It’s a good idea to have a small prize ready for the correct guesser.

You can tell the person who’ll eat the spicy food in advance, or keep it a surprise to test their impromptu acting skills.

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stop-motion movie

Entertainment: Stop-Motion Movie

For wedding reception entertainment, message videos are the most common choice, but this stop-motion movie will set yours apart.

The most moving aspect is its handmade feel.

Unlike simply filming a video, you create it by connecting individual still images one by one, making it a more elaborate production.

Bride and Groom Portrait Game

Caricatures of the bride and groom at the after-party

It’s a game where each table draws a caricature of the bride and groom and competes on how well it’s done.

Provide a sketchbook and a thick marker at each table, and start the game! Break the face down into parts—outline, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth—and pass the sketchbook around, with each person drawing one part.

The time limit is 10 seconds per part! Once 10 seconds are up, no matter where you are, you must pass it to the next person.

When all the portraits are finished, everyone holds them high above their heads at the same time, and the bride and groom will score them.

It doesn’t have to be about resemblance.

If it’s funny or makes an impact—basically, whichever portrait the bride and groom like the most wins first prize!