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 Reception Entertainment Ideas (31–40)
Ladybug Samba
A beloved classic everyone knows! Let’s dance “Ladybug Samba”! You can come up with simple choreography and get the bride and groom involved, or surprise everyone with a flash-mob style performance.
If you make cute wings out of cardboard, people of all ages can have fun!
Photo Shushu
Do you know the service “Photo Shushu”? It’s a smartphone photo-sharing service that everyone on-site can join.
The fun part is that when you make a quick flicking gesture on your phone after taking a photo, it gets shared to a large screen at the venue.
It’s simple enough that even children can participate.
It also includes features like hosting contests.
Have the groom propose to me
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
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.
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!
Get the Party Started! Wedding Ceremony & Reception Entertainment Ideas (41–50)
Poker Face Quiz
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.
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.