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15 wedding reception games and activities for good times!

At a Glance

“We hosted a game night reception so it could be more interactive for everyone. We bought most of the prizes on sale, nearing $200, but still saved a lot by not hiring a DJ or band, which comes with an added cost of a dance floor and lights.” That quote from Jami and Jamie’s backyard game night wedding inspired me to put together a roundup of great games that you can play at your wedding. Ready, set, GO!

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So you’re looking for some wedding reception games that will give your guests something else to do BESIDES dancing? (Because while some of us love dancing, some of us don’t want to dance at our wedding). Well, you’re not alone:

We hosted a game night wedding reception so it could be more interactive for everyone. We bought most of the prizes on sale, but still saved a lot by not hiring a DJ or band, which comes with an added cost of a dance floor and lights.

That quote from Jami and Jamie’s backyard game night wedding inspired me to put together a roundup of great games that you can play at your wedding. Ready, set, GO!

OUTSIDE GAMES

Hula hoops

The hooping went on into the night!

Giant Jenga

falling jenga

Twister

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Croquet

Croquet

Horseshoes

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Cornhole

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Lawn bowling

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This vintage-style lawn bowling kit would look sweet at your wedding.

Football

Tossing the Football Around

INSIDE GAMES

Bingo

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Hungry Hungry Hippos

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Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots

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Board games

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Musical chairs

Sarah & Williams hot-as-hell wedding

Trivia

Fact: Josh & I love Trivia

Video games

Luke & Suzanne's Muppet wedding

Your turn! What games did you/are you going to play at your wedding?

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