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lawn games

Wedding lawn games are so much fun! We’ve featured games from cornhole to badminton to bocce ball to croquette and more! We’ve got tons of real wedding pictures and ideas for your outdoor reception fun…

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Stefanie & Zach’s outdoor outlaw bluegrass mountain wedding

“Reception and trial to follow.” This pair had an outdoor, outlaw, and Bluegrass-themed wedding at The Hamill House in Georgetown, Colorado. There were lawn games, historical garb (including a blue gown made by Victorian Choice), and a gorgeous mountain backdrop.

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Anna & Tim’s country fair extravaganza featuring Katy Perry the flaming unicorn

Some of you are already aware of Katy Perry, the glitter-sneezing, fire-shooting, lemonade-peeing unicorn, and if you’re not, get ready to lose your shit. This is the full story of the country fair-themed event with cotton candy bouquets, stilt-walking lawn gamers, fire dancers, LED necklaces, kazoos, and lots and lots of gingham!

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Ann & Eric’s Detroit lovefest with old timey revelry

These two love them some old timey fun and brought it ALL to their wedding in the bride’s hometown of Detroit. She also totally schooled her Chicago pals in all things awesome in Detroit: the Henry Ford museum complex, awesome food (including Coney dogs!), and goodie bags filled with local snacks and beers. Get on your penny-farthing and come take a peek!

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Beth & Garrett’s nerdy boozy musical kickballer wedding

Home-brewed beer (including beer ceremony), an Elvis officiant, a hilarious camp wedding guide, and a cocktail hour with lawn games and merit badges — you’ve just described my perfect camp-out party. Don’t even get us started on the tearful first look, the Sharpie pre-tattoo rings, the dads’ pre-ceremony chest bump, and the time-traveling video invitation. Oh, and there’s one more video that we’re keeping a secret. Trust me, you have to see it.