WEDDING HINTS & TIPS | IDEAS TO KEEP YOUR WEDDING GUESTS ENTERTAINED
Keeping Your Wedding Guests Entertained!
Every couple wants their wedding day to be memorable — not just for themselves, but for their guests too. Making sure your family and friends are having a great time is all part of the celebration, but it can be tricky to come up with fun and unique ways to keep everyone entertained.
Whether you’re planning a relaxed outdoor wedding or a lively evening party, adding a few extra touches of entertainment can really elevate the day.
Here are 10 fun and simple wedding entertainment ideas that will help keep your guests smiling, laughing, and talking about your day for years to come — from classic lawn games and bouncy castles to photobooths, karaoke, and more.
Wedding Photo Booth
A wedding photo booth is one of the easiest and most interactive ways to keep your guests entertained — and it always guarantees a few laughs!
There are plenty of companies that offer photo booth hire for weddings, bringing everything you need to set up a fun, self-contained corner at your venue. From open-air backdrops to vintage-style booths, there’s an option to suit every wedding style.
Want to take it up a notch? Hire someone to walk around handing out silly props — think wigs, giant sunglasses, and chalkboards for guests to write messages. It’s a great ice-breaker and gets everyone involved, from kids to grandparents.
Best of all, the photos from the booth can double as guestbook entries, or even be turned into fun thank-you cards after the big day. It’s a brilliant way to create extra memories and keepsakes — and the guests absolutely love it.
Wedding Selfie Station
A selfie station is a fun, low-maintenance way to get your guests involved and laughing with one another — especially those who love a good Instagram moment!
It’s easy to set up: all you need is a nicely styled backdrop (think floral wall, neon sign, or even a DIY frame), good lighting, and a small table with some fun props like hats, glasses, or signs. Unlike a photo booth, guests use their own phones to snap photos — perfect for candid, silly poses with partners, family, and friends.
Selfie stations are a great option if you’re after budget-friendly wedding entertainment or want something a little more informal than a full booth. You could even add a printed sign with your wedding hashtag so everyone can share their photos later!
Wedding Garden Games
Garden games are a classic choice for keeping guests entertained — especially during the drinks reception or on a sunny afternoon.
Games like giant Jenga, Connect Four, or cornhole (the bean bag tossing game) are always a hit with both kids and adults. Not only are they fun to play, but they also look great set up on the lawn and can add a relaxed, playful vibe to your day.
If your venue has plenty of space, you could go even bigger and include a badminton or volleyball net for some light competition. These kinds of games are ideal for guests who aren’t into dancing or just want to take a break and have a laugh.
Best of all, they’re easy to set up and pack away — either by your venue or by your friends if you’ve brought your own. A few well-chosen lawn games go a long way in creating a fun, memorable atmosphere.
Wedding Karaoke
Looking for something that’s guaranteed to get guests laughing (and maybe even belting out a few guilty pleasures)? Karaoke is a brilliant interactive wedding entertainment idea that never fails to bring people together.
There are a few fun ways to include karaoke at your wedding. You could set up a central karaoke station where guests can take turns singing their hearts out, or take a more relaxed approach by placing mini karaoke machines at one or two tables to encourage casual singing and interaction.
To keep things running smoothly (and avoid anyone hogging the mic), consider asking a friend to act as karaoke host — or hire someone to manage the music and encourage a bit of fun throughout the evening.
Karaoke is great for breaking the ice, especially for guests who don’t know each other well. It brings energy, laughs, and loads of entertainment — no dance floor required!
Hire An Acoustic Band or Musician
Hiring an acoustic band or solo musician is a brilliant way to create a relaxed and inviting atmosphere throughout your wedding day. Whether it’s during the drinks reception, wedding breakfast, or early evening, live acoustic music adds a lovely touch without overpowering the room.
Most acoustic musicians can perform a mix of well-known classics and modern hits, all at a volume that allows guests to chat comfortably. It’s the perfect background entertainment — adding ambience and personality without being too loud or disruptive.
You can even ask them to play during key moments like your meal, during guest arrivals, or while you’re signing the register.
If you’re after live wedding entertainment that’s chilled, versatile, and still full of charm, acoustic music is a great option to keep your guests entertained without turning it into a full-on concert.
Wedding Bouncy Castle
A bouncy castle at your wedding? Yes, absolutely — and not just for the kids!
Hiring a bouncy castle is a fun and unexpected way to keep guests of all ages entertained. It’s a guaranteed hit for little ones, but don’t be surprised when the grown-ups start kicking off their shoes and getting involved too.
It’s an easy win when it comes to adding a bit of light-hearted fun to your day — perfect for outdoor weddings or venues with plenty of space. Plus, it makes for some brilliant candid photos!
Just make sure to check with your venue first and ensure it’s safely supervised.
Play A Game Of Bingo
Bingo might not be the first thing you think of for wedding entertainment, but it’s a surprisingly fun way to get guests laughing and involved — especially during a long evening or in between courses.
You can go the traditional route with numbered bingo cards, or make it more personal with a custom wedding bingoversion featuring things like photos, inside jokes, or key moments from your day. It’s a great ice-breaker and can work well for guests of all ages.
You can find printable bingo cards at most party stores — or just hop onto Amazon for loads of ready-to-go or customisable options.
When it comes to prizes, keep it simple: small toys or sweets for kids, and maybe a cheeky drink token or money behind the bar for the adults. Easy, low-stress fun that gets people talking and smiling.
Wedding Magcian
Hiring a wedding magician is a brilliant way to surprise your guests and keep them entertained in a totally unique way.
A magician can mix and mingle during the drinks reception or go table-to-table during the wedding breakfast — perfect for keeping guests engaged and entertained while they wait between courses. It’s fun, unexpected, and always gets great reactions!
Close-up magic works especially well because it encourages interaction and conversation — even between guests who don’t know each other. It’s a talking point, a bit of fun, and something your guests definitely won’t see at every wedding.
If you’re after a bit of wow factor without taking over the whole evening, a magician is a great choice for adding something a little different to your big day.
Wedding Caricaturist
Bringing in a caricaturist for your wedding is a fun and creative way to entertain your guests — and it gives them something to take home, too!
A caricature artist can set up during the drinks reception, between courses, or after the meal while the evening party is getting started. Guests can sit, relax, and have their portraits sketched — usually with plenty of laughs and curious onlookers.
It’s a great ice-breaker, especially for guests who don’t know each other well, and a brilliant talking point throughout the day.
Plus, everyone loves a keepsake — and a quirky portrait makes for a memorable (and personal) wedding favour your guests will actually want to keep.
Send Your Guests Off With A Sparkler Send-Off
If you’re having an outdoor wedding, one of the most magical ways to end the night is with a sparkler send-off.
As the evening draws to a close, gather your guests outside, hand out sparklers, and have them form a tunnel or line for you to walk through. It’s a fun, visual way to wrap up the celebrations — and it makes for some truly stunning photos.
A sparkler send-off creates a sense of occasion and gives your guests one final shared moment before heading home. It’s simple to organise, relatively inexpensive, and one of those wedding send-off ideas people will remember long after the lights go down.
Just make sure to check with your venue in advance (some have restrictions), and have a few buckets of water or sand ready for safe disposal.
Final Thoughts For Keeping Your Guests Entertained
Hopefully, the ideas above have given you a little inspiration for ways to keep your guests entertained and smiling throughout the day.
The key thing to remember? You don’t need to spend a fortune to make it fun. Some of the best wedding entertainment I’ve seen has been simple, personal, and full of character.
One of my favourites was an evening game of Bingo that ran for about 30–40 minutes — guests absolutely loved it! The prize for a line was £25 behind the bar, and the full house prize was £50. Add in the cost of the cards and pens, and the whole thing came in at under £100 — a small cost for something that got everyone laughing and involved.
Whatever you choose, the best entertainment is the kind that fits you. It’s not about ticking a box — it’s about creating moments your guests will remember for all the right reasons.
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