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10 Fun Activities for your Big Day


John Maddaford
John Maddaford Updated:
25th of July 2022

Weddings are the perfect opportunity to organise some unique entertainment for your friends and family to enjoy. From casinos and crazy mirrors to bouncy castles and funfair rides - there are countless inventive ways to entertain your wedding guests. Here are our top entertainment suggestions for winter and summer weddings...

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Winter Wedding Entertainment

Strike a pose - Photo booths are an increasingly popular option for weddings, providing lighthearted entertainment for guests of all ages. Most hired photo booths come with props which can be used to add extra entertainment to those quick snap photo shots!

Place your bets - Hire a roulette or poker table to keep your friends and family entertained throughout the evening. Casinos are a great way to please those adult guests who love a gamble. 

Pop some popcorn - Hiring an old fashioned popcorn machine is an entertaining snack idea which would also look fab at a vintage reception. A definite winner among younger guests - you may even have to ration those popcorn boxes! 

Table football - If you're looking to inject some light hearted competitive fun into your reception, then table football is a great option which doesn't require much space. You could even organise a mini table football tournament.

Crazy mirrors - Bring the circus vibe to your big day with these crazy mirrors. Place them around your reception venue to add some extra laughs to the day.

Summer Wedding Entertainment

Brave the bull - If you're planning a show stopping wedding, then this unforgettable entertainment is a must. Guests of all ages can take on the challenge of the rodeo bull, bucking and spinning until they fall off. Would you brave it?

Bounce, bounce, bounce - If your wedding venue has lots of outdoor space, then a bouncy castle is an affordable alternative to that dreamy princess castle. Bringing everyone together, children and adults will love a go on the inflatable castle. 

Crazy golf - Perfect for golf loving couples who want to incorporate their hobby into their big day. Hiring a crazy golf course is a great team building experience. Put your guests into teams and schedule an hour into your reception to take on the course. 

Outdoor games - From Giant Jenga to Connect Four, interactive games are an affordable and fun way to get your guests mingling. With a small hire cost - giant outdoor games are perfect for a fun-filled summer garden wedding. 

A private funfair - If you're planning an outdoor wedding, then hiring some funfair rides is a must. From carousels to super slides - there are numerous options to choose from depending on budget and space available. 

Sunshine Events are the UK's largest fun equipment hire company, providing couples with inventive ways to entertain their guests during their wedding day. They offer bouncy castle hire, sweet carts, photo booths, casino hire, crazy golf, giant Jenga and much more. Read more

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John Maddaford

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John Maddaford

John has been a pivotal member of the Guides for Brides team for 15 years. Over the years he has built relationships with a number of wedding entertainment suppliers including, but not limited to: discos, DJs, live bands, magicians and the totally unique. He is the best person to contact for supplier recommendations in your area.

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