How do you ensure your guests won't be bored?
Weddings are a party that celebrates a milestone for the couple but with the wide range of ages in the guestlist, how do you ensure everyone is having a good time? The guestlist can range from kids to elderlies, each with very different interests and willingness to participate in the activities. Arranging entertainment that is enjoyable for all ages may be difficult but it is achievable. Depending on your budget, you can have more entertainment activities or you can consider budget friendly activities.
Read more to know more about the different types of entertainment activities you can have at your wedding!
Traditional Wedding Entertainment
Weddings typically have some form of entertainment like a live band or a dance floor to make the wedding enjoyable for everyone, it is an easy solution that can easily be found. However, keep in mind that with the age gap in the guestlist, a live band may not satisfy everyone as the songs or music genre chosen may not suit everyone. Even for the dance floor, the playlist created may not be to everyone's liking but it is important for you to decide which matters more, choosing songs that you love or ensuring your guests are enjoying themselves!
Another popular form of entertainment are simple games, like the shoe game, where only the couple has to play. When choosing games, it's important to understand the level of interest among your guests, some may eagerly join in, while others might prefer to spectate. For larger gatherings, interactive trivia games such as 'Kahoot' offer an inclusive alternative, allowing everyone to participate from their seats with minimal effort.
If your guests are the non participatory type, you can consider a dance battle between the bridesmaid and groomsman! Guests can vote from their seats which team they think won. This option also lets the bride and groom spend some quality time with their friends, creating memories that last forever and surprising each other on the big day. If there's a big gap in your entertainment schedule, you can instead do the dance battle in pairs as it would take up more time to see each pair show off their skills.
We also understand that many couples are straying away from these "traditional" games due to how they are overused. However, these more commonly used games can be a good alternative if you get stuck choosing an appropriate game / entertainment.
Trendy Wedding Entertainment
If you've been browsing wedding inspiration on social media lately, you've probably noticed some exciting trends emerging in wedding entertainment. In recent years, couples have been leaning towards more customizable forms of entertainment to ensure their guests have a memorable experience, knowing it can be challenging to please everyone.
Since the return of photobooths, it has become prominent at parties and events like weddings as it allows guests to capture fun moments with their friends and the newlyweds. Couples can even create their own frame for the photobooth to print out so guest can remember the day fondly, another customisable option would be to
create cutouts of the couple's faces or items that reflect their interests, adding a personal touch to the experience.
Another thing you might have seen on social media, live wedding artists, these talented artists create artwork during the wedding, capturing the essence of the celebration in real-time. Traditionally, the focus was on creating a piece of the couple only, but a growing trend is hiring artists to sketch the guests instead. It's a great way to commemorate the day and gives guests something special to take home.
To create more excitement for your big day, you could hold a lucky draw for the guests. Guests can choose to participate upon entering the venue, writing their name on a piece of paper and dropping it in the lucky draw box. Prizes can be a variety of items the newlyweds are known to like, etc. food, cosmetics, soft toys. This option is good guests that are non participatory but still want to be involved to an extent as well as giving your guests a core memory of your wedding.
What would entertain your guests?
While it's important to ensure your guests have a great time, remember that your wedding day is ultimately about you and your partner enjoying yourselves. Don't stress too much about whether every guest is happy, focus on creating moments that are meaningful to both of you. If you're unsure about what kind of entertainment would suit your wedding, talk to your wedding planner or find inspiration on Pinterest!
At Luna Bianca, we're dedicated to making your wedding day stress-free. Letting a wedding planner handle the entertainment can relieve a lot of pressure. By discussing your preferences and concerns with them, they can offer solutions based on their experience with similar weddings.
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