Still More Ideas for Wedding Reception Games
Wedding Reception Games - More Unique ideas
There doesn’t seem to be any end to the number of games that can be invented or borrowed, to play at a wedding reception. Here are two more ideas for the bride, groom or their attendants looking to add a bit of extra fun to the upcoming event.
Guess the ingredients - You will need your caterer's permission and assistance for this game. Pick 1, 2, or 3 menu items that are being served at the reception. Have the caterer write down the ingredient list for them. Hand out paper and pencils to your guests and instruct them to write what they think is in each of the foods. Guests with the closest guesses for each item win an appropriate prize like a set of gourmet spices, sauces, etc. Your DJ or someone in the wedding party can act as the judge/announcer.
How Many Words? - Give a paper and pencil to each guest. Take the names of the bride and groom and write them in large letters on an easel or white board. See how many words the guests can create from the letters in their names in a set time limit. For example MelissaJohn gives the words: mesa, josh, missal, noses…. Score based on the number of words, or use Boggle scoring where 4 letter words are 1 point, 5 letter words are 2 points, etc. If children are playing then you may allow 3 letter words at ½ point, etc.
If there is an English major in the wedding party, that person can check the guests' word lists for non-words and tally the scores. Otherwise, guests can score themselves. In the case of a tie, offer "we're married" with a 2 minute time limit as the tie breaker. Present an appropriate prize to the winner like a Boggle or Scrabble game with a hand written note of accomplishment from the bride and groom.
The joke is on the bride and groom with our Sneaky Reception Games. Then read about what other fun things you can do at a wedding reception in our article on Reception Activities.