All of your friends and family have gathered together, from near and far, to show you and your partner love and support on your big day. Not only will your wedding guests need to be fed some great food, but they will also need to be entertained as well! After the wedding ceremony has concluded, and the reception has kicked off, there will of course be music and dancing, but what if the dance floor is not someone’s cup of tea?
Seeing as you will have many guests of all ages and interests at your wedding, you will want to ensure that everyone has an activity that they can enjoy, aside from the dancing. Also, if you have children present at your big day, you will need an activity that will help expel some of their energy, such as lawn games.
Offered in a variety of kinds, lawn games are an excellent source of fun entertainment for guests of all ages. Here at Mountain House on Sunday River, we understand that activities are such an important part of a wedding reception, which is why we have gathered the details of some of the top lawn games incorporated into weddings, so be sure to continue reading to gain some knowledge:
- Cornhole. Extremely popular for guests of all ages, Cornhole certainly has gained its popularity for wedding reception fun. The game consists of tossing bags of corn (or bean bags) at a raised platform with a hole within it. If your tossed bag goes through the hole, you will score 3 points, and if it lands on the platform, you will score only 1 point, making it a challenging and fun game. Another bonus of Cornhole, is that it offers you the ability to personalize it to your style as the Bride and Groom; create the surface of the board to reflect your wedding colors, and have the bags printed with your initials on them for a fun twist.
- Croquet. If you are seeking a classic game that has been enjoyed by many people throughout the years, then Croquet is a great option for you! Your guests will certainly enjoy the intricate concept of Croquet, which provides you with a mallet to tap colored balls through a series of wickets. The versatility of croquet also makes it a great wedding reception game, as you can make your course as short or as long as you would like.
- Giant Jenga. Taking a classic game, super sizing it, and incorporating it into your wedding is certainly a great recipe for fun! Also suitable for guests of all ages, giant Jenga serves as a tower of blocks, allowing you to use your physical and mental skills to remove one block at a time, hoping that the tower does not come crashing down. Giant Jenga can also be customized to you and your wedding, by having your blocks designed in your wedding colors.
Choosing to offer wedding games at your reception is such a great way to bring you and your partner’s family together, while also offering as a great source of entertainment. Here at Mountain House on Sunday River, it is our top priority to not only ensure that your wedding is gorgeous, but that it is fun too. If you are seeking a beautiful Maine venue, offering an array of accommodations for both you and your guests, be sure to contact us today, and we can’t wait to begin planning your big day.
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