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15 Wedding Reception Lawn Games Giving That Extra Touch

Updated: Aug 18

Wedding Reception Lawn Games. Whether you have an affinity for corn hole, croquet, or life-size board games, these classic lawn games and tabletop games will keep your guests entertained throughout the afternoon and into the evening, giving your wedding that extra touch


Outdoor garden games can add a fun and interactive element to a wedding, making the celebration memorable for guests of all ages. Here are 15 popular and enjoyable garden games suitable for weddings:


1. Cornhole (Bean Bag Toss):

A classic game where players take turns throwing bags filled with corn kernels or beans at a raised platform with a hole in it.


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2. Lawn Bowling (Bocce Ball):

A game where players roll balls to get them closest to a smaller target ball, called the pallino.


3. Croquet:

A traditional lawn game where players use mallets to hit balls through a series of hoops embedded in the grass.


4. Giant Connect Four:

An oversized version of the Connect Four game, where players take turns dropping coloured discs into a standing grid to connect four in a row.


5. Giant Jenga: 

An oversized version of the traditional Jenga game, where players take turns removing one block at a time from a tower and balancing it on top.


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6. Ring Toss:

A game where players toss rings onto pegs, aiming to land them on the highest-scoring pegs.


7. Ladder Golf (Ladder Toss):

A game where players throw bolas (two balls connected by a string) at a ladder structure, trying to wrap them around the rungs.


8. Badminton:

A racquet sport where players hit a shuttlecock back and forth over a net. Setting up a badminton net can encourage friendly competition.


9. Giant Chess or Checkers:

Oversized game boards and pieces make for a visually striking and engaging game.


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10. Horseshoes:

Players take turns tossing horseshoes at a stake in the ground, aiming to encircle the stake or land closest to it.


11. Scavenger Hunt:

Organize a scavenger hunt around the garden, with clues and small prizes for participants.


12. Photo Booth Props:

While not a game, setting up a photo booth with fun props can entertain guests and provide lasting memories.


13. Limbo:

Set up a limbo stick and see how low guests can go. This can be a lot of fun and encourage lively participation.


14. Mölkky:

Use a throwing pin (the Mölkky) to try to knock over wooden pins, which are marked with numbers from 1 to 12. Knocking over one pin scores the amount of points that is marked on the respective pin. Knocking over two or more pins scores the number of pins that were knocked over.


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15. Hopscotch:

Draw a hopscotch grid on a paved area or use a portable mat, providing nostalgic fun for guests.


These games can be easily set up in a garden or on any grounds of a venue, which encourages mingling and light-hearted competition among your guests. Making the celebration memorable for guests of all ages.

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Hope you enjoyed the read

Emma Louise x




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