Fun Alternatives to a Dance Floor
Maybe COVID regulations are preventing you from having a dance floor. Maybe dancing the night away feels more like dancing into your own personal nightmare. Dancing isn’t for everyone, so today, we’re going to offer some alternative options to a dance floor at your wedding that will still keep your guests entertained.
Pub Trivia
Pub trivia refers to a game played across many bars and restaurants where each table is a team and they work together to answer a series of questions. You can choose one of your guests to host the trivia game (someone charismatic and who loves being the center of attention), or you can go with a more professional option by hiring a service like Geeks Who Drink for a private event.
Have a prize for the winning table, such as a fancy bottle of champagne. You can make the trivia about yourself or you can even do a wedding-themed trivia night.
Headliner
Why not hire a comedian or magician to headline your wedding? Your guests will love the free entertainment and they’ll be able to enjoy it from the comfort of their seats.
Theatrical Performance
Hiring a theater group to perform a play – or even a murder mystery dinner – will hold the guests’ attention, while also creating a fun experience for them.
Seat Dancing
Of course, you can still include dancing even without a dance floor. Allow your guests to dance in or next to their seats. This still keeps them socially distanced from people not at their table while offering more of a traditional wedding experience.
Painting Lesson
In recent years, group painting classes (most often with cocktails) have popped up around the country. Hire an instructor for a private event and let them guide your guests in creating a beautiful painting. You can have a prize for the best painting and each guest gets to go home with a keepsake.
Walking Tour
No one said you have to stay at the reception hall! If you are getting married in a historic area, have a guide take you and your guests on an educational tour. Or if you’re celebrating at a museum, go on a walking tour to the most famous art pieces. Just remind your guests to bring comfortable shoes if this will be included at your reception!
Lawn Games
If you’re getting married where the weather is nice and the livin’ is easy, consider opting for casual lawn games such as cornhole or giant Jenga.
Including Virtual Guests
If you’re live streaming your wedding, your virtual guests might not be able to join you for a game of cornhole but they can certainly enjoy a comedian or some virtual trivia! Consider how you can include them if you will be streaming this part of the reception.