There’s nothing wrong with a little friendly competition on your big day. An outdoor wedding is the perfect opportunity to bring back some of your favorite backyard, barbecue games in an elegant way. So, take a look at these 10 super-simple, oversized versions of your favorite games that every guest is sure to play.
1. Water Balloon Dart Board
Turn this iconic carnival game into the piece d’resistance of your wedding! By choosing color scheme-friendly balloons, this mess-free game will leave your guests in awe.
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2. Giant Jenga
It’s all the fun of the classic, towering game without the annoying clean-up. Test your tact with these jumbo blocks and challenge your guests to create the ultimate tower tournament!
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3. Lawn Twister
Consider changing out of your wedding dress for this one. Give your all-white extravaganza a splash of color by spray-painting a classic Twister board on a patch of grass.
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4. Cornhole
This is a typical party favorite with a touch of elegance for your big day. Consider giving new life to your classic wooden boards with a gilded monogram, his-and-her silhouettes, or a coat of wood stain.
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5. Giant Tic Tac Toe
Take your favorite classroom distraction and turn it into a game that your guests will swoon over. Plus, the cheeky X’s and O’s are a nice wink to your love-filled day.
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6. Horseshoes
Cast some good luck for your new nuptials by gathering up a rousing game of horseshoes at your reception!
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7. Yard Yahtzee
Roll the dice with this rustic spin on the family board game. Trade the black plastic cup for a galvanized bucket and consider hand-made wooden dice for a game that will keep your guests on their feet all night.
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8. Oversized Checkers
Tie in this childhood favorite to your wedding effortlessly by painting your pieces according to your color scheme.
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9. Giant Kerplunk!
Don’t forget about your little guests! They’re sure to love this risky version of Kerplunk!, complete with water balloons for a refreshing twist.
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10. Wedding Chalkboard Wordsearch
Tease your guests’ brains by testing their knowledge of you and your groom in a fun chalkboard word search. Hide phrases like important names, places, and ideas that will give your loved ones a better sense of the couple of the evening!
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Jules Bianchi Photography
wow . . 1 very good article. Thank you Gianna. I am about to turn 27. I plan to get married in early 2018. The game you put out is very interesting. I will make some of this game to my wedding ceremony more fun, happy.