Looking to entertain your guests aside from serving them cocktails? Try hosting some wedding reception games that are fitted with your backyard wedding theme. These fun games will surely entertain your guests while creating an unforgettable experience. 

With that said, not only are they fun, but most of these games are budget friendly as you can most likely get away with DIY-ing some of them. To help you out a little bit, here are some outdoor wedding games we’re sure everyone will enjoy.

CORNHOLES
This list of games to play wouldn’t be complete with the infamous cornhole. This is the perfect lawn game for the newly-weds who are looking to make the activities feel like a cohesive part of the wedding décor. Since you are able to get creative and get your boards painted and personalized to match your wedding colours, logos or designs. 
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LADDER TOSS
For your guests who are. Little bit more competitive and looking to challenge themselves. Then the adder toss is the perfect lawn activity!

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RING TOSS
This is the perfect game that will guarantee to be enjoyed by guests of all ages. For an additional laughter, write your guests names and bridal party members on the bottles and rings to see who gets paired with who.

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CROQUET
For the couples who want to incorporate a calmer wedding game and have their guest follow Alice down the rabbit hole for a game of croquet. Invite the guests to grab a mallet and get a match started on the lawn.

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GIANT TIC-TAC-TOE
You definitely need to include this old school classic as a part of your outdoor wedding games since it sure will be a game that’s familiar to everybody. 

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WORD SEARCH
To the couple who really wants to challenge their guests, get creative and transform a chalkboard into an artistic word search that your guest can try to solve all evening. With that said, get creative and make sure to include a few personal trivia about the two of you as a couple for the guests to find.

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BOARD GAMES
Consider displaying a selection of active, multi-player board games in your outdoor wedding reception that will sure to entertain your more introverted guests. Include games such as Uno, Scrabble, Life and more!

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PINATA 
Who doesn’t like the classic pinata! This is a game that can be enjoyed for everyone but especially the kids. Keep the pinata on-theme but getting one shaped as a wedding cake, hearts or any other symbol of love. 

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Reference:
https://www.yeahweddings.com/outdoor-wedding-games/
https://www.brides.com/story/unique-games-to-play-at-wedding-receptions
https://www.theknot.com/content/outdoor-wedding-games
https://www.weddingwire.ca/wedding-ideas/7-lawn-games-that-ll-keep-your-wedding-guests-entertained--c517

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We get asked a lot what can I get my flower girl as a gift and we been also asking our brides this question. When it comes to a gift there are no shortage of options and most of the time we find it overwhelming to shop due to limitless possibilities. Key is to keep few things in mind that will help you to eliminate your selection.
Their age and interest? Your budget? How much time it will take (if you can purchase locally or not)? Do you want to get something that they will use as a part of the wedding and keep sake or more something that  they would like and use multiple times or spend time and have experience together?
Once you answer this you will be able to narrow your search and start shopping.
Here is a list of few ideas that we gathered:

1. Activity book filled with games puzzles and coloring. This sets usually includes book with fun tips on how to be the best flower girl ever :), crayons and certificate of excellence! You can find them on Amazon.
2. Head band and sash set that she can wear at the wedding and get lot’s of use after. Tip: if her dress is white or ivory the set can be matching color of your wedding/bridesmaids!
3. Mini Tote – can be personalized! Tip: you can fill it with items that you know she will like.
4. Getting ready robe, she will feel included in the party and perfect for getting ready pictures.
5. Letter board – give her opportunity to craft her own messages.
   
6. Magnetic building blocks! For example you can find on Amazon Tegu set of magnetic wooden building sets designed for fun anytime and anywhere.
   
7. In case she is a little artist – consider non-toxic beeswax crayons that are specifically designed for little hands like Honeystick!  Or crayons – that spell flower girl. Tip: you can pair it with coloring books and help them to stay entertained and occupied. If you having kids at the wedding this can be something you give to little ones to play with at the reception.
8. If you have a toddler and or very young one in your party – nap mat so they don’t skip on their nap time! Tip: one can be locally custom made with your choice of colors or you can buy one. Consider getting the one with built-in pillow and cuddly blanket!
9. Head piece that she would wear at the wedding and use after.  Tip: Hand made pin and or bow!  You can place it in a customized box for her to unwrap!
10. You can have girls outing together.  You can do something at home or go out! Could be a dress up party, craft project tame, tee party or take them with you to get your nails done and enjoy girls’ time! Tip: you can call salon in advance and see if they have a pedicure chair for younger ones and some places do and it will make her enjoy her experience even more!
    
11. Inscribed hencarchef with poem, names and date for your flower girl as a gift and for her to keep and use at her wedding for something old.
    

Her Name
Today you are young,
But the years will pass by
And you’ll soon be a bride
In the blink of an eye.
So here is something
For the day you will say
I need something old
For my wedding day.
We love you
Names and date of your wedding.
 
       12. In the end if you feel you can not decide you can always offer to pay for her dress or part of it!
Interesting fact we have worked with brides who had their grandmother as a flower girl! Think outside of the box,  do what you want  - it is your wedding and remember to have fun planning!
If you have something you would like to add to this list and or share your experience please comment at the bottom we would love to hear from you!