Outdoor wedding receptions offer a unique opportunity to incorporate lawn games that bring joy to kids and adults alike. For couples who prefer a low-key celebration, wedding games are an excellent way to create a fun atmosphere without the need for a dance floor. The great outdoors provides the perfect setting for a variety of activities, including badminton, ring toss, cornhole, and giant versions of nostalgic favorites like Jenga and 4-to-Score.

Not only do these games provide entertainment for your guests, but they also encourage mingling and socializing. For indoor gaming enthusiasts who are part of the wedding party or guest list, lawn games offer a refreshing change of pace from the usual indoor activities.

Let’s start with games for outdoor weddings

Rustic wooden cornhole make a great ice breaker

Etsy seller JTBsWoodWorks creates handcrafted cornhole boards that can be personalized with custom logos, cupholders, and scoreboards. In fact, our editor Megan has ordered these unique boards for her wedding lawn games. For an added touch of sophistication, you can even have LED lights installed on the rustic wooden boards.

LED cornhole(!)

Get ready to elevate the ambiance of your nighttime receptions with JTBsWoodWorks’ LED corhole boards! These innovative creations come in a range of four vibrant colors – blue, red, green, or white. Imagine the excitement and energy they’ll bring to your event as the lights shine bright under the night sky. And, if you’re looking for an extra touch of customization, JTBsWoodWorks also offers custom-colored cornhole bags that can be tailored to match your unique theme.

The possibilities are endless!

Giant Jenga (with custom names!) is really fun for the newlyweds and their wedding party to play

Ring Toss Game

Giant 4-to-Score

Bocce Ball

Lawn bowling

Giant Inflatable Bowling Set

Imagine a party or event where the excitement and fun never stop. You can make it happen with giant inflatable bowling sets! Not only do they provide an unique and thrilling experience, but also offer a great way to keep your guests entertained. And if you want to take it up a notch, why not go for inflatables that resemble real bowling pins? The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating a memorable and joyful atmosphere.

Lawn Yahtzee

Giant Dice Game

The charm of giant wooden dice lies not only in their impressive size but also in the promise they hold for resolving issues. Who needs a single die when you can have an entire game-changing experience with these behemoths? With each roll, worries dissipate and excitement builds.

Yazoo Disc Toss Game

Get ready to experience the thrill of Yazoo’s Disc Toss Game! In this unique game, players take turns trying to knock over bottles or cans placed precariously high on vertical poles. The goal is to topple them without getting distracted by those pesky bottle caps – also known as ‘heads’!

Spikeball

Spikeball, a game that stole the hearts of Shark Tank investors, has an unconventional objective: bouncing a ball onto a trampoline-like net. While it may not be for everyone – and we’re giving you fair warning – this unique gameplay experience has captured the attention of many.

Croquet

Kubb

In the world of outdoor games, a unique and fun experience awaits with the Kubb set. The objective is to strategically strike down wooden blocks, referred to as kubbs, by hurling wooden batons, or ‘haselsticks’, towards them. This activity seamlessly combines elements from bowling and horseshoes, creating an exciting and competitive atmosphere.

Molkky

Lawn Darts

For many of us, lawn darts bring back nostalgic memories of childhood summers spent playing outdoor games. However, it’s worth noting that their predecessors, Jarts, had a much darker history, as they were banned due to safety concerns.

Rubber horseshoes

Air Scoop Ball

For an air scoop ball and customized lawn games sign, you’re just one step away from creating an unforgettable outdoor wedding experience. The beauty of this setup lies in its simplicity, making it a breeze to DIY if you’re feeling crafty.