Wedding Reception Entertainment Ideas Guests Actually Join In On

The best wedding reception entertainment gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the dance floor, especially the ones who won't dance. Walk-up games that take a few minutes, need no skill and work for every age do this better than anything else.

Wedding guests cheering as the groom putts at an Event Putt station with a live leaderboard

Event Putt at a glance

Setup: Under 15 minutes, done before guests arrive
Games: A few minutes each, easy for every age and ability
Players: No limit. Anyone can jump in, and the leaderboard tracks everyone all night
Space: About 6 × 15 ft per station, on a smooth, close-to-level floor
Power: A standard outlet
Outdoors: Works under a tent, pavilion or covered patio; it must stay protected from rain
Staffing: Runs itself; add an on-site attendant for $50/hr if you'd like
Price: $475 for 3 hours (single) or $775 (dual), delivery, setup and pickup included

When interactive putting fits into your reception

Because it sets up before guests arrive and runs itself, it can cover the whole reception rather than one slot in the schedule.

Cocktail hourThe biggest lull of the night, while the couple is taking photos. Guests get a game to play instead of standing around.
DinnerGuests who finish early wander over for a round, and kids have something to do other than run laps.
DancingIt becomes the spot for non-dancers and the people who need a break from the floor.
Late nightThe leaderboard gets competitive. Crown a champion before the send-off, or run a bride's side vs. groom's side contest.

Where to put it at your venue

Near the action. Close to the bar or cocktail area and visible from the tables, so people see it and want to play.
Out of the way of the dance floor and main walkways, so the line never blocks traffic.
On a smooth, close-to-level surface. Most standard flooring works, including ballroom floors, wood, concrete and tile.
Within reach of a standard outlet.
Outdoors, under cover. For barn, garden and backyard weddings, place it under a tent, pavilion or covered patio, on a smooth, close-to-level surface. It must stay protected from rain. Ask us about options for your venue.
Out of direct sun if you can, so the screen is easy to read.

What it costs for a typical reception

Every rental includes 3 hours of play plus delivery, setup and pickup anywhere in our standard service area (the Omaha metro, Council Bluffs, Fremont, Wahoo and Ashland). Your names and wedding date on the screens are included at no extra cost.

Reception length	Single station	Dual station
3 hours	$475	$775
4 hours	$575	$975
5 hours (full reception)	$675	$1,175

An optional on-site attendant is $50 an hour. A $150 Non-Refundable Reservation Payment reserves your date and goes toward the total.

Single or dual station?

A single station is right for most weddings. Games are quick and anyone can play, so the line keeps moving. Choose the dual station for a big guest list when you want more people playing at once, or when you want two sides competing head-to-head all night.

Other reception entertainment worth considering

Lawn and giant games

Cornhole, giant Jenga and ring toss are cheap and easy at outdoor receptions. They lose steam after dark and don't keep score, so the competition fizzles.

A photo booth

A great keepsake, but it's a one-time stop for most guests and tends to draw long lines at peak moments.

Live acoustic music at cocktail hour

Sets a warm mood, but it's something guests listen to rather than do, so it pairs well with an activity.

Many couples combine these: music for the atmosphere, a photo booth for keepsakes, and a walk-up game for the guests who want something to do.

Why couples choose interactive putting

It solves the two hardest reception problems at once: a slow cocktail hour and guests who don't dance. It's personalized with your names, sets up in under 15 minutes, and runs itself, so neither of you has to manage anything.

Check availability

We deliver to receptions across the Omaha metro, including ballrooms, barns, tented backyards and event venues in Omaha, Elkhorn, Gretna, Bennington, Papillion, La Vista, Bellevue and Council Bluffs. See our Omaha service area.

Planning an Omaha wedding?

Check your date and get a quick quote for interactive putting at your reception.

Check availability

Questions

What's good wedding entertainment for guests who don't dance?

Walk-up activities that need no skill work best. Interactive putting is a strong choice because games take a few minutes, every age and ability can play, and it runs through the whole reception so non-dancers always have something to do.

How much does wedding reception entertainment cost?

It varies widely by type. Event Putt's interactive putting is $475 for 3 hours or $675 for a 5-hour reception with one station, including delivery, setup, pickup and your names on the screen. A dual station is $775 for 3 hours.

When should interactive putting run during a reception?

Start it at cocktail hour and keep it going through dinner and dancing. It sets up before guests arrive and runs itself, so it can cover the whole reception.

How long does setup take?

Under 15 minutes. It's set up and ready before guests arrive, and picked up after the reception.

How many guests can play?

There's no limit. Games take a few minutes, anyone can jump in, and the leaderboard keeps track of everyone who plays throughout the night. For large guest lists, a dual station lets more people play at once.

Does it work for outdoor or tented receptions?

Yes, as long as it's covered. It needs to stay protected from rain, so place it under a tent, pavilion or covered patio on a smooth, close-to-level surface. Ask us about options for your venue.

Can it be personalized with our names?

Yes. Your names and wedding date appear on the screens and leaderboard at no extra cost.

Does someone need to run it?

No. It's designed to run itself, and we walk your coordinator or a family member through it at setup. If you'd like someone on-site to run the leaderboard, add an attendant for $50 an hour.