35+ Crazy Fun Wedding Ideas You'll Want to Steal
Your wedding can be a great reflection of your personality; you don't need to throw a formal affair if that's not "you"! If your idea of a perfect wedding is one where you and your guests spend the night laughing, playing, and having a ball, consider adding a few of these creative ideas they won't soon forget.
By: Kristen Klein
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Bring out your inner child with a wedding bounce house!
Photo Credit: Vowed and Amazed
Ceremony Ideas
Plant a tree together during the ceremony; not only does it add a little something extra to your ceremony, but you'll love watching it grow through the years as well.
Photo Credit: Studio 29
Ceremony Ideas
Guests will thoroughly enjoy tossing mini beach balls at you as you exit the ceremony.
Photo Credit: Jack and Jane Photography
Ceremony Ideas
For a unique perspective of your wedding day, hide a GoPro camera inside your bouquet!
Photo Credit: Keeping Composure Photography
Ceremony Ideas
Line your aisle with balloons — and have your guests release them as you make your way down the aisle.
Photo courtesy of Allison Davis Photography
Cocktail Hour
Oversized versions of your favorite board games will have your guests laughing with delight.
Photo Credit: Lawson Photography
Cocktail Hour
Kids and adults alike will love cooling off with snow cones at your outdoor wedding.
Photo Credit: Adam and Sam Photography
Escort Cards
Lighten the mood by using these humorous cards as your escort cards.
Photo Credit: Josh Gruetzmacher
Guest Books
Create a guest book you'll really look forward to breaking open.
Photo Credit: Jenny DeMarco Photography
Guest Book
Have your guests lend a hand creating a one-of-a-kind piece of art: Fill each balloon with some paint, then have guests throw darts to pop the balloons.
Photo Credit: Katelyn James Photography
Centerpieces
Dress up the kids' table with silly straws, globe ornaments filled with silly bands and glow-in-the-dark balloons, and flower lollipops.
Photo Credit: A Bryan Photo via Calder Clark
Centerpieces
Skip the flowers and put a mini cake in the center of each table instead.
Photo Credit: Lola Rose Photography
Wedding Venue
Take your wedding up a notch and plan a wedding they'll truly never forget — rent a carnival or theme park for some after-hours fun!
Photo Credit: Snap Weddings
Food & Drinks
Food trucks are all the rage — and guests will flip over a mobile doughnut shoppe.
Photo Credit: Abby Jiu Photography
Food & Drinks
Guest will be lining up for these grab-and-go ice cream cones.
Photo Credit: Ten22 Studio
Food & Drinks
A doughnut wall makes a gorgeous display and a delicious dessert.
Photo Credit: Marianne Taylor Photography
Food & Drinks
Tell your love story on your cake with photos of you two through the years.
Photo courtesy of Janet's Cakery
Food & Drinks
Make-your-own s'mores are the perfect fit for an outdoor wedding.
Photo Credit: James and Jess
Food & Drinks
For some nostalgic fun, add a cotton candy machine.
Photo Credit: Dave Lapham Photography
Reception Ideas
Hire a surprise guest for your reception, like your college mascot.
Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography
Reception Ideas
Spin the wheel, Price is Right-style, for some lively entertainment at your reception.
Photo Credit: Studio 29
Reception Ideas
Not a fan of wedding cake? Smash one (in the form of a piñata) instead.
Photo Credit: Steven Michael Photography
Reception Ideas
Instead of tossing the bouquet, toss teddy bears to the kids!
Photo Credit: Jessica Strickland Photography
Photo Booth
Balloons make an easy and fun DIY backdrop for your photo booth.
Photo Credit: Mike Arick Photography
Photo Booth
Take your photo booth to the next level with a green screen background, where you guests can drop themselves into any setting for a memorable photo keepsake.
Photo courtesy of Starr Photo Booth and Party Masters Entertainment
Wedding Sendoff
Illuminate your walkway with multi-colored glow sticks.
Photo Credit: Lovesome Photography
Wedding Sendoff
Buckets full of cotton candy with sparklers will light the way for your memorable sendoff.
Photo Credit: Margot Landen Photography