A fun and unforgettable way to kickstart your marriage!
One of my favourite parts of any wedding reception is introducing couples to Photo Roulette, a funny and energetic game that guarantees laughter and memorable moments. It’s not just a game – it’s a unique way to get everyone involved and capture the spontaneous joy of the day.
I always encourage my couples to try it, because it’s such a good way to get guests out of their seats, keep the energy going, share some laughs, and create some hilarious photos.
Photo Roulette
So what’s this funny wedding photo game?
The aim of the game is to take as many hilarious photos as we can before the song ends; which means high energy, fast-paced chaos and funnier photos as the song goes on as your guests inevitably try to one-up each other!
The best time to play it is right after your first dance to kick up the beat; it also means everyone is already gathered around the dancefloor. It’s such a good laugh and is a great way to get everyone out of their seats and energized for reception!
Some people call it a Photo Dash game; but I call it Photo Roulette because everyone runs ’round and ’round and you never know what pose they’re going to land on!
I’ve even seen people bring in photobooth props and table décor; anything to stand out and do something quirky!
How do we play?
There’s a video below if you want to see the raw, undiluted madness of the game in action; but I’ll give you the overview first!
1) You need a good crowd!
Everyone lines up down one side of the dancefloor, runs in, has their photo then runs out the other side. As long as you have a good 10-15 people at least who you know are up for a laugh, there’ll be no awkward gaps! People will see how much fun it looks and will join in later on in the song.
2) Choose a song
We need a good upbeat and high energy song to set the tone of the game. Uptown Funk is a safe bet if you’re unsure!
3) Clue in the DJ
If you haven’t done so beforehand, I’ll have a chat with the DJ and explain the rules. The DJ is an integral part to keeping things moving quickly and hyping everyone up.
4) Getting ready
I’ll seat the newlyweds in the middle of the dancefloor and with the help of the DJ and the wedding party we’ll get everyone lined up and psyched up!
5) Let the madness begin!
When the music starts I’ll gesture to the first ones up to get the line moving! I say to keep it no more than groups of 4-5 at a time, otherwise people take longer to get off the dancefloor and ultimately slow down the game (which you’ll see in the video below!)
6) Finishing up
When the DJ says there’s 30 seconds left, I’ll signal for everyone to surround you as quickly as they can for an epic group photo to cap it all off!
I usually get a few guests coming up to me after saying how brilliant it was!
Let’s see it in action!
Let me know if you’re up for it!
If you’re looking for a way to bring even more fun and laughter to your wedding reception, I highly recommend Photo Roulette. It’s not just about the photos—it’s about creating moments that make everyone feel connected and leave them talking long after the night ends.
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