23 Cheap Wedding Attractions - Fun Ideas That Won't Break the Bank

Cheap wedding attractions

A lot of wedding attractions unfortunately come with a hefty price tag. The good news is that plenty of great options are far more affordable! These are perfect if your wedding budget is running low but you still want to add a few extra touches to your reception. You can even make some of them yourself (DIY) and save even more. Below you’ll find a list of cheap wedding attractions, complete with prices, that you can pull off for under €100.

Our list of cheap wedding attractions:
1. Wedding Guest Book
2. Wedding Photo Wall
3. Disposable Cameras for the Wedding
4. Instax for Wedding Photos
5. Outdoor Games
6. JustFilm.it Wedding App
7. Wedding Trivia Quiz
8. Sunglasses for Guests
9. DIY Wedding Drinks
10. Sparklers
11. Lemonade Stand
12. Popcorn
13. Chocolate Fountain
14. Hot Chocolate / Cocoa
15. Helium Balloons
16. Soap Bubbles
17. Gifts for Guests
18. Photo / Video Slideshow
19. Campfire / Grill
20. Props for Guests
21. LED Neon Sign
22. Ice Cream
23. Attractions for Kids
24. How to Choose Attractions for Your Wedding?
25. How Far in Advance Should You Book?

Wedding Guest Book

A wedding guest book is one of the most popular - and cheapest - attractions for your guests. It doesn’t just give them something fun to do; it also becomes a one-of-a-kind keepsake from your big day. You can go about it in a few different ways: buy a ready-made guest book with a nice cover and prompts for your guests, or put one together completely from scratch yourself. A fun addition is leaving space to paste in photos from a photo booth or Instax camera. You can find a basic guest book for as little as €12, which makes this one of the cheapest attractions on our whole list.

Wedding Photo Wall

You and your guests are definitely going to want some fun photos on the big day. Why not turn that into an attraction in its own right - one that doubles as gorgeous decor? You can buy a photo wall, build one yourself, or find a local company that rents them out for the day. Whichever route you choose, the photos your guests take against that backdrop are guaranteed to be a hit on social media and in your wedding album. Costs vary a lot depending on whether you DIY it or rent one, but you can comfortably keep it under a budget of €100.

Disposable Cameras for the Wedding

If you love a vintage vibe, disposable cameras are a great pickup - they let your guests capture their own take on the day. Each camera holds a few dozen shots, which turn into a truly unique keepsake once developed. And since every guest will be trying to snap the best possible shot, the cameras themselves become an attraction. Want the full rundown? Check out our article Disposable cameras at a wedding, where we cover everything about using them at your reception. Budget around €23 per camera, including developing.

Instax for Wedding Photos

Another great option for photo-based fun is an Instax or Polaroid camera. Their big advantage: instant prints. That makes them perfect for a wedding, since guests can hand you the printed photo right away, or even paste it straight into your guest book. You can buy or rent an Instax for the day - either way, this attraction easily fits within a €100 budget. We’ve broken down exactly what it costs in our other article: How much does an Instax at a wedding cost?

Outdoor Games

If your venue has outdoor space and you’re hoping for good weather, outdoor games are a great way to keep guests entertained. It gives everyone a fun excuse to hang out together outside the reception hall. Plenty of companies rent out outdoor games for weddings - think boules, giant golf, XXL Jenga, cornhole, or darts. Renting a few of these for the day usually costs around €45.

JustFilm.it Wedding App

Turn your guests into your very own wedding reporters! It’s a genuinely fun activity for them - everyone loves trying to capture the best moments - and you end up with wonderful keepsakes from every highlight of the day. Guests simply scan a QR code to upload their own photos and videos straight to the app. Every photo and video shows up right away in an online gallery, ready to download to your phone or computer as soon as the wedding wraps up. The app can even edit all those clips into a souvenir highlight video for you. Curious to learn more? Visit our website: JustFilm.it Wedding App.

Wedding Trivia Quiz

Why not put your guests’ knowledge to the test? A wedding trivia quiz is easy to pull off - just split everyone into teams and see who scores the highest. Best of all, this attraction can be organized for free. All you need is a set of questions prepared ahead of time and a quick word with the band or DJ so they’ll hand you a microphone during the reception. Fun trivia or facts about the bride and groom make for a great theme!

Sunglasses for Guests

If you spend time on Instagram or TikTok, you’ve probably seen the trend of guests wearing matching sunglasses while the photographer snaps a fun little video for social media. You can turn this into an attraction of your own. Just buy a batch of matching sunglasses and hand them out to guests during the reception. Ask your photographer to snap a few shots of everyone in their shades, or let guests take their own. A set of sunglasses will only set you back about €12, making it a perfect fit for this list of cheap wedding attractions.

DIY Wedding Drinks

Can’t stretch the budget to a full drink bar? Set up a DIY cocktail station instead. All you need are a handful of recipes from the internet - think Cuba libre, mojito, Aperol spritz, or gin and tonic. Print the recipes, frame them, and set them up alongside all the ingredients guests need. That’s it - you’ve got yourself a fun, interactive attraction where everyone mixes their own drink and enjoys it at their own pace. It’s also worth grabbing a few non-alcoholic mixers so guests who don’t drink can whip up their own mocktails too.

Sparklers

Once it gets dark, sparklers are pure magic. Dozens of them lit at once create an unforgettable atmosphere, and they make for absolutely gorgeous photos - a keepsake you’ll treasure. Best of all, a bundle of sparklers only costs a few euros, so it’s an easy, low-cost way to add some sparkle to your reception.

Lemonade Stand

Getting married in July or August? A lemonade stand is the perfect way to help guests beat the heat. Just set out the ingredients and let everyone mix their own favorite blend. Think lemon or orange juice, sugar, and sparkling or still water. Or, if you’d rather keep it simple, prepare a big batch of ready-made lemonade guests can pour straight from a dispenser. You can put this together for around €23.

Popcorn

Another crowd-pleasing food attraction is a popcorn machine. Guests can scoop themselves a bag as a fun after-dinner snack. You can buy a machine or rent one for the day - a simple idea that fits perfectly into this list of cheap wedding attractions.

Chocolate Fountain

A chocolate fountain is a guaranteed reception hit. Just set it up near the food table with a bowl of fruit for dipping, and you’re done - kids and adults alike will love it. Since plenty of companies rent these out for weddings, you can usually find a basic package for around €100.

Hot Chocolate / Cocoa

Planning a fall or winter wedding? A hot chocolate or cocoa bar is a perfect fit. You can set up the whole station yourself, with hot chocolate, marshmallows, flavored syrups, and toppings for guests to customize their own cup. It’s a cozy, welcoming treat that guests will love, especially with that autumn or winter atmosphere setting the mood outside.

Helium Balloons

Helium balloons make for beautiful photos and double as lovely decor for your reception hall. You can pick up a set, already filled, for a couple hundred euros - and you can even grab them at the very last minute, right before the wedding!

Soap Bubbles

Soap bubbles are a lovely touch for your ceremony. Hand them out to guests before the mass so they can blow bubbles as you walk out of the church - it makes for gorgeous photos right on the church steps. Several dozen packs of bubbles will run you no more than €35, making this yet another attraction you can pull off on a shoestring.

Gifts for Guests

Many couples like to prepare small favors for their guests as a thank-you for celebrating with them. You can set these out on the tables for guests to take home. Not sure what to get? Check out our article: What to give guests as a wedding favor?.

Photo / Video Slideshow

During the reception, you can also put together a slideshow of photos or videos for all your guests to enjoy - childhood photos are always a crowd favorite. With the JustFilm.it app, you can even create a slideshow from footage gathered from your guests during the wedding itself and screen it while the celebration is still going on, so you can watch it together in real time. To set this up, you’ll just need to rent a projector and screen, which typically costs around €70 for the day.

Campfire / Grill

Picture this: once it gets dark, you and your loved ones gather around a campfire, roast something for dinner, catch up, and maybe even pick up a guitar. That kind of relaxed evening by the fire can turn into one of the warmest, most intimate moments of the whole day. It’s also a budget-friendly way to handle a late-night snack or light dinner, especially if you go the marshmallow route. The catch is that you’ll need somewhere near the venue where a campfire or grill is actually possible, which isn’t always the case. Also keep in mind the smoke - as cozy as it is to sit by the fire, your wedding dress can soak it up, and that smell isn’t easy to get out afterward. Even so, plenty of couples find this a really memorable, low-cost addition to their day.

Props for Guests

We already mentioned sunglasses, but there’s a whole world of other props you can set out for guests. LED glow sticks are an increasingly popular pick - hand them out and let guests dance with them on the floor for a fun effect that also looks amazing in photos. Masks tied to your wedding theme are another fun option, great for artistic group shots or paired with other photo attractions like an Instax station or photo booth.

LED Neon Sign

A beautiful attraction that doubles as decor for your reception hall and makes a fantastic backdrop for photos. Neon signs have become a wedding staple in recent years - you’ll see them all the time as a decorative touch, often with a fun phrase that nods to the couple or how they met. You can rent an LED neon sign for the day or make your own. We’ve got a completely free, step-by-step tutorial on our blog showing you how to build your own custom neon sign: Step-by-step tutorial: how to make an LED wedding neon sign.

Ice Cream

This one’s a newer addition to wedding receptions, but if you’re getting married in the warmer months - June, July, or August - it’s a wonderful way to help guests cool off. More and more vendors will come out for an hour or so and serve scooped ice cream or even Thai rolled ice cream. Prices vary by location, but you’ll typically find this attraction for a couple hundred euros, or you can just as easily set up your own ice cream bar.

Attractions for Kids

Expecting a lot of little ones at your wedding? Consider setting up an attraction just for them. One popular option is hiring an entertainer who keeps the kids busy with games and activities for a few hours. You could also rent a bounce house, arrange face painting, or add some helium balloons to the mix. It’s also easy to set up a simple kids’ corner with soap bubbles, coloring books, toys, and games. That wraps up our list of cheap wedding attractions - we hope we’ve given you plenty of inspiration for your own big day!

How to Choose Attractions for Your Wedding?

There’s no shortage of ideas for cheap wedding attractions. When picking your favorites, just remember not to go overboard. Too many attractions can overwhelm your guests and become nearly impossible to fit into the schedule. Choose a handful that you love most and put your energy into making them really shine. Timing matters too - space things out so guests still have plenty of time to dance and eat between activities. And don’t forget to make sure everything fits the theme and overall feel of your wedding, so all the pieces come together as a cohesive whole.

How Far in Advance Should You Book?

As a rule, the closer you get to your wedding date, the fewer options you’ll have - and the higher the prices tend to climb. Most vendors only have a limited number of items available for any given date, so it pays to start looking early. If there’s a popular attraction you really want, look into it and book it as much as two years ahead. That said, if you want to add something last-minute, you’ll usually still find options, or you can simply make it yourself. Just keep in mind that the best deals on cheap wedding attractions usually go to those who plan ahead.

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