Indian weddings are colorful events where laughter and love take center stage. Organizing creativity-filled activity games is the ideal way to act as an icebreaker to help the families come together.

1. Spot Thy Name: The Mehendi Challenge

   

This is a lovely tradition that becomes a quest for fun. The intricate design of henna art conceals the groom’s name or initials on the bride’s hands. During the Mehendi night, the groom must locate his name amid the intricate designs as the bridesmaids playfully distract him. This activity is a lovely way to launch the celebrations and makes perfect photo captures.

2. 2. The Epic Tug of War

There’s no better form of family pride than the good ol’ game of tug-of-war. Typically organized either during the Haldi ceremony or an outdoor brunch, the game sees the competition of “Team Bride” and “Team Groom.” Nothing embodies raw energy and excitement quite like this battle of strength, which involves all participants, from the youngest children to the most spirited of the eldest grandfathers. Seeing the well-dressed relatives tug with all their might always guarantees the most genuine smiles come through.

3. Find the Ring (Aeki Beki)

This is the classic post-wedding game. In a large shallow bowl, milk, rose petals, and grass are placed, and a gold ring is added to it. Both the bride and the groom take turns looking for the gold ring three times. It is believed that the one who finds the ring will have the upper hand in the marriage.

4. Wedding Tambola (Bingo)

Tambola is a popular game in Indian households. To make it more interesting at a 2026 wedding, one can customize the Tambola tickets with details about the couple instead of just numbers. For instance, instead of “Number 5,” the caller can say, “The age at which the groom met the bride for the first time!” This approach also helps keep the elderly audience members occupied.

5. Untying The Knot

The sole aim of this wonderful wedding game is to test the patience and coordination skills of the bride and the groom. One hand of the bride and the other hand of the groom are tied together with a piece of thread having a series of complicated knots by the sister of the groom or the bridesmaid. However, they must untie all the knots using their other two hands. This is a very simple yet meaningful wedding game that reflects how the couple can work together to untangle the toughest situations in life.

6. The Great Indian Food Battle

What could be more engrossing than an eating contest between the bride’s family and the groom’s family to trigger immense fun and humor? Pick a crowd favorite like Golgappas or Gulab Jamuns and start the contest. To make it a heart-stopping experience for all, place an eyeball-grabbing prize for the winning team. Witnessing your cousins struggling to outgun the “Groom Squad” in a Pani-Puri race is a moment to cherish forever.

7. The Shoe Game

This is one of the latest popular Sangeet night activities, which requires the couple to sit back-to-back, with one shoe from each couple as well as one shoe from the partner. Questions are asked, such as “Who is likely to go through all the money?” or “Who is the better cook?” And if the couple gives different answers, it leads to utter confusion, which is just hilarious.

8. Paper Dance

Though it sounds straightforward, the Paper Dance challenge is all about balance and chemistry between the two participants. The two participants will have to dance on a sheet of chart paper, folding it in half with each successive song. When the surface area decreases, the gentleman has to literally carry the lady in order to stay within the boundaries.

9. Saree Tying Challenge for Men

Call on the men from the groom’s side and challenge them to drape a saree in less than three minutes on the stage. It is expected that the “drapes” will be in a hot mess of silk and some pins, as the men will not be able to do it on their own, and the ladies will be left gasping in horror.

10. Identify the Bride’s Hands

The groom will then be blindfolded, and a line of women will stand before him. The last lady will always be the bride. He will try to pick the hands of his partner out of the line just by touch and feel. Sometimes, to add a bit of humor to this ceremony, the line may consist of the bride and the cousins with soft hands and even the grandmother to puzzle the groom.

11. Bollywood Hook-Step Challenge

Then, the DJ plays the chorus of a famous Bollywood song, and both representatives from each side are required to enact its iconic hook-step there and then; spontaneous, zero rehearsal, and the dance floor mustn’t be empty for one second.

12. Musical Chair with a Twist

Instead of just being “out” when the music stops, the person left without a chair must do a dare. These dares can range from mimicking the father of the bride to proposing to a stranger in the room. It adds a level of performance art to an old-school classic.

13. Giant Jenga: The Memory Edition

Set up a giant Jenga set on the lawn for a laid-back Mehendi afternoon. On each block, write a short memory or some advice for married people. As guests pull a block, they read the message out loud, making a lovely mix of fun and wise words that the couple can keep forever.