Adding casino tables to your wedding gives guests something fun to do between the big moments. It works during the cocktail hour, the reception, or both.
Here are ideas to help you plan a casino party for your wedding.
Why Couples Add Casino Tables
Weddings have a lot of waiting. Guests wait while photos are taken, while dinner is served, and between toasts and dances.
A casino night gives guests an interactive way to celebrate instead of just standing around. It also gives guests who do not dance a place to have fun. And it works alongside your other entertainment instead of competing with it.
Idea 1: Casino Tables During the Cocktail Hour
The cocktail hour is often when guests have the least to do. Casino tables give them something to enjoy while you finish photos.
This also helps guests from both sides of the family meet each other. Strangers at a blackjack table quickly start cheering together.
Idea 2: A Casino Lounge at the Reception
Set up the tables in a corner of the reception space or a side room. Guests can move between the dance floor and the tables all night.
Our post on casino party space and venue requirements can help you plan the layout with your venue.
Idea 3: Personalize the Tables
Ask about branding chips or table felts with your initials, wedding colors, or a monogram. It is a small touch that makes the tables feel like part of your day.
Idea 4: Mix the Games
A mix of games works best for a wedding crowd:
- Blackjack is easy for first-time players.
- Roulette is simple and fun to watch.
- Craps brings a lot of energy.
- Poker is a good fit for guests who already know the game.
Our dealers are comfortable teaching guests of any experience level. See the full lineup of casino games.
Idea 5: End With a Prize Drawing
At the end of the night, guests can trade their chips for raffle tickets for a prize drawing. It is a fun way to wrap up the casino tables. For ideas, see our casino party prize and raffle ideas.
How It Works for Guests
Each guest gets a Casino Players Card. It represents funny money that they trade for chips at any table. Guests are free to move between tables throughout the reception, and professional dealers keep the games moving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a wedding casino party real gambling?
No. This is entertainment only. Chips have no cash value and there are no real-money payouts.
Can we personalize the chips or tables?
Yes. Ask about branding chips or table felts with your initials, wedding colors, or a monogram.
Our venue needs proof of insurance. Can you help?
Yes. We carry general liability insurance and can provide a certificate of insurance (COI) if your venue requires one.
Should we use the tables during cocktail hour or the reception?
Either works, and many couples choose both. Cocktail hour fills the wait during photos. The reception gives guests a fun option besides the dance floor.
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