Wedding Guest Entertainment Guide for your Alexandria MN Wedding

Adding some fun, interactive elements to your wedding is a fantastic way to keep your guests entertained and create lasting memories. Check out our wedding guest entertainment guide for some fun and interesting ideas and things to do around Alexandria, MN.

Whether you’re planning activities or just looking for spots to visit, we’ve got you covered. Make your stay in Alexandria, MN and your wedding at Adler Ranch extra special with these great options!

Guest Book Alternatives:

Instead of a traditional wedding guest book, opt for interactive alternatives such as a custom sign in board, guest phone booth where guests leave their wishes for you in a voicemail, photobooth sign in book, or a message in a bottle, where guests write notes on paper and place them in a decorative bottle.

Photo Booth:

Set up a photo booth with props and backdrops where guests can take fun and silly pictures. Provide instant prints for guests to take home as keepsakes. Ask us for some local wedding photo booth vendors!

Phone booth:

Another fun and unique addition to Adler Ranch! The Phone Booth! A vintage 1960’s phone booth, originally was in use in the Alexandria area! Our couples and guests of all ages LOVE this phone booth and we see the BEST wedding photos in the phone booth!

Interactive Games:

Incorporate interactive games like lawn games (e.g., cornhole, giant Jenga, mini golf, ring toss, movie on the fence for kiddos) during cocktail hour or your wedding reception to keep guests entertained and mingling.

Wedding Hashtag or QR Code:

Create a custom wedding hashtag and encourage guests to share their photos on social media using the hashtag. Display a sign with the hashtag at the venue and set up a social media feed to showcase the photos in real-time. You could also have guests scan a QR code throughout the evening and upload their reception photos all in one place! You and your new spouse will have hours of fun looking through everyone’s photos!

Trivia or Quiz:

Create a wedding-themed trivia or quiz game for guests to play during dinner or cocktail hour. Include questions about the couple, their relationship, and fun

facts about the wedding party.

Dance Floor Requests:

Allow guests to request songs for the DJ or band to play by providing request cards on the tables. Guests can write down their favorite songs and drop them in a designated box or basket. If you wanted to know their requests ahead of time to provide to the DJ, ask for them on their RSVP!

Interactive Food Stations:

Consider adding interactive food stations such as a build- your-own baked potato or taco bar, a sushi rolling station, or a DIY dessert station, allowing guests to tailor their food to their tastes. This can add an element of fun, as everyone has unique preferences.

Have you seen the Adler Ranch S’more bar?

It’s a most unusual interactive S’more bar option….built on the side of a vintage gas truck! ONLY at Adler Ranch!

Wedding Mad Libs:

Design wedding-themed Mad Libs cards and distribute them on the tables for guests to complete during dinner or the cocktail hour. Gather the filled-out cards and share them aloud for a humorous highlight later in the night.

Alexandria Area Activities

Are your guests traveling to the Alexandria area for your Adler Ranch Wedding? Here’s some local activities they’ll love!

Hook & Slice, Alexandria is a new golf simulator event business that also serves cocktails and oven fired pizza!

Panther Distillery, located in Osakis MN is a whiskey distillery! Check their website for tours and tastings, you don’t want to miss this!

Woodsman Axe, Alexandria. Located right downtown in Alexandria, spend a fun evening Axe throwing! They also have a portable option that can come to your event location!

Copper Trail Brewing Company, a local Alexandria brewing company in a clean-cut, craftsman- and industrial-inspired space nestled in historic Downtown Alexandria, less than a block from the iconic Big Ole statue that welcomes visitors to town.

The Depot Smokehouse & Tavern, The Depot Smokehouse and Tavern, formerly The Depot Express, resides in the original Burlington Northern Alexandria, MN train depot.  This iconic building has been an area attraction since it was constructed in 1907, and was unquestionably one of the finest railway stations in Minnesota and in the Midwest.  The depot stopped all passenger service to Alexandria in 1967, only staying open to freight delivery. Check out this fun setting with great food when in Alexandria.

This wedding guest entertainment guide is designed to inspire you to create a fun and unforgettable experience for your guests, complete with personal touches that will enhance your Adler Ranch wedding celebration weekend. We are eager to celebrate with you and organize a personalized reception at Adler Ranch.

Reach out to us today to begin planning your wedding!

Welcome to Adler Ranch, your dream destination for a truly unique wedding experience. As an independently owned and family-operated ranch wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Alexandria, MN lakes area; we pride ourselves on offering a limited number of weddings each season to ensure every couple receives the personalized attention they deserve. Embracing our roots, we support local businesses and create an inclusive, unconventional wedding venue that stands out from the rest. When you choose Adler Ranch, you're not just booking a venue; you're becoming part of our family and the vibrant Alexandria community.

Special Thanks to the following for their support and new ideas: Wedding Venue Owners Amarillo Wedding Venue | Cornerstone Ranch Events Center