When couples are planning their wedding, one of the biggest challenges is making sure guests are entertained throughout the day, especially during the quieter moments between the ceremony, drinks reception and evening party.
That’s exactly why mini golf has become one of the most popular wedding entertainment options in recent years. It’s simple, inclusive, and works for guests of all ages, and unlike many activities, people genuinely remember it long after the day is over.
At Globetrotters Crazy Golf, we’ve provided mini golf for weddings across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and the wider South East, and we consistently hear the same thing from couples afterwards:
“Everyone loved the golf — it really made the day feel different.”
In this blog, we explain why mini golf works so well at weddings, when to use it, how much space you need, and what we’ve learned from real events.
A Natural Fit for the Drinks Reception
The drinks reception is often the longest unstructured part of the day.
Guests have just finished the ceremony, photos are being taken, and there can be a lot of standing around – especially for guests who don’t know many other people.
Mini golf works perfectly here because:
Guests can join in whenever they want
No instructions needed
People can play for 2 minutes or 20 minutes
It naturally gets people talking
We often see groups forming between people who didn’t know each other before the wedding, which is exactly what you want!
Something for All Ages (Without Feeling Childish)
One of the biggest advantages of mini golf is that it works for everyone.
At most weddings you’ll have:
Children
Teenagers
Friends in their 20s / 30s
Parents and relatives
Grandparents
Very few activities genuinely suit all of them, but mini golf does.
Because it’s familiar, relaxed, and a bit competitive, guests feel comfortable joining in without feeling like they’re doing something childish.
Perfect Timing in the Day
The best times to have mini golf at a wedding are usually:
Drinks reception – most popular
Between wedding breakfast and evening guests arriving
Early evening before the dancefloor fills
We normally set up before guests arrive so everything is ready to go as soon as the reception starts.
Because the course is self-contained, guests can play casually without interrupting the flow of the day.
Space Requirements (It’s Less Than You Think)
One of the most common questions we get is:
“Do we actually have enough space?”
In most cases, the answer is yes.
Typical space needed:
6-hole course — approx. 6m x 10m
9-hole course — approx. 10m x 15m
Can be set up on grass, patio, or indoors
We’ve set up courses at:
Country house venues
Barn weddings
Marquee weddings
Hotels
Festival-style weddings
Private gardens
Because the course is modular, layouts can often be adjusted to fit the space.
Real Weddings We’ve Supplied
Some recent weddings we’ve provided mini golf for include:
A summer wedding at a Sussex country house where guests played throughout the drinks reception and evening
A marquee wedding where the course became the main social hub before the band started
A barn wedding where the couple added garden games alongside the golf for a festival-style feel
A hotel wedding where space was limited but we fitted a 6-hole course on the terrace
In almost every case, the couple told us afterwards that the mini golf was one of the most talked-about parts of the day.
Why Guests Always Remember It
Weddings are full of great moments, but many of them follow the same format.
Mini golf stands out because it’s:
Interactive
Social
Relaxed
Unexpected
Fun without being over the top
It gives guests something to do, somewhere to gather, and something to talk about.
And that’s why people remember it.
