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Ten years ago, when I was preparing my final presentation for a Diploma in Wedding Planning, the idea of wedding entertainment was fairly straightforward. The options were limited to an astrologer, a caricature artist, a photo booth, and perhaps a pyro show at the sangeet. Fast forward to today, and the wedding entertainment landscape has transformed beyond imagination. Guests no longer just attend weddings—they experience them, interact with them, and take a piece of the celebration home with them. Enter Live Activity Stations: the new-age twist that’s making Indian weddings (and celebrations in general) more fun, personalised, and memorable than ever.
From Traditional to Trendy: The Evolution of Wedding Entertainment
Indian weddings have always been larger-than-life, but the focus is gradually shifting from mere grandeur to curated experiences that engage guests creatively. Live stations at weddings are the perfect way to do this. They are not just about watching or attending—they are about participating. Guests can now create, craft, and customise their own keepsakes, turning a wedding into a hands-on, interactive experience.
From live perfume bars, where guests blend their own signature scents, to block printing stations that let attendees customise tote bags, fabrics, or even T-shirts, these stations add both fun and a personalised touch. Potli decorating, DIY coconut shell candle making, bath salt bars, and potpourri stations are equally popular, offering guests a chance to craft something beautiful while socialising and enjoying the festivities.
Personalised Keepsakes: Charm Bars, Resin Crafts and More
One of the biggest hits at weddings these days is the personalised charm and resin keepsake station. Guests pick charms, initials, and motifs that are transformed into bespoke souvenirs on the spot—a truly memorable takeaway. Similarly, live engraving and calligraphy corners allow guests to personalise coasters, jewellery boxes, utility pouches, and other items, giving each guest a gift that feels intimate and unique.
Other creative concepts include floral jewellery making, customised denim corners, evil eye bars, and DIY treasure box experiences. No matter the age or interest of the guest, there’s a station that makes them feel engaged, entertained, and invested in the celebration.
Weddings as Experiences: Beyond Mere Favour Giving
What makes live stations so revolutionary is their versatility. From Mehndi and Haldi functions to sangeets, receptions, after-parties, cocktail nights, and welcome brunches, these setups are designed to fit every type of celebration. They turn traditional wedding favours into interactive experiences, transform stalls into storytelling corners, and ensure that guests aren’t just spectators—they are co-creators of the memories.
It’s no longer about simply receiving a gift; it’s about making your own memory. Whether it’s designing a tote bag, mixing a perfume, or personalising a candle, every interaction becomes part of the celebration narrative. These live stations are fast becoming the defining feature of modern Indian weddings, adding creativity, connection, and fun to every event.
Live Activity Stations for Every Celebration
Personalised Tote Bag Printing
Live Engraving & Calligraphy Corners
DIY Coconut Shell Candles
Customised Denim Corners
Floral Jewellery Making
Potli Bag Personalisation
Perfume Bars
Potpourri Stations
Charm & Resin Keepsake Corners
Bath Salt Bars
And with every new wedding, the creative options keep multiplying.
Check These Out for Live Activity Station Ventures
Ektara Gifting
Based in Mumbai, Ektara Gifting curates DIY and live activity stations for weddings, corporate events, baby showers and birthday parties, and also works across locations. They were listed as a Wedding Sutra Favourite in 2025.
GaminGaza
GaminGaza offers luxury gaming stations as entertainment for weddings and live events, providing customised gaming experiences for parties and celebrations. The service is based in Mumbai, Jaipur and Bangalore, and operates across India.
Experiences by Sadhika
Experiences by Sadhika is owned by Sadhika, a Delhi-based artist offering DIY wedding stalls and live activity stations, including calligraphy, engraving and hands-on activities, for weddings, corporate events and brand activations. She has worked across more than 500 events with a wide client base in India.
Pravi Studios
Pravi Studios offers DIY wedding stalls and live activity stations with on-site personalisation for weddings, brand events and corporate gatherings. Based in Udaipur, the studio works across India and internationally.
Live Wedding Favours
Live Wedding Favours provides live, customised wedding favours and personalised gifts for weddings and corporate events. It is led by Radhika Agarwal and is available for events worldwide.
As Indian weddings continue to evolve, live activity stations reflect a shift towards meaningful, personalised celebrations. More than entertainment, they create shared experiences that guests remember long after the festivities end.