As an avid pickleball player myself (thanks to my parents, who even lined their driveway for neighborhood games!), I’ve documented dozens of wedding weekends featuring various activities. While I’ve captured 5K runs, beach games, scenic hikes, and tennis matches, I’ve only filmed one wedding that included pickleball—and I’m eagerly waiting to document more!
There’s something special about pickleball that makes it the perfect wedding weekend activity:
- Accessible to all ages and skill levels – Grandparents can play alongside your college friends
- Quick to learn – Even first-timers can pick up the basics in minutes
- Naturally social – The small court size keeps everyone engaged and chatting
- Low-impact – No one will be too sore for dancing at the reception
Last summer, I spent a few hours at my niece’s pickleball camp, creating a highlight film using just my iPhone. Even with minimal equipment, the video captured the essence of what makes pickleball special—the camaraderie, the friendly competition, and the pure joy of the game.
Pickleball Camp Video at McSheffrey’s Up North at Christmas Mountain in Glen, NH
Imagine your wedding film featuring not just the important moments from the actual marriage but experiences and laughs as your college roommate faces off against your future mother-in-law, or your cousin showing off their surprise pickleball skills!
Pickleball Wedding Venue: Owl’s Nest Resort
If you’re considering a New Hampshire wedding, Owl’s Nest Resort in Thornton is worth a serious look for pickleball enthusiasts. 13 pickleball courts are available from May through October and they were recently recognized as a top 100 Pickleball Resort in the World by Tennis Resorts Online.
If you’re interested in incorporating pickleball into your wedding weekend, here are a few tips:
- Schedule the tournament the day before the wedding or the morning of your wedding
- Arrange for extra paddles and balls for guests who don’t have their own
- Consider creating mixed teams to help guests mingle
- Offer simple prizes for winners (perhaps custom water bottles for the wedding weekend)
- Keep it casual and fun—this is about connection, not competition
Whether you choose Owl’s Nest Resort or another venue with pickleball facilities, adding this to your wedding weekend is sure to create memorable moments that your guests will talk about long after the wedding day itself.
Below a wedding at Bahia Beach in Puerto Rico – Pickleball & Tennis fun at 1 minute and 5.5 minutes in.
