Whether used purely for decor, as a fun game for guests (kids and big kids alike!) as a wedding cake cutting alternative, or used as an unique wedding guestbook idea, wedding piñatas are a super hot trend right now (our former editor Naoise had some at her big day!). Great fun for engagement parties, hen parties, bridal showers and day two celebrations too, find out where you can get your hands on your very own wedding piñatas below...

Image by Olga Hogan Photography via One Fab Day

Image by Katch Silva

Where to find Wedding Piñatas in Ireland & the UK

• Party Sweet Nella | Ireland
• The Party Boutique | Ireland
• Party World | Ireland
• Celebrate It | Ireland
• Woodies | Ireland & UK
• Amazon | Ireland & UK
• Pinyatay | UK
• Pinatas London | UK
• Party Packs | UK
• Papel Craft | UK
• Kitiya Palaskas | UK
• Partyrama | UK

Wedding Piñata from Pinyatay

Wedding Piñata from Mamaspinatas

Where to find Wedding Piñatas Internationally

• Meri Meri | Shipping Worldwide
• Mamas Pinatas | Shipping Worldwide
• Boogie Woogie Pinatas | Shipping Worldwide
• Piñata Panaderia | Shipping Worldwide
• Unique Pinata Boutique | Shipping Worldwide
• Oriental Trading | USA
• Confetti System | USA
• Oz Pinatas | Australia

Wedding Piñata by Amazing Pinatas | Image by Luke & Mallory Photography 

Image by Fete Photography

Feeling Crafty? - DIY Your Own Wedding Piñata

• Oh Happy Day  have lots of fun pinatas projects to choose from.
• Cute conversation heart shaped pinata from Studio Day.
• DIY your own wedding cake pinata with help from Style Me Pretty.
• Lia Griffith shows you how to make your own over-sized metallic heart shaped pinata.
• We love this giant fringed heart by This Heart of Mine.
• The House that Lars built has the perfect DIY's to help you create a fun hot air balloon pinata, a love bug car as well as a pinata from simple post it notes.
• Craft your new wedded initials with this easy DIY also by Oh Happy Day.

Image by Catherine Milliron Photography via One Fab Day

Image by Catherine Milliron Photography via One Fab Day

What to Put in a Wedding Piñata

Once you’ve chosen your perfect wedding pinata, you’ll need to fill it. Depending on whether your pinata is for the kiddos or the adults, pop fun items like the ones below and lots of colourful paper confetti and glitter inside for a dramatic explosion!

• Sweets and lollipops
• Mini temporary tattoos
• Lottery scratch cards (grown-ups only!)
• Ring pops
• Mini booze bottles (grown-ups only!)
• Glow sticks 
• Drinks bar tokens
• Nostalgic toys
• Kazoos
• Fortune cookies
• Hangover kits (grown-ups only!)
• Party poppers
• Bubbles
• Friendship bracelets

Don't forget to check out our wedding inspiration section for lots more fun wedding decorations and Where To Find features...