For a fun way to kick off the party, consider trivia games for wedding receptions. Forget a boring, stuffy affair and instead, make things lively with some good music, great friends, and fun trivia games.
How Trivia Games Work
Trivia style games are perfect for wedding receptions. A wedding planner or family friend can draft questions to quiz guests, getting answers from the bride and groom ahead of time. Unique wedding favors can even be given to the trivia game winner. Additionally, for a change of pace, consider quizzing the bride and groom to see just how well this new couple really knows one another.
Wedding Reception Trivia Games
At many wedding receptions, the bride and groom mix and mingle and dance to a couple songs. However, the couple has many guests to visit with, leaving guests to converse with people they may not know at their table. Consider planning activities or games that will get everyone to participate.
Here are a few simple trivia game ideas.
Bride and Groom Personal Facts
If you want to quiz guests on who best knows the bride and groom, consider fun trivia questions like the following:
- What was the name of his or her first pet?
- What school did he/she attend as a child?
- What degrees do the bride and groom hold?
- What is his or her respective birthday?
All About the Relationship
The following questions are perfect for those who met the bride and/or groom during adulthood and don't necessarily have access to personal information from childhood. Consider these questions:
- How did the bride and groom meet?
- Where did they go on their first date?
- What is their favorite song as a couple?
Marriage Related Trivia
Instead of focusing on the bride and groom's past, consider asking guests to weigh in on their future plans. This will definitely level the playing field for guests and family members alike. Here are a few sample questions.
- How many children do the bride and groom want?
- Do they want to live in the mountains, by the beach, in another country, or in their hometown?
- What kind of home do they want?
- Where do they see their lives in five years? What about 10 years?
Quiz the Bride and Groom
Flip the script and quiz the bride and groom instead of the guests. Ask guests to submit questions for each of them at the beginning of the reception. Later, quiz the new couple with guest questions about each other. Find out just how well they know each other!
General Trivia Games
Just because it's a wedding doesn't mean you have to plan wedding-based trivia activities. Consider quizzing guests and the bridal party on topics like the following:
- Movies
- Pop Culture
- City and State Facts
- History
- Music
- Arts
- Food
- Beverage
Additional Wedding Games
There are many other things guests will enjoy besides trivia games for wedding receptions. Consider playing bingo for prizes, starting a conga line, or asking guests to write funny marriage advice for the bride and groom and reading them aloud after dinner or after cake cutting.
For other fun game ideas, consider using bridal shower game resources to get tips and ideas. Here are a few websites to check out for ideas and advice:
Weddings are a happy and joyous occasion. By including games and fun activities for guests, you can include everyone in your special day.
