Short answer: the best wedding newspaper games are ones a guest can finish with a pen in about five minutes: a crossword about the couple, a wedding word search, a "who said it?" quiz, and a map of where guests travelled from. One tabloid page fits three or four of these comfortably.
Which games work best in a wedding newspaper?
- Couple crossword. Clues about how you met, first holiday, pets, the proposal. Keep it to 10–15 clues.
- Wedding word search. Names of the wedding party, the venue, your pets, the first-dance song. Great for children.
- Who said it? Ten quotes; guests guess whether the bride, groom (or either partner) said it.
- How well do you know the couple? Multiple-choice quiz: where was the first date, who said "I love you" first, who's the better cook.
- Guest map. A map marked with where guests travelled from. Guests love finding their own town.
- Wedding bingo. Squares like "someone cries during the vows", "the best man mentions an ex", "a child dances alone".
- Timeline quiz. Put key moments of your relationship in order.
- Spot the difference. Two copies of an engagement photo with small changes.
- Advice column. Leave a box for guests to write marriage advice and hand it back.
- Predictions. "Where will the couple be in 10 years?" Guests write an answer to read at the anniversary.
- Colouring corner. A simple line drawing of the venue or the couple for younger children.
- Sudoku or anagrams. Anagrams of guest names or wedding words for the puzzle fans.
How many games should a wedding newspaper have?
Two to four. On a 4-page newspaper, give puzzles one page (usually the back page, so guests can fold the paper and play at the table). More than that squeezes out the story and photos, which are what guests keep it for.
Which games are best for children at a wedding?
Word searches, colouring and spot the difference. Crosswords and "who said it" need adult knowledge of the couple. If lots of children are coming, consider giving each child their own copy and some crayons on the table.
Where do the answers go?
Print answers upside down in small type at the bottom of the games page, or on a different page, so guests can check without it being too easy. For a quiz, some couples read the answers out during speeches.
How do I add games to a wedding newspaper?
In Wedding Newspaper Studio, word searches, wedding timelines and editable guest location maps are built into the editor as ready-made panels, so you add your own words or places rather than designing a grid from scratch. You can swap them in and out of any template.
Tips for games that people actually play
- Put a pen or pencil on each table.
- Keep clues about things most guests could know, not private jokes.
- Use a mix of easy and hard so both grandparents and friends can join in.
- Offer a small prize for the first completed crossword handed to the best man or maid of honour.
FAQ
What do you put on the back of a wedding newspaper?
Games and puzzles are the most popular choice, because guests can fold the paper and play at the table.
What is a wedding newspaper crossword?
A crossword where every clue is about the couple: how they met, their pets, the proposal, their favourite places.
Are wedding newspaper games good for adults?
Yes. Couple quizzes, "who said it?" and wedding bingo are aimed at adults; word searches and colouring suit children.
For more content ideas, read what should go in a wedding newspaper, or start yours with the word search and guest map already built in.