wedding table game ideas at wedding reception in chicago

10 Fun Wedding Table Games that Guests Love

There are so many wedding entertainment ideas for couples to choose from: photo booths, dancing, wedding table games, yard games, sampling stations. If you’re trying to choose a wedding table game from the list, we’ve put together a list of wedding table game ideas that’ll inspire and keep your guests laughing.

Table Games for Adults

Local Crossword Puzzle

One of our favorite wedding table games is a crossword puzzle with clues related to your venue or city. This game is really fun for guests…and you! Just think about all the fun you’ll have learning about your venue or city when you are putting this together.

Couple Trivia

See how well your guests know you with this entertaining wedding table game. As you plan this game, make sure you choose questions and answers about items that not everyone knows, but aren’t so secret that no one knows! If you want to keep the fun going all evening, have your wedding DJ give out hints throughout your wedding reception.

Marriage Advice Cards

Marriage advice cards are a fun way to get your guests’ recommendations for a long and happy marriage. This game is also super easy! Just put a card at each place setting requesting their marriage advice, then give them a box to put them in. As an added bonus, the cards can be really interesting to go through after your big day is done.

Themed Bingo

If you want your guests to get really into your theme, this wedding table game is for you! Find out what your guests know about your favorite time period, movie, or other favorite wedding theme. (Get ideas for wedding themes here.) Plus, this wedding game can quickly turn into a group activity when your wedding DJ gets in on the fun. (Find more about choosing the right wedding DJ in this post.)

Couple Mad Libs

Brush up on your parts of English and get ready for some laughs! Plus, it’s easy to personalize a “how we met” or a “our honeymoon” with crazy fill-in-the-blanks. Plus, this game is a really fun conversation starter and hilarious fun activity with your wedding DJ at the helm.

Local Word Search

If your wedding reception is all about your favorite city, this wedding table game is the perfect choice. Simply come up with a word search format, and get ready to come up with fun clues and answers. 

Song Request Cards

Song request cards are a cool way for your guests to weigh in with their favorite songs, and gives everyone something to laugh about on the dance floor! Plus, your wedding DJ can have fun making announcements about your guests’ requests.

Games for Kids

Kids Coloring Sheets

This wedding table game is a great way to keep your younger guests entertained, and make their parents grateful that they have something to do. Plus, you can choose coloring sheets that coordinate with your theme for a personal touch. Don’t want to worry about a mess? Look for crayons that only color on selected coloring sheets.

Tic Tac Toe

Tic tac toe may be listed under wedding table games for kids, but this exciting game is a favorite for guests of all ages. If you want to take it up a notch, get magnetized boards so there are no crayon marks…but lots of giggles.  

Connect the Dots

Educational and entertaining. This wedding game for kids checks off all the boxes, and gives kids and adults the chance to make fun pictures that kids can fill in later. For a personalized touch, choose a connect the dots design that coordinates with your wedding theme.