Choose the right moment
A short couple quiz can work during a drinks break or between courses. A puzzle suits a quiet moment. Avoid activities that compete with speeches or require guests to leave their seats during service.
Make the clues welcoming
Use questions that different groups can answer, including friends who know only one partner. Mix easy facts with a few guesses. Skip private history, embarrassing stories or questions that single out a guest.
Personalize the game and test it
Read every clue aloud, verify spellings and complete the puzzle yourself. Check that the answer fits the available space and that a crossword or word search has a correct solution. A beautiful page still needs a playable game.
Think about the physical experience
Provide pens and enough writing space. Decide whether games belong in the newspaper or on a separate sheet guests can pass around. If you want an answer reveal, say when and where it will happen; a prize is optional.
ON THE PAGE
A closer look at the design.
Actual sample pages from Modern Romance. Open a page to explore the PDF. Replace the fictional details and sample photographs with your own.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Before you make it yours
- Easy to join without an announcement
- Balanced questions for both sides
- Every answer checked
- Pens and writing space provided
GOOD TO KNOW
A few things you might be wondering.
Do games need to be competitive?
No. Conversation prompts and collaborative quizzes often work well without scores or prizes.
Can children take part?
Choose age-appropriate clues and provide a simpler activity if needed. Do not assume one puzzle will suit every age.
