How to Set Up Wedding Trivia in 10 Minutes (Step-by-Step Guide)

Setting up wedding trivia doesn't need to be complicated. With My Wedding Trivia, you can go from zero to a fully playable game in under 10 minutes — even if you've never hosted trivia before. This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process.

Before You Start: What You'll Need

• 10 minutes of free time
• A list of 10-20 questions about you and your partner (we provide templates if you need ideas)
• Your wedding colors (hex codes if you have them, or just pick from our palette)
• Optional: an engagement photo or couple photo for the welcome screen

Step 1: Create Your Free Account (1 Minute)

Go to myweddingtrivia.com/host/signup and create your account with email or Google sign-in. No credit card required — you can build and test your entire game for free before paying.

Step 2: Create a New Experience (30 Seconds)

From your dashboard, click "Create New Experience." Give it a name (like "Sarah & James Wedding Trivia") and you'll land in the Host Control Room — your command center for building and running the game.

Step 3: Add Your Questions (5-7 Minutes)

This is the fun part. Click "Add Question" and start writing. For each question you'll need:

• The question text: e.g., "Where did we go on our first date?"
• Answer options: 2-4 multiple choice answers
• The correct answer: Mark which one is right
• Optional media: Add a photo or GIF using our built-in Tenor search

Pro tip: Use our question templates to get started fast. We have dozens of pre-written wedding trivia questions organized by category — just customize the answers for your relationship.

How Many Questions Should You Add?

• Cocktail hour (self-paced): 15-25 questions
• Reception game (live with host): 10-15 questions
• Bridal shower: 15-20 questions
• Quick icebreaker: 8-10 questions

Step 4: Customize Your Branding (2 Minutes)

Head to the Settings tab to match the game to your wedding aesthetic:

• Custom colors: Enter up to 4 colors that match your wedding palette
• Custom join code: Set a memorable 4-letter code like "SMITH" instead of a random one
• Welcome screen: Upload your engagement photo or a venue pic
• Background image: Add a custom background for the presenter view

Step 5: Choose Your Game Mode (30 Seconds)

You have two options:

• Live Mode: You (or your DJ/MC) manually advance questions. Everyone plays at the same time with a live leaderboard on the big screen. Best for reception games.
• Crowd-Controlled Mode: Questions auto-advance for each player individually. Guests play at their own pace. Best for cocktail hour or table-based play.

Step 6: Test It (1 Minute)

Before your event, run a quick test:

1. Open the game from your Host Control Room
2. Scan the QR code with your phone (or type in the join code)
3. Play through a few questions to make sure everything looks right
4. Check the presenter view to see how the leaderboard looks on a big screen

The free plan supports up to 5 test players, so grab your partner or a friend and try it together.

Step 7: Print Your QR Table Cards (Optional)

If you're running the game during cocktail hour or dinner, print our QR table cards and place them at each table. They include your custom join code and a QR code guests scan to instantly join.

Step 8: Share the Presenter Link with Your DJ/MC

Every game gets a unique Presenter Link that displays the live leaderboard and questions on a big screen. Share this link with your DJ, MC, or venue coordinator — they don't need to log in or create an account. Just open the link on a laptop connected to a TV or projector.

Day-Of Checklist

• ☐ QR table cards placed at each table (if using)
• ☐ Presenter link open on the display laptop
• ☐ TV/projector connected and showing the leaderboard
• ☐ DJ/MC knows how to start the game (if Live Mode)
• ☐ Game mode set (Live or Crowd-Controlled)
• ☐ Venue WiFi tested with multiple devices

Common Questions

Do guests need to download an app?

No. Guests play directly in their phone browser. No downloads, no sign-ups, no friction.

What if the venue WiFi is bad?

The game uses very little data — comparable to loading a single web page. Even slow WiFi or cellular data works fine. We recommend testing at the venue beforehand.

Can I edit questions after I've created them?

Yes! You can edit, reorder, add, or delete questions anytime before or even during the game.