Wedding games can make or break the energy at your reception. The “Guess Who Said It?” game hits that sweet spot between hilarious and heartwarming, getting your guests laughing while sharing stories about you and your partner.
Getting the Game Started
The beauty of this game lies in its simplicity. You’ll need quotes collected ahead of time from family and friends, plus some creative additions that’ll keep everyone guessing.
Start gathering quotes at least two months before your wedding. Send a quick message to your closest people asking for funny stories, embarrassing moments, or sweet memories about you or your partner.
Questions About Childhood Shenanigans
These early-life gems always get the biggest laughs. Parents and siblings are gold mines for these stories.
- “I once convinced my little sister that if she ate watermelon seeds, a watermelon would grow in her stomach.”
- “At age five, I declared I was going to marry my pet hamster because ‘he was the only boy who really understood me.'”
- “I used to practice kissing on the back of my hand and got caught by my mom, who then gave me ‘the talk’ when I was only seven.”
- “My biggest fear as a kid was that my parents would forget to pick me up from school, so I always packed snacks ‘just in case.'”
- “I once ran away from home and made it all the way to the end of the driveway before getting homesick.”
- “At my sixth birthday party, I cried because everyone sang ‘Happy Birthday’ and I thought they were making fun of me.”
- “I believed that if I dug deep enough in the sandbox, I’d reach China and could visit my pen pal.”
- “My first business venture was selling ‘magic rocks’ from our driveway to neighbors for fifty cents each.”
- “I used to hide vegetables in my napkin during dinner and flush them down the toilet later.”
- “I once got lost in a department store and when they found me, I was rearranging the mannequins because ‘they looked lonely.'”
Teenage Years and Awkward Moments
High school friends and college roommates have the best dirt. These quotes capture those cringe-worthy years we all survived.
- “During senior prom, I spent more time in the bathroom fixing my hair than actually dancing.”
- “I had such a crush on my math teacher that I pretended to be bad at algebra just to get extra help.”
- “My first job was at a pizza place, and I got fired for eating more pizza than I sold.”
- “I once drove to three different gas stations because I forgot which side my gas tank was on.”
- “In college, I lived off ramen noodles and determination, with the occasional care package from mom.”
- “I failed my driving test twice because I kept forgetting to check my mirrors, but I could parallel park like a pro.”
- “My biggest rebellion was staying up past 10 PM to watch Saturday Night Live without my parents knowing.”
- “I once skipped class to wait in line for concert tickets and ended up buying tickets for the wrong date.”
- “My roommate and I once tried to cook a fancy dinner and set off the smoke alarm three times.”
- “I wrote love letters to my crush but never had the courage to send them, so they’re probably still in my old diary.”
Adult Life and Quirky Habits
Current friends, coworkers, and your partner know these gems. They reveal the adorable weirdness that makes someone special.
- “I still sleep with a stuffed animal, and I’m not ashamed to admit it.”
- “I have strong opinions about the correct way to load a dishwasher, and I will die on this hill.”
- “I once spent an entire weekend organizing my closet by color, then by season, then by how often I wear each item.”
- “I talk to my plants and genuinely believe it helps them grow better.”
- “I have a secret stash of chocolate hidden in my desk drawer at work for ’emergencies.'”
- “I still get excited about snow days even though I work from home now.”
- “I’ve never successfully kept a houseplant alive for more than three months, but I keep trying.”
- “I have a playlist for every possible mood, including one specifically for doing laundry.”
- “I once got into a heated argument with a customer service representative about the proper pronunciation of ‘caramel.'”
- “I still make wishes when I blow out birthday candles, and I take it very seriously.”
Dating and Relationship Stories
These quotes from friends who witnessed your dating journey add a romantic twist to the game.
- “On our first date, I was so nervous I ordered the same thing as my date without even looking at the menu.”
- “I knew they were ‘the one’ when they didn’t judge me for crying during a commercial about puppies.”
- “I once practiced what I was going to say before calling my crush so many times that I forgot what I practiced when they actually answered.”
- “Our first fight was about whether a hot dog is a sandwich, and we still haven’t resolved it.”
- “I fell asleep during our second date at the movies, and somehow they found it endearing rather than insulting.”
- “I used to drive by their house ‘accidentally’ just hoping to catch a glimpse of them.”
- “On our third date, I got food poisoning and they brought me soup and stayed to watch bad movies with me.”
- “I once spent two hours getting ready for a date, only to have them show up in sweatpants because I said we were ‘keeping it casual.'”
- “Our first ‘I love you’ happened during an argument about whose turn it was to take out the trash.”
- “I knew I wanted to marry them when they remembered how I like my coffee after only knowing me for two weeks.”
Work and Career Moments
Professional contacts and colleagues can contribute workplace wisdom and career mishaps.
- “During my first job interview, I was so nervous I accidentally called the interviewer ‘mom.'”
- “I once sent a very personal email to my entire department instead of just my best friend.”
- “My biggest career achievement so far is learning how to look busy even when I’ve finished all my work.”
- “I’ve perfected the art of nodding thoughtfully in meetings while mentally planning what to have for lunch.”
- “I once showed up to work on a Saturday thinking it was Friday and spent two hours wondering where everyone was.”
- “My coworkers know me as the person who always has snacks and band-aids in their desk drawer.”
- “I’ve never been late to a meeting, but I’ve definitely joined the wrong video call more than once.”
- “My most used phrase at work is ‘Let me circle back on that’ when I have absolutely no idea what we’re talking about.”
- “I once accidentally replied ‘sounds good, love you’ to my boss’s email like I was texting my mom.”
- “I’m the person who actually reads the entire email before responding, which apparently makes me weird.”
Making the Game Work for Your Crowd
Consider your audience when selecting quotes. Grandparents might not appreciate the same humor as your college friends, so choose a mix that works for everyone.
Create answer sheets with both names listed, so guests can circle their guesses. This keeps things organized and gives you something fun to look at later.
Setting Up for Success
Print the questions in a clear, readable font. Nobody wants to squint at tiny text while trying to be social and hold a drink.
Designate someone as the game master who can read questions clearly and keep energy high. Your maid of honor or best man are perfect candidates since they probably know most of the stories anyway.
Wrapping Up the Fun
This game works because it celebrates the journey that brought you together while entertaining your guests. The laughter and “oh my god, you actually said that?” moments create exactly the kind of memories you want from your wedding day.
The best part? You’ll end up with a collection of quotes that perfectly capture why these people matter to you both.