SignBingo

Weddings template · free printable

Wedding Welcome Party Bingo

A find-the-guest card for the welcome gathering the night before a wedding, with prompts about getting to town, local tips, and how guests know the couple. Out-of-town and local guests meet before the big day.

  • 4×4 grid
  • 68 prompts to pick from
  • US Letter & A4
  • Host instructions included
Use This TemplateGenerate a default pack: 30 cards, US Letter

Free, no sign-up. Every card in a batch is different. You can edit the title and prompts before you print.

Welcome Party BingoFind a guest for each square and ask them to sign it.NameCard 1 of 30First full row, column, or diagonal wins. One signature per person. You can't sign your own card.Ate breakfast in adifferent citytodayHas hiked a trailnear hereFound their wayhere without amap appCan recommenda coffee shopnearbyHas tomorrow'soutfit all plannedoutChanged timezones to be hereHas a sightseeingplan for theweekendWoke up beforesunrise to travelhereHas been to awedding in thisregion beforeHas a playlistready for the triphomeFlew in for theweekendHas been to thisvenue beforeKnows the way totomorrow'svenueHas alreadybought asouvenirBrought a bookfor downtime thisweekendTried a local dishtoday
Card 1 of a sample batch, made with the generator on this site.

Who it’s for

  • Welcome dinners, drinks, or picnics the night before
  • Destination or hometown weddings with lots of travelers
  • Gatherings where guests arrive at different times

How to play

  1. Give each player a card and a pen. Players write their name at the top.
  2. Players talk to each other. When someone fits a square, that person signs it. Nobody signs their own card.
  3. By default each person can sign a card once and the first full row, column, or diagonal wins. In the generator you can allow two signatures or switch to “most squares in a set time.”
  4. Plan on about 15–20 minutes for a 4×4 card. That’s a suggestion; adjust it to your group.

Full rules and what to say when you start: How to play icebreaker bingo.

Tips for hosting

  • Welcome parties are often drop-in, so use "Most squares in a set time" and announce a clear end time instead of first line wins.
  • Leave cards and pens at the entrance or check-in table with a small sign explaining the game.
  • Local guests are great signers for the "recommendation" squares; encourage them to share tips with travelers.
  • If guests receive welcome bags at a hotel, slip a card in each bag so they arrive ready to play.

Prompts on the sample card

These are the 16 prompts on card 1 above. Other cards use a different mix from the full list.

  • Ate breakfast in a different city today
  • Has hiked a trail near here
  • Found their way here without a map app
  • Can recommend a coffee shop nearby
  • Has tomorrow's outfit all planned out
  • Changed time zones to be here
  • Has a sightseeing plan for the weekend
  • Woke up before sunrise to travel here
  • Has been to a wedding in this region before
  • Has a playlist ready for the trip home
  • Flew in for the weekend
  • Has been to this venue before
  • Knows the way to tomorrow's venue
  • Has already bought a souvenir
  • Brought a book for downtime this weekend
  • Tried a local dish today
See all 68 prompts in this template
  1. Arrived in town today
  2. Lives within twenty minutes of here
  3. Took a train or bus to get here
  4. Drove more than three hours to be here
  5. Is staying within walking distance of here
  6. Is visiting this town for the first time
  7. Has a tip for something to do nearby
  8. Packed at the last minute
  9. Forgot to pack something
  10. Brought their own snacks for the trip
  11. Had a layover on the way here
  12. Listened to a podcast on the way here
  13. Shared a ride here with other guests
  14. Has already found a favorite local food spot
  15. Knows the way to tomorrow's venue
  16. Grew up in this area
  17. Has been to this town for another occasion
  18. Can recommend a coffee shop nearby
  19. Is staying with friends or family this weekend
  20. Has tomorrow's outfit all planned out
  21. Is meeting one of the couple's families for the first time
  22. Has known one of the couple since childhood
  23. Can tell you how the couple met
  24. Is helping with something tomorrow
  25. Woke up before sunrise to travel here
  26. Changed time zones to be here
  27. Brought a book for downtime this weekend
  28. Plans to explore the area after the wedding
  29. Has a funny story from the trip here
  30. Took a picture of the welcome sign
  31. Knows a guest here from a different part of their life
  32. Has visited the couple's home
  33. Can say a few words in another language
  34. Took a walk around the neighborhood today
  35. Tried a local dish today
  36. Has been to a wedding welcome party before
  37. Flew in for the weekend
  38. Has a photo with one of the couple on their phone
  39. Brought a gift for the couple from home
  40. Slept on the way here
  41. Has a suitcase with a bright tag or ribbon
  42. Packed comfy shoes for dancing
  43. Has a paper map or guidebook of the area
  44. Has been to this venue before
  45. Rented a car for the weekend
  46. Arrived with family members
  47. Took a photo of the view on the way in
  48. Has already bought a souvenir
  49. Knows tomorrow's weather forecast
  50. Has hiked a trail near here
  51. Can name a landmark in this town
  52. Is sharing a rental with other guests
  53. Found their way here without a map app
  54. Has met the couple's parents before
  55. Has met three new people tonight
  56. Is traveling with a pet
  57. Has a sightseeing plan for the weekend
  58. Ate breakfast in a different city today
  59. Saw a sunrise or sunset on the way here
  60. Knows someone here from college
  61. Has read the whole weekend schedule
  62. Traveled with only a carry-on bag
  63. Can recommend a local bakery
  64. Used three kinds of transport to get here
  65. Played a car game on the drive here
  66. Has a playlist ready for the trip home
  67. Has been to a wedding in this region before
  68. Is the only one from their household here

Printing

  • Pick US Letter or A4 to match where you'll print; if you print at a hotel business center, check the paper size first.
  • Black & white keeps printing simple when you're away from home.
  • Two cards per page fits neatly into a welcome bag when folded once.
  • Print at 100% (“Actual size”). More detail in How to print bingo cards on US Letter or A4.

Questions

Can I use the same prompts on the wedding day too?

You can, but most of these focus on travel and the night before. For the reception, the Find the Guest Wedding Bingo template has prompts that suit the day itself.

What if most guests are local?

Remove a few travel prompts and keep the ones about the couple and the area. Every card is drawn from your edited list, so the change applies to the whole batch.