How to Play the Wedding Shoe Game—and 50 Questions to Ask

Looking to plan the perfect wedding event (be it the engagement party, rehearsal dinner, or reception)? One way to inject some extra fun into your soirée is by playing the "wedding shoe game." The wedding shoe game is a popular activity that tests the couple’s knowledge of each other. From who is the funniest to who is the best cook, the guests of honor will have to answer a variety of questions without seeing one another’s answers.

This massively popular activity is sure to make the guests giggle and kick things off to a lively start. Ahead, here's what you should know about this wedding game, including when to play it, how it works, and 50 questions to ask.

When to Play the Wedding Shoe Game

Most couples choose to play the wedding shoe game during their wedding reception, since it's a great way to fill a lull during the dinner service. It's most commonly played right after speeches or just after the cake cutting, when all eyes are still on the couple of the hour. Just don't wait too long: Once your guests are fully partying on the dance floor, it's game over (removing them would cause a disruption in the energy your DJ or band has worked hard to cultivate and sustain over the course of the evening).

Playing the Shoe Game at Other Wedding Events

The shoe game can be played at just about any wedding-related party—you aren't limited to the reception. This is also a fun activity for the bridal shower and can be set up after the guest of honor's spouse-to-be arrives at the very end. It works just as well at a welcome party or rehearsal dinner, since it serves as an ice breaker and helps guests get to know the duo better.

How to Play the Wedding Shoe Game

Lucky for you, this activity is one of the easiest games to play, in terms of the rules you have to follow. So, when the moment comes, enlist the help of friends and family to clear the dance floor and set it up.

Step 1: Set the Game Up

To set up the wedding shoe game, put two chairs back-to-back in the center of the dance floor or event space. You and your partner should then sit on the chairs, ensuring that you're not able to see one another. Next, take off both of your shoes and swap one, which should result in you holding one of your partner's shoes (and vice versa).

Step 2: Pick a Host

Once the game has been set up, you should then pick a host. This person may be a guest or someone in the bridal party, such as the best man or the maid of honor. However, be sure that this person is confident enough to speak in front of a crowd and has a loud voice (or a mic!). 

Step 3: Start the Questions

Now the fun really starts! The host should start reading out questions about the couple. For example, one question may be ‘who made the first move?’ Throughout the game, the caller should ask around 20 to 50 questions, leaving a short pause between each one in order for you and your partner to answer, plus allowing time for guests to react.

Step 4: Raise the Shoes

When responding to the questions, though, you're not allowed to shout out the answers. That's where the shoes come in! When a question is asked, you should raise the shoe of the person the question describes.

50 Wedding Shoe Game Questions 

Looking for some inspiration along the way? We’ve got you covered. Here are 50 examples of the best wedding shoe game questions to get you started.

1. Who made the first move?
2. Who said “I love you” first?
3. Who is the better cook?
4. Who cooks most often?
5. Who is the better driver?
6. Who is more organized?
7. Who has a better fashion sense?
8. Who chooses where you go for dinner?
9. Who does the household chores?
10. Who wakes up first?
11. Who stays up the latest?
12. Who is funnier?
13. Who is the cleanest?
14. Who makes all the plans?
15. Who is more outgoing?
16. Who is the better kisser?
17. Who is the flirtier one?
18. Who is better at keeping secrets?
19. Who has the best taste in music?
20. Who has the best taste in films?
21. Who has the best taste in TV?
22. Who is most likely to binge-watch a show?
23. Who loves reading the most?
24. Who is the nerdiest one?
25. Who looks after the pets more?
26. Who talks the most?
27. Who talks the loudest?
28. Who is more serious?
29. Who spends the longest in the bathroom?
30. Who takes the longest showers?
31. Who takes the longest to get ready?
32. Who is the most adventurous?
33. Who plans the best date nights?
34. Who is the pickiest eater?
35. Who looks the best today?
36. Who is the most stubborn?
37. Who exercises more?
38. Who is the better dancer?
39. Who is the better singer?
40. Who takes up more than half of the bed?
41. Who has the better hair?
42. Who is the first to apologize?
43. Who always thinks they are right?
44. Who is more romantic?
45. Who is more honest?
46. Who is more likely to get lost?
47. Who is more likely to stay late at work?
48. Who is more likely to be late for work?
49. Who has the sweetest tooth?
50. Who is the bigger shopaholic?