Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — and thousands of newlyweds will back us up! Couples say it was one of the most fun, talked-about parts of their celebration. Guests get more involved in the big moments, interact with each other more, and it adds a unique twist that keeps the whole night buzzing. Instead of a reception that feels routine, Betting on the Wedding creates an experience everyone remembers.

You'll create your event, choose your bets, and share it with guests. On the big day, you'll have plenty going on, so we built a Co-Organizer feature that lets you assign a trusted guest to close bets and track winners while you enjoy every moment.

Not at all. It only takes a few minutes, and you can easily edit or add bets and change wedding details anytime leading up to your wedding.

Betting on the Wedding is a one-time $49.99 purchase. It unlocks everything you need for your wedding: Unlimited Guests (no limits, no stress), Unlimited Bets (add as many as you want), Custom Bets (create your own with up to five answer choices), Split-the-Pot (boost your honeymoon fund), Treasurer Mode (collect upfront buy-ins from guests), Printable QR Code (make it easy for guests to join), and Premium Support. Everyone plays for free, and you get the best experience possible.

Yes, you can create a free preview limited to 3 guests and 5 bets. This is good for couples to test it out. Most couples upgrade because they want to use Betting on the Wedding at their weddings.

We've got you covered with a library of 60+ popular pre-made bets (like "Will the groom cry when the bride walks down the aisle?"). But you can also create custom bets with up to five answer choices, so your wedding's inside jokes and unique traditions can get in on the fun too.

Nope! Once you've purchased, our app can handle weddings of any size. The more people who join, the more fun (and hilarious) the competition gets.

Yes! Guests join by scanning a QR code or clicking a link you share. No complicated setup. Our data shows most people are in and placing bets in under two minutes.

No. Your guests can join and play right from their mobile browser with zero downloads. They can also use Betting on the Wedding if they'd like — both offer the exact same seamless experience.

Not at all, it actually makes guests pay more attention. In our surveys, 87% of couples said their guests were more engaged in the big moments when using Betting on the Wedding. Instead of scrolling Instagram or texting, people are tuned into the speeches, dances, and fun surprises because they're invested in the outcomes. Couples tell us Betting on the Wedding actually helps create more laughter, cheering, and shared memories.

Yes, but it happens outside Betting on the Wedding. Betting on the Wedding keeps track of all the bets and winners, but guests settle up directly with each other using their preferred payment method (like Venmo, PayPal, or cash). Some couples keep it light with small stakes, others make it a bigger pot — it's totally up to your group. Alternatively, you can turn on Treasurer Mode, which lets the event leader or a co-organizer collect buy-ins up front through Venmo, PayPal, or another preferred method, confirm payment before guests join, and then pay the winner directly from the pot when the event ends. Betting on the Wedding handles the fun and fairness, you handle the payouts however you like. And of course, many couples choose the "just for fun" option where it's all about bragging rights and laughs.

When the last bet is called, Betting on the Wedding automatically wraps everything up — no action needed from the couple or organizer. Guests get a notification showing who they owe, how much they owe, and a link to the winner's preferred payment method (like Venmo or PayPal). They'll also see the final leaderboard with everyone's answers and standings. Alternatively, if Treasurer Mode is turned on, the treasurer gets the final payout details and pays the winner directly from the pot collected up front — so there's nothing for guests to settle between themselves. It's a seamless finish that keeps the energy going as guests laugh, settle up, and relive the best moments together.