The Problem Every Couple Faces
Planning a wedding? You're probably drowning in decisions: flowers, venues, menus, seating charts... But here's one thing couples often overlook: keeping guests entertained during those awkward gaps (cocktail hour, waiting for photos, or that lull between dinner and dancing).
Traditional solutions like generic activity books or random trivia cards feel impersonal. Hiring a designer for custom games? That'll cost you $60+ and weeks of back-and-forth emails.
What if you could create a personalized, professional crossword puzzle about your love story in under 10 minutes?
Meet WeddingCrossword.com π―
I built WeddingCrossword.com to solve exactly this problem. It's a web app that lets couples design custom crossword puzzles featuring their unique stories, inside jokes, and memorable moments.
Here's what makes it special:
β¨ Choose from Beautiful Templates
Pick from professionally designed themes (floral, vintage, minimal) that match your wedding aesthetic.
βοΈ Tell Your Story
Add 8-15 questions about how you met, first date locations, pet names, or anything that makes your relationship unique.
β‘ Instant Generation
Our smart algorithm automatically arranges your answers into a proper crossword grid in real-time.
π Print-Ready PDFs
Download high-quality PDFs with both the puzzle and answer keyβready to print for your guests.
How It Works (3 Simple Steps)
- Select a Template β Browse our library and pick your favorite design style
- Customize Your Puzzle β Enter your questions, answers, and clues (we'll preview it live!)
- Download & Print β Get your PDF instantly via email with 30-day re-download access
No design skills needed. No complicated software. Just your love story + our tool = wedding magic. π
A Peek Under the Hood π§
For the developers curious about the tech stack (keeping it brief!):
- Frontend: Next.js 16 + React 19 + TypeScript
- Styling: Tailwind CSS 4 + shadcn/ui components
- Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL + Auth + Storage)
- PDF Generation: pdf-lib with custom font embedding
- Payment: Creem payment integration
- Crossword Logic: Custom algorithm using crossword-layout-generator
The app is fully responsive, supports Google OAuth, and generates PDFs client-side for instant delivery. Everything's optimized for speedβmost puzzles generate in under 2 seconds.
Why I Built This
As someone who loves weddings and puzzles, I noticed a gap in the market. Couples want personalized touches without breaking the bank or spending weeks on logistics.
WeddingCrossword.com gives them both: 90% cost savings compared to custom designers, and 10-minute turnaround versus weeks of email chains.
Plus, guests actually enjoy these puzzles! They spark conversations ("Wait, they adopted a cat named Mr. Whiskers?"), break the ice between tables, and create keepsakes couples treasure long after the big day.
Real-World Impact
Here's what early users are saying:
- "Saved us $150 and our guests loved it!" β Sarah & Mike
- "The vintage template matched our theme perfectly" β Emily
- "Made in 5 minutes during lunch break!" β Jason
π Limited Launch Offer (Until Jan 31st)
Since we're in early launch mode, I'm offering 90% off to the first wave of users:
$9.99 β $0.99 per puzzle (one-time payment)
What you get:
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All premium templates
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High-quality PDF with answer key
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30-day re-download access
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Money-back guarantee
π Try it free (pay only if satisfied)
I Need Your Feedback! π
This project is still in its cold-start phase, and I'm actively shaping the product based on user needs. If you try it (or know someone planning a wedding), I'd love to hear:
- What features would make this perfect for you?
- Any bugs or confusing workflows?
- Ideas for new templates or themes?
Drop a comment below, email me via the contact page, or open an issue on GitHub (coming soon!).
Bonus: Not Just for Weddings
While weddings are the primary use case, creative couples are already using this for:
- Engagement announcements (crossword reveals on social media!)
- Bridal shower games (test how well friends know the couple)
- Anniversary gifts (recreate your journey year by year)
- Rehearsal dinner icebreakers
The possibilities are endless when you mix storytelling + puzzles + beautiful design.
Wrapping Up
If you're:
- Planning a wedding (or know someone who is)
- Looking for unique guest entertainment
- A fan of personalized DIY touches
- Interested in supporting indie makers
...then give WeddingCrossword.com a spin! The free preview mode lets you test everything before paying.
TL;DR:
Built a tool to create custom wedding crossword puzzles in 10 minutes. Choose templates β add your love story β download print-ready PDFs. Now 90% off until Jan 31st ($0.99). Try it here. Feedback welcome! π
Have questions or suggestions? Drop them in the comments below! I read and respond to every single one. π
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