Poll ideas: family functions
Planning a wedding, birthday or festival with relatives.
Family groups are big and opinions are many. A poll lets everyone speak without a long chain of replies. Offer clear options and a closing date, and accept the result with good grace.
Say in the group when the poll closes, so that nobody feels left out.
Which date for the family gathering?
First weekend / Second weekend / Third weekend
Where shall we hold the function?
At home / Banquet hall / Garden / Temple hall
Veg or non-veg menu?
Veg only / Both / Veg with some non-veg
Which colour theme for the outfits?
Red and gold / Yellow / Pastel / No theme
Who will bring sweets?
I will / I cannot / Order from shop
Gift for the host: what?
Home item / Sweets box / Gift voucher / Joint gift
How many are coming?
Just me / Two / Three or four / More than four
What time shall we start?
Morning / Afternoon / Evening
Shall we hire a photographer?
Yes / No / One of us will take photos
Which game for the children?
Treasure hunt / Musical chairs / Quiz / Craft
Before you share
Check the options fit your group, add the end date, and say in your message what the poll is for. One poll should settle one thing. See how to run a fair poll and polls in WhatsApp groups.
Questions people ask
How do I use one of these polls?
Press "Use this poll". The home page opens with the question and options filled in. Change anything you like, choose the number of days and press Make my poll.
Can the group see who voted?
No. Names are never asked or stored. Read the limits of anonymous voting.