Bridal Shower Games
Fun bridal shower games to try
Bridal shower games are an essential part of the bride-to-be’s afternoon or night out with the girls, and they range from tame and safe to wild and daring. The wedding shower games you choose for your event will depend heavily on who’s attending the party; if you’re expecting a range of ages and some conservative types among your guests, it’s best to keep things on the safe side. However, if you’re getting together with an intimate group of close friends, don’t be afraid to let your hair down.
Classic Bridal Shower Game Ideas
Icebreakers are a staple of wedding showers. There are lots of creative ways to get the conversation flowing between party members who have just met each other. Consider some of these classic bridal shower game ideas:
Two truths and a lie. Once the guests have arrived, each member of the party introduces herself and tells the others three things about herself – two of which are true, one of which is not. The other guests write down which of the facts they believe to be a lie, and each person reveals their lie at the end of the game. You can give prizes to the guest(s) who spotted the most lies.
The spice of life. A great game for parties with mixed age groups, the spice of life game is built on tiny bags of unlabeled spices. Guests go around the room, smelling the spices in each bag and making their best guess as to which spice it contains. The guest with the most correct answers wins the spices.
Toilet paper wedding dress. Divide the guests into two teams. Each team picks a “bride” to outfit in a wedding dress made of toilet paper. The zanier the dress, the better; at the end, prizes go to the team that created the most outrageous toilet paper wedding dress.
Dare to Be Different
Creative bridal shower ideas make for a memorable party, and the most interesting games require some pre-planning on the part of the hostess. If you want to do something different, you should familiarize yourself with these unique bridal shower games:
He said, she said. A week or two before the wedding shower, take the groom aside and ask him 20 intimate questions about himself and his relationship with the bride. Questions can be as daring as the party will allow. Then, ask the bride the same 20 questions about her man, and compare their answers.
Memory mysteries. When you send out the bridal shower invitations, include a blank card on which each guest can write her favorite memory of the bride. Then, collect the memory cards and read out the memory anonymously, in front of the whole group. The bride then has to guess which guest wrote which card.
Sources of Free Bridal Shower Games
The Internet is an excellent source of bridal shower game ideas, especially if you’re on a budget. Some common printable bridal shower games include bingo games, anagram games, word scrambles and sentence-finishing games. Printable bridal shower games can be every bit as interactive as other activities, especially if you divide the party up into teams or groups.
At the end of the day, it’s about having fun and celebrating everyone’s relationship with the bride. Keep the event light and fun, add some simple bridal shower favors, and enjoy!
