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Fun Bridal Shower Games
Bridal shower games are a great way to entertain guests, break the ice, and make the celebration funnier. Whether you’re looking for something lighthearted or meaningful, games can make the event more memorable and fun for the bride-to-be and her guests. With the right mix of creativity and charm, you can make the bridal shower experience super fun and memorable!
1. Who Knows the Bride Best?
“Who Knows the Bride Best?” is a fun trivia game to test how well guests know the bride. Prepare a list of questions about the bride, such as her favorite color, dream vacation, or how she met the groom – anything related to the bride will suffice. Hand out answer sheets and pens, and read the questions aloud. Guests write their answers, and the bride reveals the correct ones after all questions are answered. The person with the most correct answers wins a small prize.
2. Bridal Shower Bingo
Bridal Shower Bingo is among the funniest bridal shower activities that can be played during gift opening, for example. Guests receive bingo cards with squares filled with common gift items, like “toaster,” “candles,” or “kitchenware.” As the bride opens her presents, guests mark off the matching items on their cards. The first person to complete a row, column, or diagonal shouts “Bingo!” and wins a prize. This game can also be related to the bride. For example, with details about her life, her family, or groom.
3. Trivia Wedding Shower Game
Fun bridal shower games include The Trivia Wedding Shower Game which tests guests’ knowledge of the couple. Prepare a mix of questions about the bride and groom, like how they met, their first date, or favorite shared activities. Hand out answer sheets and pens, then read the questions aloud. Guests write down their answers, and the bride or groom reveals the correct ones at the end. The person with the most correct answers wins a prize.
4. Drink if…
Want some more adult bridal shower game ideas? “Drink If…” is a “traditional” game. The host reads out statements like “Drink if you’ve known the bride for over 10 years” or “Drink if you’re wearing pink.” Guests take a sip of their drink if the statement applies to them. The game can be customized with funny or sentimental prompts. It’s a relaxed activity to break the ice, better play before the end of the party if you use alcoholic beverages. Non-alcohol drinks can work just fine too!
5. Wedding Jeopardy
Wedding Jeopardy is a bridal shower kind of the classic trivia game. Create categories like “Wedding Traditions,” “Bride & Groom Facts,” or “Romantic Movies,” each with questions of varying difficulty and point values. Divide guests into teams and let them choose questions by category and value. The host reads the question, and the first team to answer correctly earns the points. Keep a score tally, and the team with the highest score wins a prize. This game is fun, competitive, and perfect for testing everyone’s wedding knowledge.
6. How Old Was the Bride-To-Be?
“How Old Was the Bride-To-Be?” is a fun guessing game featuring photos of the bride at different stages of her life. Display the photos on a board or table, numbered but without dates. Guests write down their guesses for how old the bride was in each photo. Once everyone has finished, the bride reveals her age in each picture. The guest with the most correct guesses wins a small prize.
7. Two Truths and a Lie
The list of the best bridal shower games can’t be complete without “Two Truths and a Lie” which is a traditional game that can be adapted for the bride shower. Each guest takes turns sharing three statements about themselves – two true and one a lie. The other guests guess which statement is the lie. For wedding related themes, the bride can share statements about her relationship, and guests guess the lie. It’s a great way for everyone to learn more about each other and have some fun talking.
8. What's In Your Purse?
“What’s In Your Purse?” is a fun scavenger hunt game perfect for a bridal shower. Guests receive a checklist of items, each with assigned point values, like lipstick, keys, or unusual things like a safety pin or old receipt. Guests search their purses and tally their points based on what they have. The person with the most points wins a prize. Assign more points to more unusual items. You can customize the list however you want to make it funnier.
9. Paper Wedding Dress
Some funny games for bridal showers include “Paper Wedding Dress” which is a creative and hilarious team game for bridal showers. Divide guests into teams and provide them with toilet paper or crepe paper rolls. Each team selects a “bride” and designs a wedding dress using only the paper (and any other items you see fit) within a set time, like 5-10 minutes. Once time’s up, the real bride-to-be judges the creations and selects the best dress. This game is a super fun way to lighten up your guests. It also creates some cool photo opportunities!
10. Musical Bouquet
Musical Bouquet is a bridal shower variation on musical chairs. Guests sit (or stand, it doesn’t matter) in a circle and pass around a bouquet as music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the bouquet is “out” or performs a fun task, like sharing advice for the bride or answering a wedding-themed question. The game continues until only one person remains, who wins a prize. For the game you can use a bride’s bouquet, a bridal shower balloons bouquet, or just anything that looks like a bouquet.
11. Romcom Charades
Romcom (romantic comedy) charades is a fun and lively game for a bride shower. Write the names of popular romantic comedies or famous couples on slips of paper and place them in a bowl. Guests take turns drawing a slip and acting out the title or couple without speaking, while others guess. Use a timer to keep each round short, and award points for correct answers. The team or individual with the most points wins a prize.
12. Ring Hunt
Ring Hunt is a fun and interactive bridal shower game. Before the party, hide plastic or toy rings around the venue. Inform guests at the start of the event to search for as many rings as they can throughout the celebration. The person who finds the most rings by the end wins a prize. For some extra fun and motivation, offer bonus points for finding rings in tricky or creative hiding spots. This simple game keeps guests engaged and brings lots of hunt and treasure hunting to the party.
13. Tie the Knot
“Tie the Knot” is a fun and quick bridal party game that tests guests’ dexterity. Provide each participant with a piece of string and challenge them to tie it into a perfect knot using only one hand. For extra difficulty, use smaller strings or set a time limit. The first person to successfully tie their knot wins a prize. Another popular variation of this game is to use cherries. Put cherries in front of the players and ask them to tie cherry’s stem into a knot. The most interesting thing is they have to do it inside their mouth using only their tongue! The person who “tied” more cherries in a given time wins.
14. Cold Feet
“Cold Feet” is a hilarious bridal shower game that’s easy to set up. Fill a large bowl or bucket with ice (or ice-cold water) and drop in plastic rings. Guests take turns fishing out as many rings as possible using only their toes within a set time, like 30 seconds. The guest who retrieves the most rings wins a prize. The game is extra fun, but be sure to keep people with no-so-good immune system out of it, for their sake.
15. Love Songs
Some of the easy bridal shower games include “Love Songs” because you only need guests, some songs and something that can play songs! Prepare a playlist of popular love songs and play short clips of each track. Guests must guess the song title and artist, writing their answers on provided sheets or just guessing them out loud. To make it competitive, award points for correct answers and give a prize to the highest scorer. For extra fun, include songs that are meaningful to the bride and groom.
What Other Activities are Fun for Bridal Showers?
Bridal showers are a perfect opportunity to mix some traditional games with creative activities. A photo booth is always a good idea – set up a beautiful backdrop with wedding-themed props like veils, signs, and bouquets for guests to pose with and create lasting memories, add a balloon arch or a balloon wall to make the photo space look even more beautiful. Balloon games are another fun option for adults, such as popping balloons with funny dares or wedding trivia inside. You can also include craft stations for making keepsakes, group storytelling about the bride, or a DIY cocktail bar. Your imagination is the only limitation when it comes to games for a bridal shower! Keep it fun and engaging and people will remember it for years to come!
Bridal Shower Games - FAQ
What are Some Popular Bridal Shower Games That are Easy to Set Up?
Popular, easy-to-set-up bridal shower games include:
- Bridal Bingo: Guests mark off wedding-related items on their cards as they’re mentioned or shown.
- He Said/She Said: Players guess who made certain quotes— the bride or the groom.
- Who Knows the Bride Best?: A quiz about the bride’s preferences and fun facts. These games require minimal supplies (printable cards or simple lists), making them quick to organize and fun to play.
How Many Bridal Shower Games Should I Plan?
It’s best to plan 3-5 games for a typical bridal shower, depending on the event’s duration and the size of the guest list. This ensures there’s enough entertainment without making the shower feel rushed or overly structured.
