There are tons of fun bridal shower games that your guests will enjoy. Here are a few ideas!
Bridal showers are all about celebrating the bride-to-be with love, laughter, and a few heartfelt (and sometimes hilarious) moments! While delicious food and pretty decor are always a must, let’s be honest — it’s the games that really get everyone in the mood to celebrate.
But planning a fun bridal shower doesn’t mean you need to go overboard with complicated games. The key is to keep things light, easy, and entertaining so your guests (and the bride!) are fully engaged and having fun. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or a full-blown bash, these 5 bridal shower games will bring out the smiles and laughter without the cringe factor.
1. He Said, She Said
This classic game always gets guests chatting and laughing as they try to guess what the couple said about each other. It’s a great way to get everyone involved and share a few sweet (and surprising!) stories about the bride and groom.
How it works:
- Before the shower, ask the bride and groom a list of fun and silly questions, like “Who’s more likely to start a fight?” or “Who made the first move?”
- At the shower, hand out cards with lips (for the bride) and mustaches (for the groom).
- As you read each statement, guests hold up either the lips or mustache, guessing who said what.
Pro tip: You can add an extra twist by awarding a small prize to whoever guesses the most correctly!
2. Bridal Bingo
If you’re looking for a game that keeps everyone entertained while the bride opens her gifts, Bridal Bingo is a winner. It’s easy, interactive, and adds some excitement to the traditional gift-opening portion of the shower.
How it works:
- Create blank Bingo cards for each guest with different potential gifts in each square (think toasters, wine glasses, bedding, etc.).
- As the bride opens her gifts, guests mark off the squares that match the items.
- First guest to get five in a row wins!
Pro tip: Customize the Bingo cards with items you know the bride registered for. You can even make the squares fun categories like “something sparkly” or “kitchen gadget” to keep it broad.
3. What’s in Your Purse?
This game is super easy and guarantees some laughs as guests dig through their bags to see who’s carrying the most unusual (or random) items.
How it works:
- Create a list of items commonly found in purses, like a phone charger, lipstick, hand sanitizer, etc. (Feel free to add a few quirky ones like a random receipt or a sock for fun!)
- Assign points to each item based on how common or rare it is. For example, 1 point for lip balm, 5 points for a book, and 10 points for an old movie ticket stub.
- The guest with the most points wins a small prize!
Pro tip: This game is great as an icebreaker since it gets people chatting and laughing over the quirky items they find in their purses.
4. The Newlywed Game
This one’s perfect for bridal showers where the groom makes an appearance (or you can even pre-record his answers if he can’t be there). It’s fun, a little competitive, and full of heartwarming moments as the bride and groom reveal how well they know each other.
How it works:
- Before the shower, ask the groom a series of questions about his relationship with the bride, such as “What’s her favorite movie?” or “What’s your favorite thing she cooks?”
- At the shower, ask the bride the same questions and see if their answers match.
- Guests can guess whether the bride and groom’s answers will be the same or different.
Pro tip: Keep the questions light and fun. It’s all about getting those cute, funny moments without putting anyone on the spot!
5. The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Challenge
This one is a bridal shower classic — and for good reason. It’s creative, hilarious, and gets everyone involved, whether they’re on a team or just watching the masterpieces come together!
How it works:
- Divide the guests into teams and give each team a few rolls of toilet paper.
- The challenge? Each team has to “design” a wedding dress for one of their members using only toilet paper.
- Set a timer for 5-10 minutes, and when time’s up, the bride can choose her favorite “wedding dress.”
Pro tip: Make sure to snap plenty of pictures! The final designs always make for some hilarious memories.
Final Thoughts on Bridal Shower Games
Bridal shower games don’t have to be complicated to be fun. These five games are all about getting everyone involved, sharing laughs, and celebrating the bride-to-be in a way that’s light-hearted and enjoyable. Whether you go for the competitive edge of Bridal Bingo or the creative challenge of a toilet paper wedding dress, your guests (and the bride) will leave with plenty of happy memories.
And the best part? You’ll have everyone talking about how much fun they had — long after the shower is over!
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