By Toyosi Adeniji
One way to add some extra fun and laughter to a bridal shower is by playing bridal shower games. We know it can be tough to find games that are fun for all ages and personalities, so don’t worry; we've got you covered. In this article, we'll share some of the best bridal shower games that are sure to be a hit with everyone.
1. Two Truths and a Lie - Two Truths and a Lie is a game that will help guests get to know each other better. Have guests take turns sharing two true statements and one false statement about themselves. The other guests must guess which statement is the lie. This game can be customized to include wedding-related statements, such as ”I met my boyfriend at a wedding" or "I have never been to a wedding before."
2. The Newlywed Game - Have the groom answer a set of questions ahead of time and then ask the bride the same questions at the bridal shower. The guests can guess how many answers the bride will get correct, and the guest with the closest guess wins.
3. Toilet Paper Wedding Dress - Divide the guests into teams and give them a roll of toilet paper. They have 15 minutes to create a wedding dress on one member of their team using only toilet paper. The bride-to-be can judge the dresses and pick a winner.
4. Who Knows the Bride Best - The bride-to-be writes down answers to questions about herself before the party. During the party, guests take turns trying to guess the answers. The person with the most correct answers wins.
5. Create a Wedding Cocktail: Get creative and have guests create their own wedding-inspired cocktails. Set out an assortment of ingredients such as juice, soda, fruit, and alcohol. Have guests mix and create their own signature cocktail or mocktail.
6. Bridal Scavenger Hunt - Create a list of items for the bride to find during the shower, such as something pink, something borrowed, or something old. The bride can search for the items with the help of her guests, and the first one to find all the items wins.
7. Name that Love Song - Get a list of love songs the bride likes ahead of time, create a playlist and play short clips for guests to guess the name of the song and the artist. The guest with the most correct answers wins.
8. Tying the Knot - In this game, guests are divided into teams and given a length of rope, it could also be pieces of cloth. The team that can tie the most knots in the shortest amount of time wins.
9. Guess the Celebrity Couple - Create a list of famous celebrity couples and have guests guess who they are. For example, you can put Jay Z and Beyoncé on the list then act out or describe the celebrity couple, the person with the most correct guesses wins.
10. Advice for the Bride - In this game, guests write down pieces of advice for the bride-to-be on slips of paper. The advice can be anything from marriage tips to funny anecdotes. The bride reads each piece of advice out loud, and the guests must guess which guest wrote the advice. This game is a great way for guests to share their wisdom with the bride and get to know each other better.
These bridal shower games are perfect for the bride and her guests to have a great time and create lasting memories. Whether you choose Two Truths and a Lie or Toilet Paper Wedding Dress or Advice for the Bride, your guests will enjoy the festivities and celebrate the bride-to-be. Be sure to provide prizes for the winners and customize the games to fit the bride's personality and interests.
