Looking for bridal shower games that are not only bang for buck but also will make the bride ecstatic with you?
Wedding showers are all about celebrating the bride, albeit in a tasteful way.
I have attended my fair share of showers and have seen everything from downright cringey (from my shower) to some that just bring tears to my eyes.
Did you know that, according to The Knot, over 72% of couples include bridal showers in their wedding planning?
Fret not, in this comprehensive guide, I have over 30 unique bridal shower ideas that are designed to get your bride-to-be grateful to you at the end of the party.
So, let’s get started!
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- 30 Unique Bridal Shower Game Ideas
- 1. Who Knows Her Best
- 2. Bridal Bingo
- 3. He Said, She Said
- 4. Ring Hunt
- 5. Find the Guests
- 6. What’s In Your Bag
- 7. Wedding Dress Design Challenge
- 8. Date Night Ideas For The Couple
- 9. Pass The Bouquet
- 10. Does The Bride Have Cold Feet?
- 11. Play Me A Love Song
- 12. Guess Her Age
- 13. Bridal Charades
- 14. The Classic Newly Wed Game
- 15. Finish the Bride’s Sentence
- 16. Recipe for Love
- 17. Wedding Speech Roulette
- 18. Bridal Scavenger Hunt
- 19. Why We Do What We Do?
- 20. Meme Your Way Through
- 21. Zoom Into The Future
- 22. Drink If You Have Done…..This Before
- 23. Celebrity Couples
- 24. Put A Ring On It
- 25. Where Were We?
- 26. Name That Cake
- 27. Who Is Most Like To?
- 28. DIY Bouquet Toss
- 29. Love Letter Relay
- 30. Would You Rather
- Best Tips for Planning Bridal Shower Games
- Wrap-Up: Let the Games Begin!
30 Unique Bridal Shower Game Ideas
1. Who Knows Her Best
This is a classic quiz game that will get the giggles going.
Get the bride to answer some crazy/ unique wacky questions and discover who is her “true” friend?
Some ideas to get you started include:
- – Who was her first kiss?
- – When did she first know she wanted to marry her fiancé?
- – Describe her ideal date night
- – How many children does she want to have?
- – How many exes has she had?
- – Which country does she want to visit the most?
2. Bridal Bingo
A pretty straightforward game, but still has its charm is to customizing bingo cards with all wedding related words and check them off once bridal shower gifts are opened.
3. He Said, She Said
Get 5 memorable quotes from both the bride and groom. Guests will have to guess who said what.
4. Ring Hunt
Hide plastic wedding rings around the bridal shower venue and have each guest search for them throughout the party.
5. Find the Guests
Get one-liner descriptions about each guest. It can be about what their profession is or whether they have been married for 7 years.
Get the bride to guess who that person is.
6. What’s In Your Bag
Google what a woman should have in her bag and get the guests to see how many items they have in their bag.
7. Wedding Dress Design Challenge
What makes this harder is that no materials will be provided. Guests will have to use anything and everything to design the best wedding dress.
The bride chooses the winner.
8. Date Night Ideas For The Couple
Guests will have to write down on a piece of paper their most creative date night suggestions for the wedded couple.
9. Pass The Bouquet
Just like musical chairs, the winner is announced when she is the last person holding the bouquet as the music stops.
10. Does The Bride Have Cold Feet?
Get the biggest bucket you can find and fill it with ice and a bunch of bridal things like a brush, a ring, bobby pins, etc.
Guests will have to use only their feet to pick the items out.
11. Play Me A Love Song
Guess the name of the song with just a few lyrics played.
12. Guess Her Age
Rummage through some of her old childhood photos and guess the age she was in.
13. Bridal Charades
Act out certain wedding scenes from a movie without saying a word!
14. The Classic Newly Wed Game
Ask the groom for his answers to specific questions and check if the bride got all of them correct! Not sure what questions to ask. Well, here are my favorites!
– How old were you when you had your first kiss
– What is your favorite food
– What do you do for self-care?
– What is my current favorite song
– Who do I call first when I am sad
– When was the last time I got angry
15. Finish the Bride’s Sentence
Guests try to finish phrases started by the bride.
16. Recipe for Love
Guests will have to come up with silly tips and tricks for a successful marriage and place them in a sealed jar.
The bride is only allowed to open one note every year.
17. Wedding Speech Roulette
Each guest to make a random toast for 30 seconds as if it is their wedding day.
18. Bridal Scavenger Hunt
Google a list of silly prompts and have the participants snap pictures around the venue.
19. Why We Do What We Do?
This game is all about understanding why wedding traditions came to be.
Ask your guests questions like the following:
- – Why does the bride wear white
- – Why does the groom wear black
- – Why is there a boy as a ring bearer
- – Why does the bride carry a bouquet
- – What is the story behind throwing the bouquet over to the bridesmaids?
20. Meme Your Way Through
Get some funny bridal pictures online and have your guests write funny and witty captions to get those laughs going.
21. Zoom Into The Future
Ask your guest to make future predictions about the beautiful couple.
How many kids will they have? Where will they live? How many animals will they own?
22. Drink If You Have Done…..This Before
This is a common drinking game where guests will have to share things they have done before in their lives.
And if someone else has done it too, they will have to take a drink too!
23. Celebrity Couples
Print out pictures of celebrity couples and paste them on everyone’s forehead.
Guests will have to take turns guessing who these A-list celebs are.
24. Put A Ring On It
Everyone will be given a plastic ring. If anyone says any taboo-related wedding words such as bride, engagement, fiancé or flowers, that person can steal the ring.
Winner is the one with the most amount of rings at the end of the party.
25. Where Were We?
Scroll through the couple’s IG/TikTok and print out those pictures of their travels.
Get the guests to guess where they were!
26. Name That Cake
Order a box of tester cakes and blindfold the guests. They will have to guess what flavor each one is.
27. Who Is Most Like To?
This is a fun game to guess whether the bride/ groom does certain things, such as who is most likely to apologize first, who is always hungry, who sings in the shower?
28. DIY Bouquet Toss
Have the guests design their bridal bouquets and have the bride toss them.
The winner might just be the next one to walk down the aisle.
29. Love Letter Relay
Guests have to write the most riveting and romantic love letter. Everyone will then vote on the winner.
30. Would You Rather
Come up with a few unique scenarios and ask everyone around what their answer would be.
This serves as a good ice breaker, especially when the guest to a bridal shower might not know each other so well.
Examples:
- – Would you rather go skinny dipping at the beach or eat 5 red bird’s eye chillis?
- – Would you rather poop in your pants or tell your mother-in-law you want to return her Christmas gift?
- – Would you rather eat 10 ice cubes at one go or spill hot coffee over your hand?
The idea is to keep things silly, lighthearted and out of this world.
Best Tips for Planning Bridal Shower Games
Party planning is so much fun, especially if the bride is someone you adore.
To ensure you have the best bridal shower out there, you’ll want to keep in mind the following tips:
1. Get To Know Who Is Coming:
While some games might be borderline “naughty”, you do not want the bride to blush from anything but her make-up.
You need to know who is coming to the shower.
Will Grandma Rose and her boss (she might dislike) be in attendance? Be sure to cater to different personalities as well.
Some might not want to appear silly in public, whilst others can be downright cringey.
Always remember the star of the show should be THE BRIDE.
2. Balance Energy Levels:
Everyone likes to sit next to someone they know, but try to break it up a little so everyone is trying to be as participative as they can be.
You’ll appreciate the moments of laughter whilst maintaining connection without necessarily overwhelming the crowd.
4. Keep It Simple, Short & Sweet :
You do not want games to be going on longer than 15 minutes. Guests will be bored.
5. Prepare Some Presents For The Guests:
Think of a door gift for the guests. It will certainly warm their hearts if they receive a miniature gift such as candles, mini champagne bottles or skin care kits.
6. Plan, Plan & Plan:
Do a trial run if needed and get to the event space a lot earlier to set up. Inform the guest of the importance of punctuality.
You do not want the bride to walk into an empty room.
7. Snap Away:
Hire a photographer/ videographer to record those beautiful moments.
The bride might be too caught up to soak in everything, and it will serve as a nice memory for her to look back at.
Wrap-Up: Let the Games Begin!
With these 30 incredible bridal shower game ideas, you will not run out of ideas that will impress the bride and your fellow guests.
There is something here for the bride, whether she wants low-key games or all-out silly ones.
Don’t forget to choose ones that fit the personality of your guests as well, and manage your timeline accordingly.
Most importantly, have fun and let loose with the beautiful bride as she embarks on this journey.
Do let me know in the comments if anything resonates with you and your guests!