Planning a bridal shower can really put your creativity to the test. From the tried-and-true to the truly new, we've compiled some of the most interactive games to keep the party alive, and the bride laughing.
By: Emily Goldman1. Wedding-Themed Scanvenger Hunt
Have guests find something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, from their surroundings – whoever finds all of these wedding-musts, first, wins!
2. "Who Said It?" Game
This is a bridal shower favorite! Create a top ten list of quotes, and have attendees guess whether the bride or groom said each one. Bonus points if you include silhouette illustrations for them to circle.
Photo Credit: Alyssa Renee Photography
3. Guess the Dress
Give everyone a pencil and let their inner designer loose! Have everyone draw what they think the bride's wedding dress will look like. Etsy has plenty of printable options, including the below from KrysteenaMarieDesigns.
Photo: KrysteenaMarieDesigns
4. Signature Couple Cocktails
If the bride and groom love a good mixed drink, have your guests concoct the perfect couple cocktail with the best name. The winning drink will be served at the reception!
5. Famous Couples Throughout History Guessing Game
Have guests write down their favorite famous couples (think: Romeo & Juliet, Cher & Sonny, Kim & Kanye) on index cards, put them in a pot and mix them up. Next, have each person pick an index card out of the bowl, and tape to their forehead. Go in a circle and have each person guess the trailblazing pair on their card. No peeking!
A fun bridal-twist on classic bingo. Have attendees write down eight gifts they think the bride will receive at the shower. Mark off the ones you get right as the bride opens presents – the first to get three in a row wins!
Photo: June Arbor Designs
7. What's in the Bride's Bag?
See who knows the bride best with a game of "what's in her bag." The person with the most items correct items wins.
8. Emoji Pictionary
For a millennial-twist on classic Pictionary, guests must correctly figure out the wedding words and phrases from the given emojis. Etsy seller Clink Paper offers a print-ready digital download that's set up to print two games per standard sheet (it also includes an answer key).
Photo Credit: Clink Paper on Etsy
9. Champagne Pong
Elevate your pong game with champagne. Played by teams of two in which each team takes turn throwing a ping pong ball into the other team's cups. Once a ball lands in a cup, the cup is taken away and the opponent then drinks the contents of the cup. If both teammates hit cups, the balls are rolled back and they get to shoot again. No need to break out the good china, Amazon sells packaged sets!
10. Photo Book
Ask guests to bring a photo of themself with the bride-to-be, and collect them at the end of the shower. This allows the bride to create new memories, while cherishing old ones long after the wedding.
11. Kiss the Lips
A more intimate version of Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Have all of your bridal shower guests dawn their favorite lipstick and try to kiss the lips of the bride's favorite celeb – blindfolded!
12. Happy Hashtagging
Finding the perfect wedding hashtag is tough. So why not enlist the help of those that know you and your boo, best? Have everyone write down ideas and place in a jar for the bride and groom to open, and choose the winner.
Print out these printables and have guests match the love song with the corresponding Disney movie – a fun game for attendees of all ages!
Photo: Designs by Miss Mandee
14. Scratch-Off Game
For a fun way to get the party started, you can't beat scratch-off cards. Etsy seller Janet Morrinoffers a set of 24 cards with two winners in each batch. Come up with a grab bag for the scratch winners to reach in and claim their prizes.
Photo Credit: Janet Morrinoffers on Etsy
15. Donut Wall
Who doesn't love a good donut? Blindfold guests and let them go nuts. Everyone wins because, well...donuts.
Now that you have the games down, make sure you capture the fun moments with 25 Photos You'll Definitely Want from Your Bridal Shower.
