There's mingling and opening gifts, maybe a nice lunch (or brunch) at a bridal shower.But what should occupy the other hours?
Bridal shower games are a great way to have guests interacting with one another while also passing time. You don't want to spend hours opening gifts that we all know are on your registry, right?
Some themed entertainment can rack up costs. So instead of dropping serious dough, spend money on decorations and use these 20 free printable bridal shower gamesfor your upcoming event.
1. How Well Do You Know The Bride?
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It's reason to believe that you know the bride-to-be invited you to the wedding, but you must know the bride to get an invite to the bridal shower. Put these friendships and family members to the test by seeing how much they know about her.
(Download herefor a sample, or purchase a higher resolution on Etsy.)
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2. Bridal Mad-Libs
Unless you're Angela from The Office, it's incredibly hard to screw up a good game of Mad-Libs. Twist up this classic game by throwing in a few bridal theme categories. Break off into groups and then present your final stories with the entire bridal shower.
3. Would She Rather?
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Similarto knowing the bride well, this game will dive into the bride's choices and mannerisms. It's always the juiciest drinking game, sowhy not bring it to a bridal shower?
4. Find The Guest
Whether the guests are from the bride's hometown, university, or are her colleagues, it's likely there will be some initial awkwardness when everyone meets. Ease this social situation by incorporating a game that forces guests to mingle with one another.
5. And The Bride Wore...
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Fashion and wedding season are two things that go hand in hand. Play this whimsicalgame with bridal shower guests and see how well they pay attention to the bride-to-be.
(Download the sample, orpurchase the full game on Etsy)
6.Bridal Raffle Tickets
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While the tickets may be free, the cost of the raffle prize may not be. This is a fun idea (or game) to hand bridal shower guests as they walk into the celebration. A side note: the raffle could be a service or funny to-do and doesn't have to be costly.
7. What's In Your Purse?
When it comes to women's purses and handbags, it's always a mystery. It can even be a wonder to the person who owns the handbag!This game is a creative outlet to create some laughsand maybe more organized wedding attendees.
8. Wedding Word Search
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Ever since we were children, there's been something so satisfying about finding words in a classic game of word search. But instead of searching for fish and Denny's, make the words related to the bride or wedding themed. If looking to personalize a word search to be bride specific, try using sites like Discovery Education.
9. What Did The Groom Say?
What if we're all up to date on the bride, but we know very little about the groom? This game will put your shower attendees up to the test as they write in their answers.
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10. What's In Your Phone?
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Just like the game What's in my Purse?,What's in my Phone? is a digital take on an organizational mess. This can be raunchy to funny and everything in between, and it's a sure way to get to know your guests better.
11. Bride or Groom?
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You know the bride, you know the groom, but can you tell them apart (and no, not by looks)? If this couple is a true match made in heaven, it may be hard to tell the two apart. And this game will break down hobbies, favorite things, and personal facts, so the guests will need to distinguish whether it was the bride or groom that fits each claim.
12. Over or Under
With a wedding, there's a lot of dates to know and numbers to memorize. This game will help the bride figure out which family members and friends are keeping track alongside her.
13. Advice For The Bride
A great game for those shower attendees who have already been married. Marriage is no cake walk, and while the bride should be very excited for her and her partner's next adventure, she should know some crucial pieces of advice from her favorite people.
14. Bridal Shower Word Scramble
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Those who are awesome at Scrabblemay just be masters of Bridal Word Scramble too. The ability to put a puzzle togetherby simply using just letterswill be sure to impress the shower guests.
15. Does The Bride Really Know The Groom?
Oh, what a tables have turned moment. We're tested to know the bride, and the groom, and the differences between the two,but does the bride even know the groom? Only downside is if this game doesn't go well, a lot of friends and family will find themselves questioning the happy couple.
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16. Bridal Shower Scattergories
Most people remember owning or having a Scattergories at home growing up, and to some, it might have been their favorite game. While the themes in the traditional board game can vary from beach to automobiles, why not create themes that speak to an "everything" wedding?
(Download samplefor free, or purchase from Etsy)
17. Guess The Dress
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A small heads up, there's some drawing involved in this game. Give everyone a white colored pencil and have them go to town drawing and guessing what the bride's dress will look like on her big day. (Those who went dress shopping with the bride, politely excuse yourself.)
18. The Priceis Right
With the amount of items a bride and groom have to put on their registry, they've become real pros at accurately guessing the price of home decor and kitchenware. Not only can you put the bride to the test, you can see how much or how little you know about products on the market.
(Download herefor a sample,or purchase from Etsy)
19. Bridal Bingo
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If the bridal shower is a mixed group of women (regarding age and where they met the bride), Bingo is a classic game staple that's loved and understood by all. Best of all, there are many versions of wedding bingo, so your party can find a version that suits them.
20. Help Her Write The Vows
Depending on how personal the bride is, this could be a fun game to play with everyone at the bridal shower. Even if it's not writing the vows verbatim, it could be nice to mention something you like about the couple together. This way it gives the bride an outside perspective on what makes her love so special.
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