Planning a bridal or couples shower? A great party is all about keeping the energy up. Fun activities are the perfect way to do just that. Bridal shower games not only entertain but also help guests mingle and feel included. Need inspiration? Here are some game ideas that are fun for guests of all ages!

1. Guess Who Said It/The Shoe Game

This game be done on paper or played in person. Start by gathering a list of fun questions to ask the couple (either live or in advance). Once you have their answers, have the guests guess what they think the couple said. After everyone has made their guesses, reveal the correct answers. The guest with the most correct responses wins! Be sure to include a variety of questions to keep things interesting and fun.

2. How Old Was the Bride

Choose around 10 photos of the bride from various stages of her life. Print the photos and display them on a cute board. Have guests guess how old she was in each one. The guest with the most correct wins!

3. Find the Guest

Mingle with guests to learn fun facts about everyone! Use cards with prompts like “Find someone who wears contact lenses” or “Find someone who has traveled to another country”. Your goal is to find a guest who matches each category. It’s a great icebreaker and get everyone chatting!

4. Who Has the Groom?

This fun scratch-off game is similar to a lottery ticket! Guests scratch off the foil on their card to reveal a hidden image. It coule be the groom, a celebrity or a random family member. Only one lucky guest will uncover the groom and win the game!

5. Toilet Paper Bride

This one’s a classic! Divide guests into at least two groups and get plenty of toilet paper. Each group selects one person to be the “model”, and the rest of the team gets creative dressing them up using only toilet paper. Whether it’s a wedding gown or a wild creation, you’re guaranteed lots of laughs!

6. How Many Kisses?

This game is super simple. Fill a jar with Hershey’s Kisses and have guests guess how many are inside. They can submit their guesses anytime during the party, and at the end, reveal the total and announce the winner! The guest with the closet guess cane take the jar home as a prize.

7. Guess the Dress​​

Let your creativity shine with this fun activity! Each guest draws what they think the brid’es dress will look like. While the bride may not reveal the winner just yet, it’s a lightheared way to make you predictions. You can always see if your predictions came true on the big day!

8. The Ring Game

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As guests arrive, hand each person a plastic ring to wear. Once everyone is settled, the game begins! There’s just one rule: don’t say the word “bride”. If someone catches you saying it, they get to steal your ring. The guest with the most rings at the end of the party wins.

9. Family Feud

Put a wedding-themed twist on this classic game! Ask fun questions like “Name something a bride usually wears” or “What are popular colors for bridesmaid dresses”. It’s an easy and engaging game that gets everyone chatting and laughing.

10. Ring Hunt

Hide about 30 rings around the venue for guests to find as they mingle. Encourage everyone to keep an eye out and collect as many rings as they can. At the end of the party, the guest who has found the most rings wins! Happy hunting!

11. What Does He Say About His Bride?

This sweet game centers around the groom’s thoughts about his beautiful bride to be. Before the party, have the groom provide his answers to a set of questions about the bride. At the shower, guests fill out cards answering the same questions to see who can best match the groom’s responses. The bride also holds the official answers since the questions are all about her!

12. This or That

This game is essentially a fun “Would She Rather”. Create cards with pairs of options from different categories, like “Would she rather get up early or sleep in?” Guests guess the bride’s preferences, and the one with the most correct answers wins. It’s a great way to see who knows the bride best.

13. What’s On Your Phone?

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What’s on your phone right now? An unopened message? Photos of your dog? Maybe a  a wake up alarm? This game is perfect for veryone with a phone!

14. Ever or Never

The game is simple! Guests guess whether the bride has done each of following questions, like “Has the bride ever gotten a speeding ticket?” Keep the questions fun and varied, ranging from sweet to silly, to keep everyone entertained.

15. Left Right Story

A classic game of pass the parcel with a wedding twist! Guests pass the parcel left or right wehenver they hear a specific cue word in a wedding or bride-themed story. When the story ends, the person holding the parcel wins the prize inside.

Fun Rewards to Keep the Party Going

While not requires, prizes add extra excitement and encourage guests to join the fun! Offer a variety of cute, budget-friendly prizes to keep everyone motivated. Thoughtful prizes can also make your event feel even more memorable and special.

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Wrapping Up

Now you’ve got a ton of game options. All that’s left is to pick your favorites! Whether you want to keep things light and silly or sweet and sentimental, these games are sure to bring laughter and connection to your shower. Remember, the best part is creating memories with your loved ones while celebrating the happy couple. So get ready to play, mingle, and make the day unforgettable!