20 Best Bridal Shower Games That Are Anything But Boring
Bridal bingo and guessing games are sure to break the ice!
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Forget selecting floral arrangements and making seating charts—planning a bridal shower is arguably one of the trickiest tasks in the world of weddings! But at the same time, it's also one of the most rewarding. Ree Drummond, who recently attended her daughter Paige's all-girls bridal shower, can confirm. "Paige was definitely showered at her shower," Ree said. "It was a seriously packed and celebratory time." In between the stress of picking a dress and writing vows, a bridal shower serves as a set time to celebrate the bride-to-be ahead of her memorable moment. Plus, it's a great way to get her closest friends and family to mingle before the big day! The best way to break the ice? With a lineup of fun bridal shower games!
Whether you want to get guests giggling with quirky challenges or foster heartfelt moments with tender tasks, the right bridal shower games can set the perfect mood. The hostess will be happy to find a plethora of printable bridal shower games on this list, including a couple-themed crossword puzzle and bridal bingo, that'll make set-up all the more simple. She'll also want to load up on the waterproof mascara as tears will be flowing—tears of laughter, that is! Silly games like "Pin the Veil on the Bride" and "Two Truths and a Lie" will have the bride and her guests in stitches! Of course, all the games are wedding-themed, so they'll match the décor to a tee (think engagement ring-shaped everything). So, keep reading for the best bridal shower games for a party that truly takes the cake!
Plan the ultimate bridal shower with these ideas:
Name That Cake Game
Treat your bridal shower guests to a playful tasting experience! Present an array of different cake slices on plates, then blindfold each player and let them sample one flavor at a time, guessing what they taste. The person who identifies the most flavors correctly wins!
Chick Flick Game
Test your rom-com knowledge with this tricky chick-flick guessing game. The printable game features quotes from popular movies followed by a blank line for guests to write their guesses on. Once everyone's done, read the answers out to put their knowledge to the test!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Pass the Bouquet
This bouquet-based game is a mix of "musical chairs" and "hot potato" with a bridal twist! To start, you'll need a bouquet, a fun playlist, and for your guests to stand in a circle. Instead of passing a potato, they'll pass the bouquet around the circle until the music stops. Whoever is left with the bouquet at that point gets eliminated. Keep playing until there's only one guest standing.
This simple scratch-off game is sure to get the party going! Each card has an engagement ring graphic that reads "Winner" or "Sorry." Hand them out at the beginning of the shower, then let guests scratch their stickers off before opening gifts, revealing the winners!
DIY Balloon Wishes for the Bride-to-Be
Add a heartfelt touch to the bridal shower with a "balloon bar." Stock it with latex balloons, markers, and bulldog clips. Guests will blow up a balloon, temporarily secure it with a bulldog clip, and write a special wish or message for the bride on the surface. Once finished, they'll deflate the balloon and leave it for the bridesmaids to collect and re-inflate for the bride on her wedding day!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
See how well guests know the couple with a fun, customizable crossword puzzle! Allow guests five to ten minutes to solve the puzzles inspired by the couple's love story. Reward the person who finishes first or scores the most correct answers!
Here's a fun way to break the ice! Customize the printable "Bridal Bingo" template with wedding-themed words or guest traits, then let attendees mingle and mark off their cards as they make connections. Just like regular bingo, the object of this game is to mark a full line first!
Tie the Knot
Put your tongue-twisting skills to the test with this fun and flirty bridal shower game! Place a bowl of cherries in front of each guest, then set a timer for everyone to tie the stems in knots using only their tongue. Whoever successfully ties the most cherry stems within the time limit wins!
Have the bride-to-be and her guests scratch off these cards to reveal famous male celebrities—or the groom! It's a silly way to break the ice and have some eye candy.
The Lingerie Game
Though often a bachelorette party favorite, this game works perfectly for an intimate bridal shower with the bride's closest friends. Have each guest bring a piece of lingerie to the shower, hanging the items on a clothesline. Then, have the bride go down the line, guessing which friend gifted each piece. By the end of the game, the bride-to-be will have a brand-new lingerie collection!
Guess the Candy Count
This sweet game starts with a jar filled with the bride's favorite candy! Ask each guest to guess how many pieces are inside, writing their answer on a slip of paper. The person who comes closest to the correct number takes home the prize!
It's Mad Libs with a bridal twist! The ring-shaped cards are filled with blank prompts, like "Groom," "Celebrity," and "Emotion," to create a story. Once everyone's finished, read them out loud and have the bride pick her favorite story!
Wedding Pictionary
The artists of the group will have an advantage when playing this game, although it'll be fun for everyone! Each team will jot down wedding-related words on slips of paper and drop them into a basket. A guest will blindly select one of the words from the opposing team's basket and have two minutes to draw what it is for her teammates to guess. Whichever team has the most points once all the words are drawn wins!
This classic backyard game works just as well for a bridal shower as it does an engagement party. Whoever's wooden ring lands closest to the ring on the diamond board is the winner!
Veil Designing Game
Get ready to spark some creativity! Set out basic tulle veils, faux pearls, lace, and glue for guests to use to craft a veil for the bride. Set a timer, and once it's up, have the bride select the winning veil!
Like "Pin the Tail on the Donkey," the goal of this game is to pin the paper veil onto the bride's head. The challenge? Doing so while blindfolded!
Two Truths and a Lie: Bridal Edition
In this fun game, guests put their detective skills to the test while keeping a straight face. Task each guest with writing down three experiences they've had with the bride-to-be—two true and one fabricated. The challenge? Spot the lie! Whoever guesses correctly earns a point. The real fun comes when the true stories turn out to be even crazier than the fibs, leading to plenty of laughs and unforgettable memories.
Wedding Scavenger Hunt
You can't go wrong with a simple scavenger hunt! Create a list of wedding-themed items for guests to find around the venue. Think locating something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue, snapping a selfie with the bride, or finding a guest who's been married the longest. Guests can work individually or in teams to check off as many items as possible within a set time. It's a great way to get everyone mingling and having fun!
Reveal who knows the bride-to-be best with a fun game of "Would she rather." As guests fill out their cards, the bride will secretly make her own choices. The guest with the most correct answers is the winner!
Cold Feet
This icy game plays off the dreaded wedding concept of "cold feet." To play, all you'll need is a large bucket filled with ice along with plastic rings and bridal-themed trinkets. Guests will take turns plunging their feet into the chilly water to fish out as many items as they can—using only their toes!
Nitya Rao is the editorial assistant at The Pioneer Woman, covering stories ranging from food, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, news, and more.
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