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48 Bridal Shower Game Ideas You’ll Want to Steal

Get your guests mingling and giggling with these fun and easy games.

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Bridal shower games are a tradition for a reason—they’re the secret ingredient to turning a good party into a memorable celebration! They break the ice, get everyone laughing, and make sure your nearest and dearest bond over hilarious and heartfelt moments. If you’re on the hunt for bridal shower activities that will keep your guests entertained, look no further.

Photo Book Scavenger Hunt

Use a photo book of the couple’s special places and memories for a scavenger hunt. Guests solve clues based on the book, racing to find and match the most clues.

Who’s That Baby?
Who’s That Baby?

Fill a photo book with adorable baby pictures of the bride and groom and have guests guess who’s who. It’s a sweet and entertaining way to see how well they know the couple.

Bridal Trivia

Create a photo book showcasing the couple’s journey and add trivia questions about their history. Guests will love testing their knowledge while flipping through the couple’s special memories.

Create a Memory Book

Make a photo book with blank pages for guests to fill with messages and memories. The couple will treasure these handwritten notes from their loved ones for years to come!

He Said, She Said

Create a photo book with quotes from the happy couple. Guests guess who said each quote, and the results are often a delightful mix of sweet and funny.

Test the Bride’s Knowledge

Ask their partner tricky questions and have the bride answer them. Guests guess how many answers she’ll get right, making it a fun way to see who really knows the couple.

Guess the Age Photo Book
Guess the Age Photo Book

Use a photo book of the bride with pictures from throughout the years and match photos of the bride at different ages. It’s a nostalgic and fun way to celebrate her life!

Telephone Toast to the Bride

Start with a heartfelt wedding toast and pass it around, with each guest adding their own twist. Prepare for a hilariously garbled toast at the end.

Collaborative Love Poem

Pass around a blank sheet for guests to each add a line to a romantic poem. The final whimsical creation will be a hilarious and heartfelt highlight.

High or Low

Present numerical facts about the couple with some numbers swapped out. Guests guess if the numbers are too high, too low, or just right—test their knowledge with a twist.

Interactive Wedding Timeline

Create a timeline of key events in the couple’s relationship. Guests match each event to a photo from a photo book for a fun and nostalgic game.

Wedding Word Scramble

Hand out scrambled wedding-related words and race to unscramble them. It’s a fast-paced game that’s sure to get everyone’s brains buzzing.

Famous Wives Game

Tape the names of married celebrity to guests' foreheads and let the guessing begin. It’s a fun way to find out if you’re channeling Beyoncé or another famous star.

DIY Wedding Dress

Teams compete to create the best wedding dress out of toilet paper. Only the bride gets to crown the winner—talk about a crafty competition!

Bridal Pictionary

Draw wedding-related words in this classic game of Pictionary. Guests guess what you’re drawing and the laughs will follow.

What’s in Your Purse

Rank random purse items for points and see who has the most. It’s a fun way to see what everyone’s carrying and award the ultimate purse packer.

Match the Movie Love Quotes

Match famous love quotes to their movies in this rom-com lover’s dream game. It’s a perfect way to celebrate romance and movie magic.

Pin the Ring on the Bride

A bridal twist on the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.” Guests try to pin a ring on a picture of the bride—or her intended—fun and laughter guaranteed.

Recipe Cards
Recipe Cards

Guests write down their favorite recipes for the bride. Later, she can create a personalized recipe book from all the tasty ideas.

Fun Picture Frames

Decorate picture frames to hold the couple’s photos. It’s a crafty activity with a sweet twist.

Flower Crown Making Contest

Make beautiful flower crowns and crown the winner with their own bouquet. It’s a blooming good time for all!

DIY Bath Salts

Create personalized bath salts to take home. Fresh scents and relaxation—what’s not to love?

Scrapbook Station

Design scrapbook pages for the bride that she can later turn into a photo book. It’s a creative and personal way to celebrate.

Decorate Cupcakes

Have fun decorating cupcakes with various toppings. Enjoy your sweet creations and a tasty treat!

Custom Jewelry

Create friendship bracelets or other custom jewelry. It’s a charming way to remember the bridal shower.

Paint and Sip

Enjoy a guided painting session with your favorite beverage. Unleash your inner artist while sipping and chatting.

Decorate Wine Glasses

Paint and personalize wine glasses for a party favor. It’s a fun activity everyone will love—and can take home with them!

Personalized Candle Making

Craft personalized candles with custom scents. Light them up and remember the bridal shower every time you take in the smell.

Ring Hunt

Hide plastic rings around the venue and have guests find them. Add little prizes or a “golden” ring for extra excitement.

Guest Who

Create cards with fun facts about each guest and place them at each seat. It’s a 10/10 ice breaker that sparks conversation.

Wishing Tree

Guests write wishes for the couple on cards and hang them on a tree. Later, turn these wishes into a beautiful photo book.

Bridal Guest Book
Bridal Guest Book

Use a Premium Layflat Photo Book as a guest book for signatures and well wishes. It’ll make for a heartfelt memento for the bride.

Wedding Advice Jar

Guests write advice on cards and place them in a jar. Later, turn this advice into a thoughtful photo book.

Bucket List Ideas

Guests contribute fun ideas for the couple’s bucket list. The bride can create a photo book from the list when she completes them.

Polaroid Guestbook

Guests take instant photos and write messages underneath. Compile these into a photo book to have way after the bridal shower.

Letters to the Bride

Guests write heartfelt letters to the bride that are later made into a photo book. A touching and personal gift!

It’s Got a Nice Ring to It

Give everyone a plastic ring and swap it if the words “bride” or “wedding” are mentioned. The person with the most rings wins.

Milestone Cards

Guests write messages for future milestones like anniversaries or first babies. A fun way to celebrate the couple’s future!

Famous Couples Match

Match famous historical couples in this fun game. It’s a fun, romantic twist on a classic matching game!

Where in the World

Create a photo book of the couple’s travels and have guests guess the locations. Perfect for travel-loving couples!

Who Knows the Bride Best

Create a Mad Libs-style sheet with fill-in-the-blanks about the bride. Guests fill it out and see who knows her best.

Bingo!

Create bingo cards with potential gifts the bride might receive. Play bingo while she opens presents for a fun and engaging game.

Cookie Decorating

Enjoy decorating cookies with various toppings. BONUS: You can eat the cookies when you’re done!

Wedding Vows Mad Libs

Create funny wedding vows using Mad Libs. Add a little spice by making it a competition.

Bridal Charades

A tried and true crowd pleaser, guests can act out wedding-related words. Laughs guaranteed.

Date Night Ideas

Guests write date ideas for the couple. These ideas can later be turned into a photo book the couple can enjoy.

Mocktail Competition

Who can make the most delectable mocktail? Set up a bar and find out. Winner gets lifelong bragging rights.

Ring Making Competition

Get your craft on with some DIY engagement rings. Set up a make-your-own-jewelry station and watch the artists get to work. Make a competition out of it where the bride picks her favorite.

Bridal shower games are a time-honored tradition because they transform a good party into an unforgettable event. They serve as icebreakers, foster laughter, and create opportunities for guests to bond over amusing and touching experiences. If you're searching for ways to keep your guests engaged and entertained, consider incorporating these fun activities into your celebration. 

To preserve the memories of your special day, you’ll want to print the photos from your bridal shower in a gorgeous photo book, capturing the joy and love of your loved ones as they celebrate you before your big day.

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