31 Best Bridal Shower Games

This classic bridal shower game never fails to create laughs and reveal fun surprises about the bride! Before the shower, ask the bride to answer a series of questions about herself — from childhood memories to current favorites and future dreams. Turn these into quiz sheets for guests to fill out during the party. You'll be amazed at how even longtime friends discover new things about the bride-to-be!

This one is easy! The guest of honor starts by sharing two true statements about herself and one false, and guests try to guess the false statement. Do this for the entire party, or table by table depending on the size of the event.

Check everyone’s cinematic memory skills. Come up with a list of famous love quotes from romantic movies and then have everyone guess which movie the quote is from. Make individual cards or just an open question for anyone in the room to jump up and answer.

Whoever gets the most right can win a nice bottle of wine or other favors.

Come up with a list of things that describe each of the guests, like their favorite hobby or places they’ve been. Assign a list to each guest and have everyone go around and find someone that fits the description.

This is even more fun if most of the guests don’t know each other well, it is also an opportunity to get to know friends or family members a little bit better before the wedding.

This game is a great way to wax nostalgic and show off the couple’s questionable style choices from years past. Gather photos of the bride and groom at various ages. Guests guess the ages in each photo or arrange the photos in chronological order on a pinboard.

This is perfect for guests with a creative side. Start by writing the first line at the top of a piece of paper. Fold the paper over so the first line can’t be seen and pass it to the next guest who writes the next line. Read the completed poem aloud!

This is a fun way to write a toast or tell a story about the couple. Send Minted the completed poem and we’ll turn it into a completely custom art print as a memento.

Come up with a list of wedding traditions that everyone does and no one really knows why. Research the origin of each and write out the answers in an answer bank. Call out the traditions one by one and see who gets the most answers correct off of the answer key.

Give the guests something to do while the bride opens her gifts. Create bingo cards with blank grids and the word LOVE or BRIDE across the top. Guests fill in their grids with gifts they think the bride will receive.

As she opens her gifts, the first guest to complete a row gets a prize.

Purchase cheap plastic rings for each guest in attendance and pass them out when they arrive. Then, pick some forbidden words such as “wedding” or “bride.” If anyone says any of the forbidden words they get their ring taken away.

Whoever hears a forbidden word gets to take the ring from the person who said it, and the guest with the most rings at the end of the shower wins!

Hopefully, there are some artistic guests for this game! Draw a life-size picture of the bride and hang it up. Then draw features such as hair, nose, hands, etc. Then each guest will be blindfolded and have to try to put the feature they were given in the right place on the drawing.

Host a group crafting session and create paper flower bouquets, pressed flowers, or fresh flower crowns.

Turn your shower into a playful fashion competition! Break guests into small teams and provide each with toilet paper rolls, ribbons, or leftover wrapping paper. One volunteer from each team becomes the model while their teammates have 15 minutes to create their best wedding dress design. Once the time is up, each team presents their creation in a fun "catwalk" moment, and the bride gets to pick her favorite design team as the winners. Don't forget to take plenty of photos - these makeshift wedding dresses always lead to memorable (and hilarious) moments!

Everyone at the shower should write down a memory they have involving the bride. Put all of the memories in a basket and have the bride read them out loud. Let everyone try to guess whose memory it is.

This game is fun for mixed groups and guests who may not be well acquainted with each other. Arrange the guests in a circle around the room or table. The first guest starts by whispering a short toast for the couple to the guest next to them. That guest whispers it to the next, and the next, until the message reaches back to where it started.

The first guest then says the reinvented toast out loud, and their original toast. This game is sure to get some laughs.

Put a creative spin on traditional wedding toasts with this laugh-out-loud game! Hand out pre-written wedding speech templates with strategic blanks for adjectives, nouns, and verbs. Without knowing the context, guests fill in the blanks with whatever wild words come to mind. When everyone's finished, have the bride read the completed speeches aloud – from "(ridiculous adjective) memories" to "wishing you a lifetime of (unexpected noun)," these mad lib toasts never fail to have the whole party in stitches.

Break the blindfold out and get ready to laugh for this one. Get a picture of the groom enlarged and hang it on a wall. Have the bride put a nice thick coat of red lipstick on and blindfold her. Now she has to kiss the photo and try to land that lipstick on his lips.

Some brides even choose to have their guests give it a shot–but that’s up to them!

This one could be a bachelorette party game as well, but it’s PG enough to play at a bridal shower and get lots of laughs. Guests have to race to tie as many cherry stems in a knot with their tongue as possible within a time limit.

Charades is a classic game, but you can make it bridal-shower-appropriate by only doing wedding and romance-based movies and books. It is easiest to split the party in half and just have two teams.

Write out some classic wedding movies or romance novels that the crowd is sure to know. See which team knows their stuff – or at least which one has better actresses.

Take some words that are relevant to a church wedding and mix the letters up. Then see who can unscramble them the fastest. You can also do just bridal-shower-related word scramble!

Display around ten photos of the bride and groom together. Have everyone guess where each photo was taken and offer a prize to whoever gets the most right.

Just like “how well do you know the bride,” ask the groom a series of questions and write down all of his answers. Then at the shower, see who can answer the most questions correctly.

Write some questions down and put them in a hat. The bride will choose a question, answer it then nominate a guest to answer the same question.

For this one, guests will be given a question with two possible answers and they have to choose which one the bride would rather. It’s a fun way to get to know the bride better and see who knows her the best already.

Get a picture of a celebrity wife for every guest at the shower. Don’t show them the picture, just tape it to their forehead.

All the other guests will have to describe the celebrity in the picture. They can ask questions along the way.

Put that red carpet knowledge to the test! Display photos of famous brides in their wedding dresses (with faces tastefully covered) and have guests try to identify who wore each gown. From Grace Kelly's iconic lace gown to Kate Middleton's royal masterpiece, you'll be surprised at how challenging – and entertaining – it can be to match the dress to its famous wearer. Keep score and award a prize to the guest with the most fashion-savvy guesses.

Sit the bride and groom back to back in the center of the room. Then have them take their shoes off and exchange one shoe each. At this point, both bride and groom should be holding one of their own shoes and one of their partner’s. Now someone will ask a series of questions that will describe either the bride or groom. Instead of calling out the answer to each question, the couple will simply raise the shoe of who they believe the question is describing.

Get your guests moving and even head outside. For indoor showers, hide gifts or pieces of paper with fun facts about the couple around the venue. Want to take it outdoors? Turn it into a ring hunt by scattering plastic rings throughout the garden or backyard – the guest who collects the most rings wins a special prize. Make it even more adventurous by turning it into a city-wide photo scavenger hunt with landmarks from the couple’s relationship.

Set up a photo booth with a custom backdrop, silly props, or a chalkboard for guests to write messages to the bride. You can even create a photo gift of all the pictures from the party as a bridal shower keepsake.

Guests will be given a series of facts about various timelines regarding the bride and groom’s relationship and the wedding. They have to then choose whether the fact is either true or if the timeline given is over or under.

Get some wedding photos from relatives of the bride and groom and ask them what their first dance or wedding march was. At the shower, post the pictures and play one of the songs. The guests have to match the song to the couple.

Add a musical twist to the classic party game! Fill a bowl with slips of paper containing famous wedding songs – from "Can't Help Falling in Love" to "At Last" and modern first-dance favorites. Players take turns drawing clues about their chosen song while their team races to guess it within a one-minute timer.

Start by looking at who's coming:

• Consider the mix of guests (family, friends, or both)
• Note if it's a women-only event or a co-ed celebration
• Think about age ranges and activity preferences
• Aim for games that help different groups mingle

Your location will determine what's possible:

• Know your indoor or outdoor options
• Measure available space for movement-based games
• Consider noise restrictions
• Confirm if you'll have tables for seated activities

Let her personality be your guide:

• Ask about her comfort level with attention
• Choose games that match her sense of fun
• Consider what will make her feel celebrated
• When in doubt, keep it elegant and lighthearted

Create a balanced selection:

• Start with icebreakers
• Add some competitive games with prizes
• Include sentimental moments
• Mix seated and active games

Make your schedule work:

• Plan realistic time slots for each game
• Consider when gifts will be opened
• Leave room for natural breaks
• Keep some backup games ready

Pro Tip: Always have a mix of quick and longer games ready. This gives you the flexibility to read the room and adjust your plans based on how the party is flowing.

Make it special with thoughtful customization! Monogrammed items like tote bags or compact mirrors make for cherished keepsakes. For a wedding-themed touch, consider custom candles featuring the couple's wedding date – they're both decorative and useful.

Who doesn't love a little luxury? Mini champagne bottles or artisanal chocolates are always a hit. For some pampering, create spa kits with luxurious bath salts and face masks that let winners continue the celebration at home.

Pro Tip: Dress up mini champagne bottles with gift tags that match your shower's color scheme. These small touches transform a simple prize into something special.

Give a gift that grows! Cute succulents or small potted herbs make for long-lasting prizes that add life to any space. For a sweet touch, hand out seed packets with a "Let Love Grow" tag – it's both meaningful and memorable.

Think outside the box with scratch-off lottery tickets for a dash of excitement, or choose beautiful coffee table books or journals that reflect the bride or couple's interests.

Give the gift of future fun! Gift cards for local coffee shops, bookstores, or home decor stores are always appreciated. Or create DIY cocktail or dessert kits that winners can enjoy later.

Pro Tip: For maximum impact, try to match your prizes to your shower's theme. Having a garden party? The plant-based gifts would be perfect. Planning a spa-day theme? Those self-care packages will fit right in!

Of course not! Bridal shower games are purely an option. While they can be fun and give the guests a chance to bond, they are by no means necessary. The guest of honor can decide if they’d like them included on the day.

On average, plan for 2-3 games during a typical three-hour shower. Some games can be ongoing (like Gift Bingo during the present opening), while others might need dedicated time. The key is to keep the energy flowing without overwhelming your schedule.

Create a timeline that includes built-in flexibility. Plan your main games around key moments like meal times and gift opening. Leave room for natural conversation and mingling – remember, some of the best moments happen organically!

Instead of (or in addition to) games, try fun group activities like the scavenger hunt, flower bar, paint & sip, cooking class, or any arts & crafts event.

Mix traditional elements with unexpected touches. Consider a themed shower that influences both games and décor, incorporate interactive food or drink stations, or plan activity stations where guests can rotate at their own pace. The key is creating multiple ways for guests to engage throughout the event.

Consider your guest list's diverse ages, mobility levels, and interests when selecting games. Offer a mix of active and seated options, keep competition friendly, and avoid games that might make anyone uncomfortable. For larger groups, team-based games can help everyone feel included.

Turn your games into memories! The Fold-and-Pass Poem can become framed art, guest advice cards can be compiled into a book, and photos from active games like the Wedding Dress Challenge make great additions to a shower scrapbook. Consider setting up a DIY craft station where guests can contribute to a lasting memento.