The Top 8 Classic Bridal Shower Games

Games are one of the best parts of a bridal shower. 

They get the guests to participate, bring out the spirit of friendly competition and get everyone laughing. 

If you’re in charge of planning an unforgettable wedding shower, knowing what games to choose or trying to figure out where to buy bridal shower games can get quite challenging. Here are eight classic bridal shower games that you can play without having to visit a specialty store and that are sure to entertain your guests.

Paper Wedding Dress

This game gets your guests up and moving and is sure to bring laughs. 

Divide your guests into teams of at least three people and provide them with newspapers or rolls of toilet paper. Have each unit select a “bride.”

For five to fifteen minutes, the groups should use the paper products to create a dress for their respective brides. The bride-to-be then selects the crew with the best dress. That team gets a prize.

If you choose to use toilet rolls, have the guests make the dresses by wrapping the paper around one of their team members. If you’re using newspapers, you might have to provide markers, scissors, and tape to cut out the body.
Who knows? If you’re among the 42% of brides-to-be opting for an eco-friendly wedding, you might find inspiration for the perfect paper wedding dress at your shower.

Bridal Trivia

Another classic game to play during a bridal shower is trivia, and there are several different ways to play it. 

The most common option involves dividing guests into teams or letting them play individually. Have them answer via notecards or do a Jeopardy-style game. Choose diverse attributes about the bride, couple, or wedding movies for categories. 

Another alternative is to make cards with fill-in-the-blank trivia questions that guests can fill out. Near the end of the shower, go over the answers, and the person with the most correct answers wins.

Who am I?

This game is a fun wedding shower pastime that provokes the guests’ memory skills. All you need is pen and paper notes — or go digital and design a platform where participants can send their contributions.

The bride-to-be writes down interesting facts or funny stories about the shower attendants. These can be childhood nicknames, embarrassing moments, talents or milestones. Place the index cards at the entrance and have guests pick two or three on their way in. During the game, the guests pair the descriptions to the appropriate person. If the guest with the card cannot answer, they can forfeit their turn and give their chance out. The person who makes the most correct guesses is the winner.

Or turn it around and have the guests do the writing. You read the memories and attempt to connect them to the rightful person. Get all right — you win. Get one wrong — your guests emerge victorious.

Purse Scavenger Hunt

If you have friends and family members carrying purses or handbags, they can play this game. 

Before the shower, the host or hostess lists things guests should carry in their purses. Some likely items to include are wallets, unopened candy, credit cards or makeup. Less likely objects could range from a first-aid kit or childhood photo to something beginning with a specific letter. Assign points to the items based on how likely your guests will have them. 

Tip: If you’re wondering where to print bridal shower games, your local copy center or cyber cafe will do just fine. Also, if most participants are from one profession or share a hobby, include objects on the list that are specific to them.

During the game, have someone call out the items — the guests can hold up any. Have someone else keep track of who has the most points by the end of the game, and the winner gets a prize.

The Clothespin Game

The clothespin game is a way to keep your visitors engaged throughout the whole shower. Just ensure you have enough prizes for bridal shower games like this one as you may end up with multiple winners.

As your guests arrive, they’ll pick up clothespins to put on their clothes. Forbid guests from saying a few words during the shower. Ensure it’s a common word during a bridal shower, like “bride” or “flowers,” to enhance the chances of people slipping up. 

When guests catch someone saying the “prohibited” words, they can take their clothespins. At the end of the shower, the person with the most clothespins wins a prize.

Memory Lane

This memory game promises to keep your guests on their toes.

Place several things related to the couple on a large tray or table. Use a lid or tablecloth to conceal the objects. When everyone is ready to play, remove the covering and allow people to observe for 30 seconds to a minute. Return the cover and hand out paper and pens. Guests then jot down as many objects as they can remember. The winner is the one with the longest list.

If you’re playing with family and close friends, add a fun twist by having people guess which item relates to whom — Is it the bride’s or groom’s?

Gift Bingo

Another table game to keep guests engaged is gift bingo. 

Provide your guests with blank bingo cards and writing tools. Before the bride opens gifts, have your guests write their guesses in the empty bingo spaces. As the bride-to-be opens her gifts, attendees mark off their guesses on their cards. Whoever gets bingo first wins a prize. Include a box of the bride’s favorite things to make the game more fascinating.

Roast the Couple

Roast the couple is an excellent wedding shower game if you’re holding a Jack and Jill wedding shower. Although couple showers were traditionally held as a fundraising ceremony to give the couple a headstart in life, they have evolved into laid-back, fun events.

While it’s typically a raucous affair, roasts can be adapted to be more light-hearted and playful.

Guests take turns sharing humorous anecdotes, teasing or throwing playful jabs at the bride, groom or both. They can prepare material in advance or improvise on the spot. The goal is to celebrate the pair’s love while delivering laughs and entertainment around the room.

Remember, roasting requires a good sense of humor. It works well with groups that know each other well and understand each other’s boundaries. So, have the planner request everyone to keep the tone light and friendly, avoiding anything too personal or offensive.

Playing Bridal Shower Games

Games are a great addition to any bridal shower and are sure to please the bride and her guests. If you’re wondering how many games should be played at a bridal shower, the answer is as many as time allows. 

Even if a guest doesn’t want to play, they will enjoy watching the others participate. 

Whether you choose the classics or create your own, playing games can be a great way to break the ice, get guests involved and ensure everyone has a good time.