Bridal showers are a wonderful tradition, a time to celebrate the bride-to-be and shower her with love and gifts before her big day. But let’s be honest, sometimes bridal showers can feel a little… stiff. The secret ingredient to a truly memorable and enjoyable bridal shower? Engaging games! Bridal shower games act as fantastic icebreakers, helping guests mingle, laugh, and create lasting memories together. Forget awkward silences – with the right games, your bridal shower will be buzzing with energy and excitement.
Choosing the perfect games can feel overwhelming with so many options available. That’s why we’ve curated a collection of 12 free printable bridal shower games, guaranteed to be a hit with your guests. These games are designed to be easy to play, fun for all ages, and most importantly, they are all available as free printables. Get ready to download, print, and play your way to a fantastic bridal shower celebration!
1. How Well Do You Know the Bride?
Kick off the fun with a game that puts guests’ knowledge of the bride to the test! “How Well Do You Know the Bride?” is a classic for a reason. It’s engaging, personal, and a great way for everyone to learn something new about the guest of honor.
Before the shower, have the bride answer a set of questions about herself – her favorite things, funny memories, and details about her relationship. Create printable game sheets with these questions, and during the shower, guests will try to guess the bride’s answers. The person with the most correct answers wins bragging rights (and maybe a prize!). This game is perfect for sparking conversation and highlighting the bride’s unique personality.
How well do you know the bride printable game sheet
2. Bridal Shower Bingo
Make gift-opening an interactive and exciting activity with Bridal Shower Bingo. Let’s face it, watching someone open gifts can sometimes lose guests’ attention. Bridal Bingo solves this by turning gift-opening into a game everyone can participate in.
Before the gift portion of the shower, hand out bingo cards to each guest. Instead of numbers, the bingo cards will have blank spaces for guests to fill in with gifts they predict the bride will receive. As the bride opens her presents, guests mark off the corresponding gifts on their bingo cards. The first guest to get five in a row – bingo! – wins a prize. This game keeps guests engaged, adds an element of surprise, and makes gift-opening much more entertaining.
Bridal shower bingo printable game card
3. He Said, She Said
Get the groom involved in the bridal shower fun, even if he can’t be there in person! “He Said, She Said” is a hilarious game that tests guests’ knowledge of the couple as a pair.
Prior to the shower, ask the couple to answer a series of “who said it?” questions about their relationship and preferences. For example, “Who is the better cook?” or “Who is more likely to plan a spontaneous trip?”. Create game sheets with these statements, and guests have to guess whether the bride or groom said each statement. This game is always good for laughs and provides fun insights into the couple’s dynamic.
He said she said bridal shower game printable card
4. What’s In Your Purse?
A lighthearted and always amusing game, “What’s In Your Purse?” is a classic icebreaker that encourages a little playful purse-rummaging. This game is incredibly simple to play and guarantees some laughs as guests discover the surprising contents of their handbags.
Provide guests with a printable checklist of items, each with assigned points – common items like lipstick get fewer points, while quirky items like a sewing kit or a foreign coin earn more. Guests tally up their points based on what they find in their purses. The guest with the highest score wins! This game is a great way to lighten the mood and get everyone interacting.
Whats in your purse bridal shower game printable checklist
5. Bridal Shower Mad Libs
For a dose of guaranteed laughter, look no further than Bridal Shower Mad Libs. While not competitive, this collaborative game is all about creating hilarious and memorable stories together.
Guests team up or work individually to fill in the blanks of a pre-written love story with nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, without knowing the context of the story. Once everyone has completed their Mad Libs, take turns reading them aloud. The results are always side-splittingly funny and create a fantastic shared experience for the guests.
Bridal shower mad libs printable game sheet
6. Would She Rather?
Another fun way to test guests’ knowledge of the bride, “Would She Rather?” is a quick and engaging game that presents guests with either-or scenarios related to the bride’s preferences.
Before the shower, ask the bride to choose between two options for a series of scenarios – “Beach vacation or mountain getaway?” or “Coffee or tea?”. Create printable game cards with these “Would She Rather?” questions, and guests guess the bride’s preferences. This game is a great conversation starter and reveals fun insights into the bride’s personality and taste.
Would she rather bridal shower game printable card
7. Bridal Shower Word Scramble
Challenge guests’ minds with a Bridal Shower Word Scramble. This game is perfect for a quieter moment during the shower, perhaps while guests are enjoying refreshments or waiting for the next activity.
Create printable game sheets with a list of wedding-related words that have been scrambled. Guests race against the clock to unscramble as many words as possible. The first person to unscramble all the words, or the person with the most unscrambled words in a set time, is the winner. This game is a fun mental workout with a wedding theme.
Bridal shower word scramble printable game sheet
8. Bridal Emoji Pictionary
Combine classic Pictionary with modern emojis for a fun and visually engaging game – Bridal Emoji Pictionary. This game is perfect for guests of all ages and tech-savviness.
Prepare printable game sheets with phrases or words related to weddings or love represented by emojis. Guests try to guess the phrase or word based on the emoji clues. This game is a creative and entertaining twist on a classic, and it’s sure to generate some laughs as guests decipher the emoji riddles.
Bridal emoji pictionary printable game sheet
9. Find the Guest
Get your guests up and mingling with “Find the Guest,” an interactive game designed to encourage conversation and introductions. This game is ideal for breaking the ice and helping guests get to know each other.
Create printable game cards with a list of characteristics or experiences – “Has traveled to Europe,” “Loves to bake,” “Is wearing blue.” Guests mingle and try to find guests who match each description, writing their names on the corresponding line. The first person to find a guest for each description wins. This game is a fantastic way to energize the shower and foster interaction among guests.
Find the guest bridal shower game printable card
10. Disney Love Songs Game
Tap into everyone’s inner child with a Disney Love Songs Game. This game is universally appealing, as most people are familiar with classic Disney movies and their iconic songs.
Create printable game sheets with a list of Disney love song titles, but without the movie titles. Guests need to match each song to the correct Disney movie. This game is nostalgic, fun, and a great way to celebrate romance with a touch of Disney magic.
Disney love songs game printable sheet
11. Bridal Shower Scattergories
For a game that encourages creative thinking and a bit of friendly competition, try Bridal Shower Scattergories. This game challenges guests to think outside the box and come up with unique answers.
Prepare printable Scattergories lists with wedding-related categories (e.g., “Wedding Venues,” “Something Blue,” “Honeymoon Destinations”). Choose a letter of the alphabet. Guests have a set time to fill in each category with a word that starts with the chosen letter. Points are awarded for unique answers that no one else has. This game is engaging, mentally stimulating, and perfect for showcasing guests’ creativity.
Bridal shower scattergories printable game sheet
12. Bridal Shower Word Search
Wind down or entertain guests during downtime with a relaxing Bridal Shower Word Search. Similar to the word scramble, this game is a great option for a quieter activity during the shower.
Create printable word search puzzles filled with wedding-themed words hidden horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. Guests search for and circle the hidden words. The first person to find all the words, or the person who finds the most words in a set time, wins. This game is a calming and enjoyable activity for guests of all ages.
Bridal shower word search printable puzzle
Tips for Hosting Successful Bridal Shower Games
To ensure your bridal shower games are a hit, keep these helpful tips in mind:
- Game Selection: Choose 3-5 games to keep the energy up without overwhelming guests. Mix it up! Include a variety of game types to cater to different interests and energy levels.
- Preparation is Key: Print all game sheets, gather pens, and have prizes ready beforehand. A little preparation goes a long way in smooth game execution.
- Prize Perfection: Small, themed prizes add to the fun. Think candles, mini succulents, or bridal-themed trinkets.
- Clear Instructions: Explain the rules clearly and concisely before starting each game. Most printable games include instructions, but verbal clarification helps.
- Flexibility Rules: Be prepared to adjust if a game isn’t landing well or if time is running short. Have backup activities in mind.
- Capture the Fun: Encourage photos and videos! Fun game moments are great memories to capture and share.
With these free printable bridal shower games and helpful tips, you’re well-equipped to host a bridal shower that’s fun, engaging, and truly memorable for the bride-to-be and all her guests. Download your free printables and get ready to celebrate!
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