Planning a bridal shower and want to make it unforgettable? Whether you’re the maid of honor, a bridesmaid, or the bride’s bestie, this playful list of 25+ bridal shower games will help you throw a party filled with laughter, love, and photo-worthy moments. From quick icebreakers to creative team games and sentimental keepsakes, there’s something for every guest and every vibe.
Let’s get the party started!
Low-Effort Icebreakers (Minimal Setup, Maximum Fun!)
1. Who Knows the Bride Best?
Guests answer fun questions about the bride—from her favorite movie to her dream honeymoon spot.
DIY Tip: Print a cute quiz sheet or display questions on a whiteboard.
Supplies: Pens, printed sheets (or go digital with phones!), a prize for the winner.
2. Would She Rather?
List “this or that” questions (e.g., coffee or tea? Mountains or beach?). Guests circle what they think the bride would choose!
Setup Tip: Have the bride reveal her choices at the end for a fun twist.
Printable Idea: Use hearts or engagement rings as answer markers.
3. Bridal Shower Bingo
Each guest gets a bingo card filled with possible gifts (e.g., “blender,” “lingerie,” “kitchen towels”) and marks them off during gift opening.
Keepsake Hack: Laminate blank cards for reusable fun!
Supplies: Printable bingo cards, pens.
4. Guess the Age
Display a board with photos of the bride at different ages—guests guess how old she is in each one.
Setup Tip: Hang photos on string with clothespins for a Pinterest-worthy display.
Supplies: Printed photos, numbered guessing sheets.
5. Emoji Love Songs
Guests guess the romantic song based on a string of emojis. 🎶 Example: 👰❤️🏃♂️ = “Chapel of Love”
Printable Bonus: Create your own emoji quiz sheet for everyone to fill out.
Hilarious Group Games (Bring on the Laughs!)
6. Toilet Paper Wedding Dress
Split into teams and give each a few rolls of toilet paper. They’ll design a gown on one “bride” per team—then strut down the “aisle!”
Photo-Worthy Tip: Snap a fashion show at the end and crown a winner.
Supplies: Toilet paper rolls, optional veil/headpieces.
7. Pass the Bouquet (Hot Potato Style)
Play love songs while guests pass around a fake bouquet. When the music stops, the person holding it answers a question or dares!
Ideas: “Tell your worst dating story” or “Do your best wedding dance.”
Supplies: Silk bouquet, speaker with playlist.
8. What’s in Your Purse?
Guests earn points for having certain items in their purse—from lip gloss (1 pt) to a phone charger (5 pts) to… a tampon (10 pts!).
Customization Tip: Make a themed checklist for bonus bridal items!
Supplies: Printable checklist and pens.
9. Mad Libs: Wedding Edition
Guests fill in blanks for nouns, verbs, and adjectives—then read out hilariously twisted wedding stories.
Setup Tip: Provide glitter pens or pastel markers for extra flair.
Supplies: Pre-written mad libs, pens.
10. Bridal Pictionary
Draw classic wedding items (e.g., garter, honeymoon, first dance) and have teams guess.
Fun Twist: Use a whiteboard or go digital with drawing apps.
Supplies: Timer, cards with prompts, markers.
11. Name That Love Song
Play 10-second snippets of famous love songs—whoever guesses the most wins!
Make It Sweet: Feature songs from the bride and groom’s relationship.
Supplies: Speaker, playlist, answer cards.
12. Don’t Say “Bride!”
Give each guest a clothespin. If someone says “bride,” they lose their pin. Person with the most pins at the end wins!
Bonus Tip: Pick taboo words like “ring” or “wedding” for more challenge.
Supplies: Clothespins or themed clips.
Sentimental Favorites (Cue the Happy Tears!)
13. Advice for the Bride
Set up a station where guests write heartfelt (or cheeky!) advice on cards.
DIY Keepsake: Collect them in a scrapbook or decorated jar.
Supplies: Cards, pens, a box or book.
14. Date Night Ideas
Guests write fun, creative, or romantic date ideas for the newlyweds.
Pro Tip: Use mini envelopes or popsicle sticks for extra charm.
Supplies: Cards or sticks, a container.
15. Wishes for the Couple
Each guest finishes sentences like “I hope you always…” or “Your love will…” and the bride keeps them forever.
Frame It: Display a few on a bulletin board at the wedding!
Supplies: Printable cards, markers.
16. Memory Match: Couple Edition
Make a memory card game using details about the couple’s life (e.g., “first date,” “engagement spot”).
Personal Touch: Include photos or shared hobbies.
Supplies: Custom cards or photo printouts.
17. Love Story Timeline
Have guests piece together key milestones from the couple’s relationship in the correct order.
Supplies: Printed event cards (first date, proposal, vacation), twine or magnetic board.
Printables & DIY Challenges (Interactive + Easy!)
18. He Said, She Said
Create a quiz with funny or sweet statements—guests guess who said it! (“I made the first move” or “I’m the messy one.”)
Setup Tip: Use lips for the bride and mustaches for the groom.
Supplies: Printables and pencils.
19. Bridal Scattergories
Choose a letter and have guests fill in words for categories like “Wedding Dress Designer” or “Honeymoon Destination.”
Setup Tip: Award creativity, not just speed.
Supplies: Scattergories sheets, timers.
20. Find the Guest
Guests get a sheet with statements like “Has been married 10+ years” or “Met the bride in college.” They must find someone in the room who fits each.
Goal: Spark conversation and mingling.
Supplies: Printable game card.
21. Memory Lane
Ask guests to write down a memory they share with the bride. Read them aloud and let the bride guess who wrote it!
Heartfelt Bonus: Collect and gift them in a keepsake box.
22. Bridal Emoji Pictionary
Decode common bridal/wedding terms in emoji form (e.g., 👰💍 = bride-to-be).
Easy Setup: Printables or digital on a screen.
Supplies: Emoji sheets, pens.
23. Ring Hunt!
Before the shower, hide plastic rings around the venue. The guest who finds the most wins!
Setup Tip: Hide them in funny or tricky places.
Supplies: Plastic rings, optional prize.
Bonus Keepsake Ideas (That Double as Games!)
24. Polaroid Guest Book
Guests snap a photo, write a short message, and stick it in a scrapbook for the bride.
Supplies: Instant camera, scrapbook, washi tape, pens.
25. Design-a-Wedding-Cake Contest
Give guests blank cake templates and colored pencils to design the ultimate wedding cake.
Fun Twist: Bride picks her favorite, and it becomes the “dream cake”!
Supplies: Printouts, markers, optional glitter or stickers.
26. Bride Libs (Custom Mad Libs)
Have guests fill in funny love stories with the couple’s names, wedding day drama, or future plans. The results? Totally frame-worthy.
Final Tips for the Perfect Bridal Shower Game Day
- Prep a few games ahead of time, but don’t feel pressured to play them all.
- Have a mix of silly and sweet games to appeal to different personalities.
- Set up a game station or rotate through games depending on group size.
- Offer prizes like mini candles, face masks, or wine stoppers to keep things exciting.
- Use signage and printed cards to help games run smoothly.
Ready to make memories that’ll last a lifetime? These games are designed to spark joy, laughter, and a few happy tears—because the best bridal showers are the ones filled with love and laughter.
Let the games (and the giggles) begin!