When planning a bridal shower, there’s no shortage of ideas for decorations, food, and other activities. But honestly, it’s the games that can make or break the party! Games are essential for breaking the ice, keeping guests entertained, and getting everyone laughing. If you’re searching for the perfect way to add some fun to your bridal shower, we’ve got plenty of ideas. From traditional favorites to creative new takes on classic games, these are the best funny games for bridal showers that are sure to be a hit with everyone.
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1. Desperate Housewives
When it comes to funny games to play at bridal showers, Desperate Housewives is a go-to! It’s easy to set up and can be enjoyed by all ages. If you’re looking for games specifically for an older crowd, you can check out our Older Crowds – Conservative Family Approved list!
To start, you’ll need to prepare index cards with the names of famous married couples written on them (Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively, Ryan Gosling & Eva Mendes, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, etc.). Then have each participant pick one card and act out the wife in charade form (no words allowed only acting). Give everyone 1 minute to see how many they can get correct. The person with the most correct in the allotted time wins!
You can also add a bit of extra fun by giving out prizes for individuals who correctly perform an acting role or for those who guess correctly.
Make sure that you give clear instructions as well as remind people not to use words or gestures when it’s their turn so that everyone has a fair chance at guessing. You might also want to consider providing hints for some of the harder ones if needed. Above all else have fun with the game, it’s a great way to get everyone involved and laughing!
Tip: Craft your list by thinking about which guests are attending. Think about age groups between younger and older generations. This way no one will be stuck with a famous person they don’t know.
2. Who Has The Ring
To play ‘Who Has The Ring Bridal Shower Scratch Off Game’, everyone at the bridal shower will need to take one of the 30 cards in the set. Every card has a scratch-off image with either a “💍” emoji or a humorous losing statement! Two of the cards are winners and 28 are losers.
Have your guests start scratching off their card at the same time and when someone reveals the ring emoji, they should shout “I DO?” ( Get it?) Who Has The Ring?…I Do!! This is sure to create an atmosphere of excitement for everyone playing!
The guests who do not reveal the ring emoji will have to read out their losing statement, which can range from subtle puns to hilarious phrases such as:
- 💎 Sorry you lost, but you’re still a gem!
- I hope you don’t carat all that you lost.
- Losing has a nice ring to it.
- Let’s facet, you lost.
- 🪨 It’s a rock solid loss for you.
The game continues until all cards have been scratched off and all winners have been revealed! It’s a great game that encourages conversations while also providing some fun entertainment for your bridal shower guests.
3. Cake Topper
Cake Topper is a classic bridal shower game that never fails to get the party started. It’s simple, fun, and sure to bring lots of laughs!
Divide your guests into teams of 2-3 people. Give each team 10 plastic cups and a cheap plastic cake topper. Blindfold each player and have them put the items in front of them so they know where they are. Once everyone is blindfolded, tell them that their goal is to build a cake tower with the plastic cups using only their hands. They must also place the cake topper on top of the cake tower without knocking it down once it’s built.
The first team to complete this task first successfully wins! This game can get intense as teams race against one another to finish their cake towers, but it’s sure to bring some laughs along the way as well!
4. Toilet Paper Wedding Dress
When it comes to finding classic bridal shower games that are funny, the Toilet Pepper Wedding Dress game is high on the list for us!
To play the game “Toilet Paper Wedding Dress” at a bridal shower, divide guests into teams of at least 3 people or more. Once each team has been assigned, hand out rolls of toilet paper to each team and designate one person in the group as the “bride.”
Each team then has 15 minutes to create a stunning toilet paper wedding dress for their bride. The dresses must be made only out of toilet paper and must fit over the bride’s body. Creativity is key here – teams should use draping, folding, and tucking techniques to make unique designs that stand out from other teams!
Each bride can accessorize her dress with ribbons, tulle or anything else you can think of that can be found around the house. When time is up, have each bride step forward and show off her creation one by one. As each bride models her dress, guests should cheer and applaud- after all, it’s a festive occasion! When all brides have presented their creations, have the REAL bride decide on a winner based on creativity, uniqueness, ingenuity, and overall beauty: The bride who created the best looking toilet paper wedding dress will be crowned the winner!
5. What’s In Your Purse
What’s In Your Purse is a fun and entertaining game that can be played at any bridal shower regardless of age groups. It’s a great way to get your guests involved in the festivities, and can even be played while the bride-to-be is busy opening up her gifts. Here’s how it works:
Before the bridal shower, you’ll need to create and print out a game card for each player. On each card, list a variety of random items with an assigned point value (usually 1, 5, or 10 points). Examples could include things such as:
- Lipstick (1 point)
- Keys (5 points)
- Wallet (10 points)
- Hand sanitizer (12 points)
When the guests arrive at the bridal shower, give each person a game card and something to write with. Then let them know that they will receive points for all of the items in their purse or bag. Then have everyone go through their purses/bags and award themselves points for each item listed on the game card. The guest with the most points wins!
Make the game more fun by adding a price for 1st and 2nd place! What’s In Your Purse!!?
6. Don’t Say Bride
A hilarious bridal shower game that will have everyone in stitches is “Don’t Say Bride”. To begin the game, have all of the guests write down a word or phrase on a piece of paper and place it into a bowl.
Then, take turns selecting words out of the bowl, but be warned – once a word is selected, no one can say it! The goal of the game is to last as long as possible without saying the forbidden words. Have the bride go first and select any word she’d like. As soon as any guest says that word, they are eliminated from the game. This continues until only one guest remains. Whoever lasts the longest without saying any forbidden words wins!
Tip: This game is fun to play casually while sipping on cocktails and you can spice it up by making the words themed, such as having them all bride or wedding related.
Speaking of sipping on cocktails…. if you’re planning a bridal shower, you’re going to want to include a mimosa bar!
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7. Two Truths and a Lie
Two Truths and a Lie is a hilarious bridal shower game that gets guests laughing AND guessing. The premise of the game is simple: each guest introduces themselves by stating three facts – two truths and one lie. The rest of the guests then have to guess which fact is the lie.
This game is best played with a couple of cocktails 😉
To start, each guest should introduce themselves by saying their name and then three interesting facts about themselves in any order they’d like. Two of these facts should be true, while one should be false. For example, “My name is Sally and I recently moved to France, I’ve never been arrested, and I have never had a speeding ticket”. Guests can either shout out their guesses or write them down on a piece of paper.
This party game can also be modified into a printable trivia question game if desired. For example, you could create multiple-choice questions based on each guest’s introduction.
Start Planning Your Bridal Shower Games
Bridal showers are meant to be fun and memorable occasions for everyone involved. With these funny games you can ensure that your friends and family have an enjoyable time celebrating the upcoming nuptials. Whether you opt for classic favorites or creative new takes on traditional games, these activities will help break the ice between guests and make sure everyone enjoys themselves, all while keeping it lighthearted in honor of your special day! Go ahead, get planning!`
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