Saturday, April 25, 2009

Best Bridal Shower Games

If you’ve ever planned a bridal shower, you know it takes some ingenuity to come up with a plan that keeps guests entertained and happy once the gifts are opened and the appetizers are gone. It’s always a good idea to do something that focuses on the bride-to-be and provides the opportunity for guests to get to know her and her fiancé better as well, but what could that be? No one wants to endure cheesy games or uncomfortable conversation, so how do you plan a party that guests will talk about for weeks to come?

Experts say it’s all in the games! Although many women are a little hesitant when you mention it’s game time, if you are well prepared with games that are both stimulating and all-inclusive, you’ll find participation will not be a problem, and guests will let go a little and reveal a bit of their fun side. In the end, your guests will leave happy and the party will have been a success. So, how do you come up with the best bridal shower games? Here are a few ideas:

The Nearly Wed Game
To play this game, film the groom answering questions previous to the shower. The questions may include something like, “Who paid on the first date?” or “Who said ‘I love you’ first?” The bride then answers the same questions at the shower, watching the video clip after each answer to see if she was right.

Bride Bingo
Sounds simple, but everyone loves a good game of bingo, especially when it’s personalized. For printable bingo cards go online. There are shops that offer free printing right from your home computer.

Paper Bride
This is a fun game that gets everyone off their feet. Divide guests into teams of three or four. Using one member of each team as a model, the other team members construct a wedding dress using toilet paper (triple-ply works best). The models strut their stuff, and the bride picks her favorite. Fun for everyone!

The Purse Game
Do you know who brought the biggest purse? She could be the big winner! Use this fun checklist to see who has the most - and the most unusual - items in her purse! Play individually, or as teams of 2-3. Give each player (or team) one game sheet and tell them if they have the item listed in their purse, then they can add the appropriate points to their list. For teams, the items can come from any team member's purse. You’d be amazed at what you’ll discover—all from a woman’s purse!

Who’s That Couple?
Just for fun, make color printouts of celebrity couples and leave one at each place setting. Ask guests to identify both people in the photo. And don’t make it too easy—everyone knows Brad and Angelina!

For more game ideas, go online. Some companies offer simple, personalized game boards and ideas for very reasonable prices. Just remember the best games involve everyone there and invite participation. Although most women go to bridal showers to wish the bride well and offer support, planning the right games for your crowd can make the shower a fun experience for everyone present, and the bride-to-be will leave with plenty of happy memories as she anticipates her big day.

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