Are you planning a bridal shower for a special Mrs.-to-be, and in need of some fun and festive wedding-themed activities to include in the event? This is the blog post you’ve been looking for! My partner company, Weddingstar Inc. and I have just the thing to make the next bridal shower you throw an event guests won’t soon forget.

Why throw a bridal shower? The most obvious reason is to celebrate the bride, of course! Showering a new wife-to-be with gifts like housewares, home decor, lingerie and more, to take with her into the next stage of life, has been a long-standing tradition for over a century. This Is one tradition that is here to stay!

Aside from celebrating the bride, there is another huge perk to throwing a shower. It is the perfect way to introduce the bridal party, the bride’s family, and her soon-to-be in-law’s to one another ahead of the big day. Having inside jokes and fun memories of the shower will set the tone for a fantastic wedding day, and create new friendships that just may last long afterwards!

Preparing activities and talking points beforehand is a great addition to any party, as it makes it that much easier for guests to mingle and mix without the added pressure of coming up with small talk. Cocktails help too, of course (check out these signature Weddingstar cocktails for inspiration!), however bridal shower games prepared by the hostess ahead of time are the perfect way to encourage amusement for all.

The games you choose will set the tone for the event, so it’s important to choose the right ones. Playing a few on-theme games are not only a fantastic icebreaker, but also offer an opportunity for everyone to bond, share laughter, and create unforgettable memories.

How should you choose which games to play? You’ll want to choose a few different types, to keep guests engaged and interested throughout. We suggest choosing a few written games, as well as a few physical ones. That way there is something for everyone, and more introverted guests (there are always a few!) can choose which to participate in. This leads us to another important piece of advice to consider: if a guest would rather sip a cocktail and observe, give them the space to participate if they choose to. The best hostess is one who keeps things light, fun, and welcoming for all!

A tip to encourage participation: offer a selection of fun prizes, like makeup, jewelry, candy, snacks, home decor and fashion items. You don’t have to spend a lot by any means, as even a selection of hair accessories, beauty products, candles and sweets from your local bargain shop will do the trick! Display them in a few baskets around the room, and provide ‘goody bags’ for guests to stow their winnings in (we’ve provided a few Weddingstar options in this post). You may be surprised at how quickly guests get their ‘competitive’ hats on once they see the treats. Your bridal shower will soon become the best they’ve ever attended!

Read on, for 8 on-theme games for your next shower…

1. The Panty Game

This flirty game is the best icebreaker we know! Preparations must be made in advance for this one, so we find it easiest to include a note in your invitations that this game will be played. Have the note read for everyone bring a new pair of panties in the bride’s size. The catch? The guest must choose a panty that matches their personality as closely as possible!

As the guests arrive, provide a basket, box or vase for them to leave their contribution in, where the bride will not see them – an entryway console table, or bathroom counter are great spots. Add a cute sign (“Drop Your Panties here!”) next to the vase if you like!

To play this game, gather everyone into the living space (cocktail in hand), while the Maid of Honour holds each pair up for the bride to see. From here, you can really customize how to play this game! Consider implementing rules such as, ‘3 incorrect guesses and she has to take a drink!’, or, ‘if she gets it on the first try, the guest gets a prize!’.

This game loosens up a crowd like no other, and afterwards the bride has a new collection of undies for her trousseau and newly married life!

Small Glass Apothecary Candy Jar – Footed Globe Bowl With Lid

Large Glass Apothecary Candy Jar – Footed Globe Bowl With Lid, Large Glass Apothecary Candy Jar – Footed Cylinder With Lid

We love Weddingstar’s apothecary jar line for this game.

Shabby Chic Metal Flower Basket

This adorable flower basket works too, and can be used again at the wedding!

Glass Jewelry Box With Rose Gold Edges

Large Personalised Rectangle Glass Jewelry Box – Script Font

Another unique choice? A customized jewelry box for the bride to take home afterwards.

Large Personalised Rectangle Glass Jewelry Box – Miss To Mrs

2. Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Designers

This might be the most on-theme game in the list! To play the toilet paper dress game, you will need the following supplies:

· Toilet paper, and lots of it (2-3 per team)

· Scotch tape (1 roll per team)

· Scissors for each team

· Decorative accents (ribbons, florals, gems, lace)

· Award pins

To play this game, divide guests into teams (it’s okay if they’re uneven!), and have each team select a ‘Bride’. Set a timer for an amount of time of your choosing (10 minutes for a quick game, 30 minutes to let the creativity flow). Then, let the games begin! Using the provided notions, guests will design a wedding dress directly onto their bride using the toilet paper and accents. Afterwards, the bride chooses her favourite as the winner! To add even more flair to this game, order a few of Weddingstar’s bridal party pins and pin them to each dress. Don’t forget the photo op!

Plain Ribbon, Ruffled Fabric Ribbon Trim

Ribbons are a must.

Medium Hand Painted Butterfly (12)

10 Mm Plastic Diamond On 6 Cm Needle

Instead of using tape, some designers may love these gem pins!

Personalised Bridal Party Wedding Pins – Fairest Bride

The perfect award for the perfect dress.

Personalised Bridal Party Wedding Pins – Lips

Don’t forget the runner-up’s!

3. Best Date Night Idea

This is a game where everybody wins! Have each guest write (in detail) their perfect date night. Encourage them to be as specific as they like. After everyone has added their date to the jar, have the Maid of Honour or the bride’s sister reach them aloud to the room. At the end, have everyone vote for their favourite! You can do this anonymously, or instruct guests to sign their name to their idea, the choice is yours. Reward the winner with a prize, though everyone wins with this one by coming away with a variety of new date ideas to try in the future.

Personalised Glass Wedding Wishes Guest Book Jar – Date Night

Personalised Glass Wedding Wishes Guest Book Jar – Advice And Wishes

Weddingstar’s date night jars also come with advice, memory, and well wish cards, so the bride can reuse it at her wedding!

Personalised Date Night Idea Cards For Newlywed Couples – Rustic Love

4. Weddingstar’s Best Advice for the Bride Cards

This game works the exact same way as the Date Night game, but this time each guest offers the bride their sagest advice for a healthy, happy marriage. Again, you can play this anonymously at the get-go, or include the names of each contributor as you read them out. At the end, the winner receives a prize and the bride gets to tuck these special handwritten cards away in her memory box.

Bride To Be Advice Cards – Floral, Aqueous Memory Box Well Wishing Cards

Memory Blocks Wedding Guest Book

Another fun option? Have each guest write their advice on Weddingstar’s wooden block game!

5. Guess How Many Pearls

Celebration Table Pearls – White

A door prize is a must for any shower! Choose a larger prize for this game, and have it on display next to a vase or jar of pearls, marbles, gems, or candies.

Unique and interesting door prize ideas under $100 that will wow guests? A luxe, cosmetic-filled train case from your local beauty counter, a cottagecore style picnic basket set, a satin robe, eye mask and slipper set, a set of trendy wine or champagne glasses with accompanying bottle of bubbly… the possibilities are endless!

Personalized Glass Cylinder Vase – Custom Text

Small Glass Apothecary Candy Jar – Footed Vase With Lid, Large Glass Apothecary Candy Jar – Footed Vase With Lid

6. FIND THE HIDDEN OBJECTS, WIN A PRIZE

This game is one that will appeal to the quieter guests in the crowd, as it requires no instruction other than simply setting out a sign with the rules, and has a ‘treasure hunting’ appeal. Choose a small object in bulk that fits the theme, and hide them all over the main areas of the party; typically the living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Have guests keep their eyes peeled for these objects over the course of the party, and at the end, tally who collected the most. Award them with a prize!

Antique Key Charm Style 4 – Double Hearts (6)

Get creative, but make sure the items are somewhat in plain view to keep the game easy enough for everyone to play.

7. Weddingstar’s Truth or Dare Scratch Game

Most of your guests won’t have played Truth or Dare since they were children, and that makes this one extra fun for everyone! Pro-tips? Keep the ‘truths’ and ‘dares’ light and wedding themed and/or specific to the engaged couple, and at the end, let everyone who participated choose a favour prize.

Truth Or Dare Bachelorette Party Scratch Game – Floral

8. Weddingstar’s Prosecco Pong

Adult Party Drinking Game – Prosecco Pong

When in doubt – pull out Prosecco Pong to liven things up! Make sure to provide some non-alcoholic bubbly so everyone can participate.

Rose Gold & Floral Party Bag – Team Bride

Goody bags also double as wedding day ‘everything’ bags for guests to reuse! Personalize them with names for a thoughtful touch.

Personalised Cotton Canvas Fabric Tote Bag With Gold Strap – Script Font, Personalised Cotton Canvas Fabric Tote Bag With Gold Strap – Bride’s Babe

Large Gold & White Cotton Canvas Fabric Tote Bag

Let the bridal shower games begin! If you liked this post, leave me a comment or connect with me on social media today. Don’t forget to visit Weddingstar, too!

xo, Jamie

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