If you’re in need of some inspiration for fun, non-cringe bridal shower activities, we’ve rounded up our favourite ideas to keep guests entertained.
From tried-and-true games that’ll get everyone involved to unique activities with a bridal twist, there’s something for every bride on this list.
Usually reserved for daytime – the bridal shower is all about showering the bride-to-be with good wishes, congratulations and gifts. Traditionally, bridal showers have been a little more tame than the typical hen’s parties – but traditional doesn’t mean boring! Just because there’s a grandmother there, doesn’t mean it has to be drab.
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite bridal shower activities to help you plan a fun affair that will keep your besties and relatives (even gran!) entertained. From delicious high teas to fun, non-cheesy games, here’s the best ways to keep everyone happy.
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Here are our top ten bridal shower activities that are actually fun:
1. Floral Workshops
We love the idea of having such a hands-on activity at your bridal shower. It encourages everyone to get involved, no matter what age they are! Get the wedding squad together and head to your favourite florist to create stunning floral arrangements or handmade flower crowns. You could even arrange drinks, nibbles, and classic bridal shower games for later on.
2. Bridal Shower Trivia
Who doesn’t love a round of trivia? Create questions specific to the couple-to-be, including how they met, where their first kiss took place, or who’s more likely to cover the chair in their bedroom with clothes. Or you may dive into some broader wedding-related titbits. This is an excellent ice-breaker for guests, especially if you team them up in two or three groups.
3. Cake Tasting
Cake Tasting is a guessing game that’s as delicious as it is fun! You can either set up a gorgeous cake bar or divvy out bite-sized plates and platters. You may even choose to bake adorable cake pops or cupcakes!
The rules are simple: Each player is blindfolded, takes a bite of the cake, guesses the flavour, and wins if they guess the most correctly! You can also serve some bubbly or tea to cleanse the palette in-between bites.
4. What’s in your Phone?
There are a few ways to play What’s in your Phone? You may prefer the simple ‘Have You Snapped It?’ game, which involves calling out specific images or items your guests may have saved in their gallery. The first to share a picture of their pet or newest clothing purchase wins a point!
The more in-depth version may include points for:
- Password protection
- Specific apps downloaded
- Customised ringtone
- A photo of the bride-to-be
- 100+ contacts
- 1000+ images
- Missed calls during the shower
- Wedding date on the calendar
If you want to get a little fancy, you can always print the list of items using a beautiful stationery supplier.
5. Advice for the Bride
If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed it’s when people announce they’re engaged or pregnant, there’s no shortage of advice. If your bridal shower has people from all generations, then you’ll likely find advice that spans decades of knowledge and experience.
Ask guests to write down a piece of marriage advice for the bride. You can make this a fun and heartfelt moment, or even make it a game where people read their advice anonymously and others try to guess who wrote it.
6. Pottery Classes
Whether you fancy yourself a naturally artistic person or not, there’s no denying that a wine and clay session at a pottery place is a great pick when it comes to fun, non-cringe bridal shower activities. Gather your loved ones and enjoy some wine and nibbles as you craft unique handmade pottery pieces before partaking in some classic bridal shower games.
7. Wedding Movie Charades
Charades is one of the most beloved party games, especially after a few glasses of bubbly! And what better bridal shower activity than Wedding Movie Charades?! From 27 Dresses and Bridesmaids to Mamma Mia, Bride Wars, and Tag — you and your friends can have fun acting out your favourite scenes to jog each other’s memories! You could even have a wedding movie playing in the background for some extra ambience.
8. Pasta Making
Getting together with friends and family, learning a new skill and getting to stuff yourself full of pasta? Where do we sign up!? Replace the late night festivities with an afternoon of finessing Italian food. This pasta class comes to you, so you can supply your own drinks and learn how to roll out the perfect dough. Pasta making is as impressive as it comes, watch out MasterChef!
9. Wedding Pictionary
Whether your guests are naturals with a paintbrush or haven’t touched a pencil in years, Wedding Pictionary is a creative and often humour-filled way to get guests involved. All you need to do is collate a bowl of wedding-related phrases, set up a whiteboard or paper sheets on an easel with markers, divide the group into teams, and take turns guessing!
Whether you wish to print-at-home Wedding Pictionary templates or DIY — this activity isn’t too strenuous to set up.
Wedding phrases may include:
- Mother of the Bride
- Wedding Rings
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Ring Bearer
- Engagement
- True Love
- Bridal Shower
- First Dance
10. High Tea
What could be more perfect for a classy bridal shower than a beautiful high tea filled with delicious bite-sized cakes, dainty sandwiches, and flowing pots of tea? You could create your own high tea at home or head to a gorgeous venue like Dzert in Melbourne to indulge in tasty treats while playing fun bridal shower games.
