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 everyone on this list.
The bridal shower is usually a daytime celebration that’s all about showering the bride-to-be with good wishes, congratulations, and some gifts. And while it’s traditionally a classier and more tame affair than a hen’s party, that doesn’t mean it has to be boring!
To help you plan a fun-filled affair that will keep your besties and relatives (even gran!) entertained, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite bridal shower activities. Read on for all the bridal shower inspo you need — from delicious high teas to fun, non-cheesy games.
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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 as it encourages everyone to get involved, no matter what age they are! Get the gang 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
- Battery 20% or less
If you want to get a little fancy, you can always print the list of items using a beautiful stationery supplier.
5. Name That Tune
Time to ask Alexa to play some of your favourite love songs! Perfect for your music-loving friends, this game involves guessing the love song based on a short snippet. You can either play individually or divide the group into teams. From classic long songs that your grandma adores to modern chart-toppers — you can compile a versatile list so there’s something for everyone. You wish to play your own DJ for the night or assign one of your friends to run the game. Hiring a killer karaoke provider will take this activity to the next level!
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. Cocktail Competition
When it comes to bridal shower activities, we’re all about finding the perfect excuse to enjoy some well and maybe not-so-well-crafted cocktails! For the cocktail competition game, all you have to do is set up a variety of cocktail ingredients and let your personal mixologists work their magic to craft a signature cocktail. The guests with the best drinks win!
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 Mary Eats Cake in Melbourne to indulge in tasty treats while playing fun bridal shower games.
