Key Takeaways
- Prepare a list of 20 diverse questions, like childhood memories or favorite foods, before the bridal shower begins.
- Distribute game cards as soon as guests arrive, making sure everyone has a copy to participate.
- After playing, swap game cards for scoring to keep it engaging, and then announce the winner with a small prize.
After one of your loved ones gets engaged, you may start looking ahead to their nuptials, considering your outfit, accommodations, and gift. However, before they say "I do" to their partner, there are often a number of pre-wedding events to celebrate the couple, including an engagement party, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and a bridal shower. And while the big day is the couple's to plan, as a close friend or family member of the duo, you may volunteer to host one of the other fetes that occurs before the ceremony.
If you're organizing the bridal shower, you may start brainstorming the theme, guest list, and, of course, the activities for the affair. While there's no standard format you have to follow when it comes to this type of celebration, many choose to incorporate a few bridal shower games into the festivities. You may decide to play a round or two of "Newlywed Trivia," quizzing the bride—and her partner–on how well they really know each other, or you may opt to set up a version of "Pin the Veil" for a lighthearted activity that's perfect for guests of all ages. However, if you want to truly test the knowledge of attendees, consider playing "How Well Do You Know the Bride?," a question game that's guaranteed to spur some friendly competition.
Here, we break down how to play this bridal shower question game—and provide a set of inquires for you to use during your celebration.
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How to Play "How Well Do You Know the Bride?"
Luckily, you don’t need any special equipment or props to play this game. Here’s how to get started.
Step 1: Create a List of 20 Questions
The first step is simple: You need to come up with a list of 20 questions for everyone to answer. Try to include a range of queries—from obvious to funny to deep. Another tip? Avoid tailoring the game to yourself. Instead, make it as general as you can.
Step 2: Prep Your Game Cards Early On
Before the bridal shower starts, be sure to prep your game cards. This ensures you have enough copies for everyone, as these cards are essential to playing the game. If you don't have the best handwriting or don't want to write out individual sheets, type everything up and print out copies for guests to have.
Step 3: Hand Out the Game Cards to Guests
Coming up with a quick and effective way to hand out the game cards will ensure the bridal shower runs smoothly and on time. For example, you might find that it’s easiest to put the printouts in party bags for guests to grab upon arrival. Then, once the event is in full swing, tell guests that they'll need to fill out their cards by a certain time.
Step 4: Have Guests Swap Their Game Cards
Once all the attendees have answered their questions, ask everyone to swap cards with one another for the grading portion of the game. (Trust us, this game is more fun when you aren't grading your own sheet.)
Step 5: Have the Bride Answer Each Question
In front of all of the attendees, have the bride answer each question that's listed on the game cards. As she's answering, tell each guest to grade the sheet in front of them.
Step 6: Tally Up the Final Scores
Once the bride has answered every question, tally up all the scores; whoever has the highest score is the winner. After that, ask everyone to deliver the game cards back to their original owners.
Step 7: Give the Winner a Prize
While prizes aren't required, it's a nice touch to have a gift ready for the highest-scoring guest. It doesn't have to be extravagant. Opt to give them a box of chocolates or a bottle of bubbly.
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20 "How Well Do You Know the Bride?" Questions to Consider
Stuck on what to ask attendees? Here are a few questions to consider adding to your game cards.
Nostalgic "How Well Do You Know the Bride?" Questions
Take a journey down memory lane by including a few questions about the bride’s past. Consider asking about some of her "firsts" during her younger years, such as her first job, teenage crush, and first pet.
- What was the bride’s first job?
- When was the bride’s first kiss and who was it with?
- Who was her celebrity crush as a teen?
- What was her favorite subject at school?
- What was the name of the bride’s first pet?
Quirky "How Well Do You Know the Bride?" Questions
"How Well Do You Know the Bride?" is supposed to be fun, so throw some quirky questions into the mix for good measure. These inquiries should spark conversations, get the guests giggling, and even elicit bizarre answers.
- Who is her celebrity crush?
- What is her go-to karaoke song?
- What is her hidden talent?
- What is the bride’s favorite dessert?
- How does the bride like her eggs in the morning?
In-Depth "How Well Do You Know the Bride?" Questions
Looking to dig a little deeper? Go ahead and include in-depth questions about the bride, such as queries about her shoe size or details about her family.
- What is the bride's shoe size?
- What is the bride’s middle name?
- What is her zodiac sign?
- When did the bride learn to drive?
- How many siblings does she have?
Relationship "How Well Do You Know the Bride?" Questions
To keep things interesting, add a few questions about the couple and their relationship.
- How long has the couple been together?
- Where did the couple meet?
- In one word, what did she think of the first date?
- Where did they get engaged?
- Where are they going on their honeymoon?
Bridal Shower Question Game Templates
Looking to purchase a version of the game to make the lift on your end a bit easier? Here, we've rounded up some options to consider, depending on the theme of your shower, the personality of the bride, and your budget for the event.
For a Rustic-Themed Shower
Whether you're hosting a rustic-themed shower for your loved one, or it's simply the aesthetic of her upcoming nuptials, these textured paper sheets are perfect to pass out for the question game at her bridal shower. A pack of 50 sheets can be purchased on Amazon.
For a Pop of Color
If you—or the bride—loves a bright pop of color, consider purchasing these pink-and-red sheets for the "How Well Do You Know the Bride?" game at her shower. Rather than being mailed directly to you, these sheets can be digitally downloaded on Etsy, allowing you to purchase the perfect amount for your event.
For a Collaborative Playing of the Game
While every attendee typically fills out their own sheet when playing this game, you also can opt to do it as a collaborative activity. In such a case, you'd draw a card from this deck, read it aloud to the group, and see who can come up with the correct answer.
