Free Bridal Shower Games

You don't know what came over you. It was a moment of sheer insanity, and you came back to your senses just a second after. But it was just a second too late. You're committed. Your mission, whether you choose to accept it or not, is to find fun and exciting games for you friend's up-coming bridal shower. You know you don't have the head for this. And even if you did, you certainly don't have the money to plan anything nice. Now that you think about it, you don't even like this girl. Why are you even going to this thing? Okay, take a deep breath. Before you start disowning friends that you've had for years, remember, we're here to help. Repeat after me: It's really not that bad. I can handle this. Good, now where do you start?

Well, it's a good idea to find out who or at least how many people will be at the shower. Also figure out the theme, if any exists. Next, remember this very important rule: planning the shower is one thing. Shelling out the, literally, hundreds of dollars that it takes to make the shower run is a totally different story. Allow me to introduce you to the wonderful world of free bridal shower games. There are so many games out there that are really a lot of fun, and will cost you nothing or next to that.

Advice for the Bride

Play Advice for the Bride, in which every guest gives her heartfelt wisdom or blessing to the bride.

Collage

If you have a lot of catalogues lying around the house, here's a great game to play. Split your guests into small groups, and give them each a magazine, scissors, glue, and a piece of paper. Then instruct each group to make a collage on a specific theme from cut out pictures. Be sure to make them personal by putting in the bride and groom's names or other private details.

Who Knows Her Best

One of the funniest free bridal shower games is Who Knows Her Best trivia game. Have the questions ranging from very general to fairly personal, and see which of her friends really knows the bride best.

Purse Power

Purse Power is another funny game. Make a list of items commonly found in a purse, and then add a few not-so-common items. Assign each item a point value, awarding more points to the more obscure things. See who has the highest score at the end of this game, and give that girl a prize!

Pop the Balloon

Nothing beats this next one (definitely one of the funniest free bridal shower games to just sit back and watch!) Balloon racing is a game of speed and poise. Naw, I'm kidding. The goal of this game is to pop your balloon as fast as you can, and follow the instructions found within. The trick is that the only way you are allowed to bust the balloon is by sitting on it! Bring a video camera for this one!

Like those? Well, here are a few more free bridal shower games.

And the Bride Wore…

This one is really easy. At some point during the evening, ask the bride to step out of the room. Once she is gone, give all the guests three minutes to recall everything that she was wearing. More details score higher points!

Bizarre Wedding Advice

If the standard Advice for the Bride is too corny for you, try this variation. Give each guest two slips of paper. On the first one, have them write a question concerning a problem that could arise in a marriage. On the second one, tell them to give the answer. Collect the papers, and mix them all up so the answers don't fit with the questions. You get some pretty funny advice out of this one!

The Price is Right (not the one you're thinking of)

This game is a cute way of getting the blushing bride ready for the real world of marriage. Have each guest bring a closed item from the grocery store that they have regularly around the house (some examples are dish washing soap, cans of tuna, a box of tissues, or a bag of noodles-tell them not to worry, they'll get it back at the end of the night!). Number the items, and let everyone write down how much they think each product costs in the store. The person who gets the most correct guesses (or the closest guess) can get a prize.

These are just a few of the many fun and amusing games that you can play at your next shower. They're quick, and easy to prepare, as well as being great entertainment. So put back your life savings (and that Xanax you're about to pop). Enjoy these easy, fun, and tried-and-proven keys to a great party.