Okay, so you’re planning a bridal shower and want to keep it classy but also side-splittingly hilarious? Good call. Because let’s be honest — no one remembers the menu, but they do remember Aunt Karen accidentally yelling “banana” during charades. 

Whether you’re the maid of honor, a close friend, or just the self-appointed party queen, you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about 15 funny bridal shower games that guarantee laughs, a little chaos, and unforgettable memories.

1. The Newlywed Game (aka “Does He Even Know?”)

Ah, yes, the ultimate classic. You quiz the bride with questions about her fiancé — and if she gets them wrong? She faces a funny dare or takes a sip of her drink.

Example questions:

• What’s his weirdest habit?
• Who said “I love you” first?
• What’s his dream vacation?

Why it’s hilarious: Watching the bride confidently answer “Hawaii” while the groom said “Vegas” never gets old.

Pro tip: Record the groom’s answers beforehand. Play them back for maximum laughs.

2. Bridal Pictionary (But Make It Chaotic)

Regular Pictionary? Boring. Bridal Pictionary? Absolute gold.

Guests draw wedding-related items like “first dance,” “honeymoon disaster,” or “cold feet.” The catch? They have 20 seconds, and everyone yells guesses at once.

You’ll be amazed at how many people can’t tell the difference between a “veil” and a “toaster.”

Why it works: It’s fast, loud, and interactive. Plus, the bride gets to keep the doodles for memories (or blackmail). See this lovely bridal bingo game here!

3. The “Who Said It?” Love Quotes Game

Print out romantic quotes — some from the bride and groom, and others from movies or songs. Guests must guess whether the line came from the couple or from Hollywood.

Example:
“Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” — Movie or the groom?

What makes it fun: It exposes just how dramatic people can be in texts.

4. Pass the Bouquet (Hot Potato with Petals)

This one’s simple and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Everyone sits in a circle, passes a fake bouquet while music plays, and when the music stops, whoever’s holding it must complete a silly dare.

Think:

• Do your best bridal walk in slow motion.
• Share your worst dating story.
• Pretend you’re giving wedding vows to your dessert.
  

It’s zero setup and maximum giggles.

5. Guess the Dress Sketch Challenge

Give each guest a paper and a pencil. The bride describes her wedding dress — but only with words (no hand gestures!). Guests sketch what they think it looks like.

When everyone’s done, the bride chooses the funniest (and most horrifyingly inaccurate) sketch as the winner.

FYI: Some of these drawings will look more like a lampshade than a gown.

6. “What’s in Your Purse?” — The Bridal Edition

This one always exposes someone. 😂

Create a points list of random purse items: lipstick (5 points), safety pin (10 points), gum (2 points), spoon (30 points — because seriously, who?).

Winner: The guest with the highest score.

Why it’s funny: You’ll find out who’s basically carrying a survival kit and who just brought their phone and vibes.

7. Wedding Mad Libs (For the Drama Queens)

Print a short “wedding story” with blanks for adjectives, nouns, and verbs. Let guests fill them in before reading aloud.

Example:
“On their wedding day, the bride looked [adjective] as she danced like a [animal] to impress her [noun].”

The results? Pure chaos and uncontrollable laughter.

8. “How Well Do You Know the Bride?” Quiz

Think you know the bride? Think again.

Create a funny quiz with questions like:

• What’s her go-to karaoke song?
• How many times did she rewatch Friends?
• What’s her biggest pet peeve?
  

Whoever scores highest wins a prize — or better yet, the last cupcake.

Pro tip: Make one or two answers purposely absurd to see who guesses them anyway.

9. The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Game

An iconic bridal shower tradition that never dies — and never stops being hilarious.

Split guests into teams. Each team has 10 minutes to create a “wedding dress” out of toilet paper.

Judging criteria:

• Creativity
  
• Runway confidence
• Durability (aka: did it survive the walk?)

The bride chooses the winning “designer.” Expect fashion week-level chaos.

10. Lip Sync Love Battle

Because karaoke is great — but fake karaoke with bad lip-syncing? Even better.

Have teams perform famous love songs (think: Endless Love, Crazy in Love, I Will Always Love You) with over-the-top dramatics.

Bonus points for props or interpretive dance moves.

Why it’s gold: It gets even the shy guests out of their shells. Plus, there’s always that one friend who goes full Beyoncé. Customise your water bottle labels according to your choice here!

11. The “Don’t Say Bride” Game

When guests arrive, hand them a clip, ring, or pin. Tell them they can’t say the word “bride” all night.

If they do, someone else takes their pin. Whoever collects the most pins by the end wins.

What makes it funny: You’ll watch people fumble mid-sentence — “I can’t wait to see the br— the woman of honor!”

It’s chaos wrapped in manners.

12. The “Emoji Love Story” Challenge

Text-savvy friends will love this one. Give each team a list of emojis that describe a famous love story or rom-com. They must guess the movie or phrase.

Example: 💍🚢❄️💔 — Titanic!

Why it’s brilliant: It’s fast, funny, and gives everyone that “I totally knew it!” moment.

13. “Bride or Groom?” Baby Photo Guess

Ask both the bride and groom for baby pictures — but here’s the twist: mix in some random celebrity baby photos, too.

Guests have to guess who’s who.

Results: Chaos, laughter, and someone insisting the groom looks like baby Justin Bieber.

14. “Never Have I Ever: Wedding Edition”

Classic game — bridal style. Everyone holds up five fingers and takes turns saying “Never have I ever…” with wedding or dating-related prompts.

Examples:

• Never have I ever dated a best man.
• Never have I ever been to three weddings in one summer.
• Never have I ever caught the bouquet.
  

The laughter (and confessions) will flow faster than the prosecco.

15. “Bridal Charades: Wedding Gone Wild”

Charades, but make it chaotic. Write phrases like:

• “Cold feet before the ceremony.”
• “Drunk uncle on the dance floor.”
• “Bridezilla meltdown.”
  

Split into two teams and let the acting begin.
Watching people mime “wedding registry argument” should honestly be a Netflix series.

Tips to Make the Games Even Funnier

Because let’s face it — a good game is all about delivery.

1. Keep the Prizes Playful

Don’t hand out gift cards or candles (boring!). Go for funny prizes like:

• Mini bottles of wine labeled “Bridal Survival Juice.”
• Sleep masks that say “Wake Me Up Married.”
• Tiny tiaras.

The goal? Keep it light and laughter-filled.

2. Create a “Bride Squad Scoreboard”

Let each guest earn points throughout the day — not just for winning games, but for extra sass or creativity.
At the end, crown someone MVP (Most Valuable Partygoer).

Trust me, people will start competing like it’s the Olympics.

3. Mix Personality Types

Not everyone loves to act or draw. Rotate between funny, creative, and guessing games to include everyone.

Because the quiet cousin who hates charades might absolutely dominate “What’s in Your Purse?”

Bridal Shower Game Setup Tips

You don’t need to go full Martha Stewart to pull these off. A few quick tips make a huge difference:

• Prep game cards and materials in advance. (No one wants to print during the party.)
• Keep it short. Each game should last about 10–15 minutes.
• Use music! Background tunes instantly boost energy.
• Don’t overplan. 5–6 games are plenty — the rest should be mingling and mimosas.

Remember, it’s not a boot camp; it’s a celebration.

Personal Favorite Combos (IMO)

If I had to pick my top three for an unforgettable shower:

1. Toilet Paper Dress — the photo ops alone are gold.
2. Lip Sync Love Battle — pure, glorious chaos.
3. The Newlywed Game — always hilarious, especially when the bride thinks she “definitely knows” and immediately bombs.

These three together bring energy, laughter, and sentimental moments without dragging on.

Why Funny Games Make the Best Bridal Showers

Let’s be honest , bridal showers can get too formal if you’re not careful. Everyone’s sipping tea, complimenting centerpieces, and pretending they’re not bored. Funny games fix that instantly.

They break the ice, keep guests talking, and make sure the bride actually laughs instead of politely nodding.

And honestly? The laughter is what everyone remembers — not the gift wrapping or table settings.

Final Thoughts: Keep It Fun, Keep It You

At the end of the day, there’s no “right” way to throw a bridal shower.
But if your guests are laughing, bonding, and posting stories tagged #BestBridalShowerEver, you nailed it.

So grab that mimosa, cue up some Beyoncé, and let the chaos begin. 💍

Oh — and pro tip? Always have extra toilet paper on standby. For the game, obviously. 😉