It is likely that the guests at your party – be it crazy or low-key – will not all be acquainted with each other, or at least not well.You can help your guests get to know each other and feel more relaxed by playing trivia games based on the bride, or on the couple, since that is the one thing they will all likely have in common.In the next few paragraphs, you’ll find suggestions on structuring the games, the questions you can ask, and the prizes you can award.
How Much Do You Know About the Bride/Couple
Most of the time, not all your guests will arrive at the same time – so create a simple-to-answer quiz (either short-answer or multiple-choice) that you can hand to each invitee as they walk in.The questions can be bride-related (When is Anne’s birthday?What is Anne’s favorite animal for a pet?How old was Anne when she went on her first date?), or about your friend and her fiancée (Who introduced Anne to James?What embarrassing situation occurred on their first date? ). You may collect them at some point after everyone is present and then announce the winner, or (for a more entertaining experience), have everyone “grade” someone else’s quiz and then figure out the winner.
In the Hot Seat
Another option is to meet with the groom previous to the event and ask him questions the bride should know the answer to.Then, during the party, have the bride sit front-and-center, and ask her each of the questions you asked her finacée, revealing what his answers were. This can result in some flattering surprises for the bride, and if a question is particularly interesting or controversial, gives her the chance to tell anecdotes. Possible questions might include: Which of James’s brothers does he feel closer to?What aspect of your personality used to annoy James, but he likes now?
How to Choose Your Questions
Make sure you don’t lose sight of your guests and the type of gathering you’re planning. A bridal shower brunch is not the same as a bachelorette margarita-fest.Try to save the “frisky” or more personal questions for events where most of the guests are quite close to the bride.To avoid subjecting your friend to unnecessary discomfort, only ask questions you would feel comfortable having your own mother-in-law know the answer to.Your goal should be to make sure all your guests are having fun – neither thinking “this is way more than I needed to know” nor “this is so G-rated I feel like I’m in a Disney movie”. If your looking for some exciting things for your shower try baby shower decoration ideas, baby shower hostess gifts or baby shower invitations.
Prizes Are Cool
When you select prizes, make sure to think about the type of event you are having, and the tastes of your guests.All of the following options are quite inexpensive.A sedate bridal shower may have as prizes a silky scarf or perfumed bath salts, which are romantic without being vulgar.On the other hand, if the party is more on the provocative side, your prizes can match – perhaps thongs or massage oil.
It only takes a little planning and some creativity to create a fun time for both the bride and her guests, and for you to save money in the process.
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