Bridal Shower Games

What Kind and How Many?

Choose your games carefully, and tailor them to the group at hand. Don't choose a game that requires guests to bare their souls if you know you have a conservative group. Choose age- and personality-appropriate games, and everyone is sure to be enthusiastic.

ESSENTIAL TIP Two to four games during a shower are usually appropriate -- any more, and your guests may start to lose interest. Remember to have plenty of pens and paper on hand, as well as firm surfaces on which to write if guests aren't seated at tables (magazines usually do the trick). And don't forget the prizes!

Prizes

Prizes are a great way to get guests more involved and enthusiastic about playing shower games. But how much should you spend on prizes, and what items are appropriate?

Your best bet is to offer small gifts that will have universal appeal. Ideas include candles, potpourri, body lotions, small perfumes, candy or chocolate, gourmet food items, pretty kitchen towels, small flower arrangements, trinket boxes, paperweights, bookmarks, pens, novelty kitchen timers, bath soaps, small photo albums, sachets -- the list is endless. You may also wish to include one grand prize, such as a bottle of wine or champagne, a basket of lotions and shampoos, or another item you think your guests might like.