An Inexpensive Idea for Bridal Showers / Bachelorette Parties
No matter the tone of the event you’re planning – reserved and dignified or wild and crazy – it is probable that not all the invitees will know each other well, if at all.One thing that all the guests at your event will have in common is that they know the bride and/or groom – so trivia games about the couple should be fun for all.This article has ideas to help you prepare everything, from organizing the games, the kind of questions you can ask, and what you can give as prizes.
Bridal/Couple Trivia
Since not everyone will arrive at the same time, you can write a short-answer or multiple-choice quiz that each guest receives upon arrival.You can ask bride-related questions (Did Anne have braces?Who is Anne’s celebrity crush?How old was Anne when she went on her first date?), or about the couple (Where did James take Anne on their first date?Who asked who to go on the first date? ).One way to find the winner is by simply collecting the quizzes after everyone has finished, or (which is likely to be more fun), give everyone someone else’s quiz to “grade” and see who won.
How Well Do You Know Your Fiancée
You can also meet with the groom a few days before the party and have him answer questions that you think the bride might be able to answer, too. During the party, have the bride sit in a chair in the middle of the room and ask her the same questions, announcing to everyone the answers that her fiancée provided. 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.Who did James go backpacking in Europe with?What does James most admire about you?
Choosing the Right Questions
Your invitees and the tone of the event itself should be foremost in your mind.A bachelorette party is simply not the same as a bridal shower.The relationship of the guests to the bride should be the deciding factor when you consider more risqué questions.If the answer to any given question would make you blush around your boyfriend or husband’s grandmother, then don’t make your friend suffer that embarrassment.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”. Some other cool things for you shower might include baby shower decoration ideas, baby shower hostess gifts or baby shower favors.
Cool Prizes
Again, it is important to award prizes that fit with the theme of the party and the tastes of your guests.None of the following ideas cost more than ten dollars – most are much less. For more dignified gatherings, a framed photo of the bride and groom, or a delicate scented candle might be appropriate – still romantic, but not explicit.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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