Whether your party is a low-key event or a wild free-for-all, chances are the guests will not all know each other, or not well.You should keep in mind that not all your guests will know each other, and that the bride and/or groom will probably be the only thing everyone has in common – organizing trivia games based on the couple will bring everyone together and give plenty of opportunities for laughs.  This article will give you a few ideas on how to structure the games, what kind of questions to ask, and even prizes you can give to the winners.

Who Knows the Bride/Couple Best

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.You can ask bride-related questions (Did Anne have braces?  What is Anne’s favorite movie?  How old was Anne when she got her first kiss?), or about the couple (Where did James take Anne on their first date?What did James bring as a gift on their first date? ).If you like, you can collect all the quizzes after everyone has finished and see who won, or (which is way more entertaining), have the guests grade each other’s quizzes and then determine the winner.
On the Spot

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 is a fun opportunity for the bride to hear things she may not know, and to let her entertain her guests with stories that further explain her (and his!) answers to the questions.Who was James’s college roommate?What does James most admire about you?

Deciding on the Right Questions

Don’t forget about the party’s tone and your guests.A bachelorette party is simply not the same as a bridal shower.The more “intense” questions should be shared only with the bride’s closer (in age or intimacy) friends.A question is probably too extreme if it’s something you would feel uncomfortable having your own mother-in-law knowing about – try not to put your friend in that position.  The idea is to make sure everyone is having a good time – that is, neither bored nor uncomfortable with the topics. If your looking for some exciting things for your shower try homemade baby shower favors, baby shower hostess gifts or baby shower favors.

Come up with some prize ideas

Again, it is important to award prizes that fit with the theme of the party and the tastes of your guests.None of these ideas will break the bank.A sedate bridal shower may have as prizes a silky scarf or perfumed bath salts, which are romantic without being vulgar.Now then, if the event is a bit racier in tone, you can give more scandalous prizes, such as edible underwear or fishnet stockings.
Trivia games let you save money and still show the bride and her guests a great time.

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