This past weekend I hosted a bridal shower for my brother's fiance at a beautiful country club. I wanted to inject some fun and color into the event and still communicate a luxury feeling. Here are some great ideas for bridal shower games and favors when you are hosting a large amount of people. Also, I have listed a great sentimental gift idea for the bride.
A SENTIMENTAL POEM AND GIFT IDEA FROM THE BRIDESMAIDS
Each bridesmaid takes turns reading a line.
POEM:
A Basket of Candles For [insert Bride's name]A basket of candles that come in a pair. In all different colors, for you two to share
The white ones burn first. They are wrapped in white lace
To celebrate your first married night In your new chosen place.
The green pair is taller, and also much thinner.
Burn with the first company, you have over for dinner.
The dark blue candles are for after your first fight.
Use them to burn while making up all night.
Pink candles set the mood and pave the way.
For your first married Valentine’s Day.
Now, when your first year of marriage is through.
The cream anniversary pair, will light for you two.
Red candles aflame, both your futures are bright.
Celebrate promotions you’ve worked toward with all of your might.
By this time we hope, maybe, just maybe.
You can light the purple ones, on the birth of your baby.
And just when you thought you’d put these away.
Take the light blue ones out-for your fifth anniversary day.
Now just one more pair left - for the big 2 5.
The anniversary pair that will keep your love alive.
Congratulations [insert Bride and Groom's names].
On the start of your forever.
May the two of you always be happy together.
And burn these candles.
Just the way we said.
But please don’t forget-blow them out before bed!
SOPHISTICATED BRIDAL SHOWER GAMES IDEAS FOR LARGE GROUPS
BRIDAL POEM:
Someone reads this poem and everyone keeps track of their points. If you have multiple winners then draw out of a hat-
Please give yourself 1 point if you are wearing something old.
Please give yourself 2 points if you are wearing something new.
Please give yourself 5 points if you are wearing something borrowed.
Please give yourself 5 points if you are wearing something blue.
Now count all of your jewelry, necklaces, rings and such. They are worth 1 point each, how many are you wearing? Let’s see how much.
Congrats to the ladies who have wedded bliss, give yourself 5 points for this.
Roses are red and violets are blue, if you’re wearing flowers then you get 2.
In a month, (insert bride's name) will walk down the aisle. Give yourself 5 points if you are carrying a nail file.
June is for brides, September is too. If your birthday is in either of these months. Give yourself 2.
White is for brides, red is for love. Give yourself 5 points if you are with your first love.
This game is over, wasn’t it fun? Count up your points and let’s see who has won!
WORD SCRAMBLE (What's in a Name):
Print out paper with them names of the bride and groom. Everyone has to make as many 4 letter plus words with the letters in both of the names. People get 5 minutes.
WEDDING DATE:
The person who has a birthday closest to the wedding day wins a prize.
LOVE SONGS:
Guests have 5 minutes to write down as many songs that contain the word love in it. The person with the most wins.
SOPHISTICATED AND STYLISH FAVOR IDEA
Purchase glass hurricane vases and baskets in all different sizes. Filled different jars and baskets with fun beauty products- shower gels, body spray, lip gloss, bath salts, and mini nail polishes. Set up bright colored small bags with pink tissue paper and guests get to pick 3 items to build their own favors. This was a huge hit with all of the guests.
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