No matter what kind of party you’re having – tame or risqué – it’s likely you’re bringing together a group of people who do not know each other 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.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

One idea is to create a multiple-choice or short-answer quiz which you can hand out as people arrive for them to fill out at their leisure.The questions can be bride-related (When is Anne’s birthday?What is Anne’s favorite television show?Who was Anne’s first kiss?), or about your friend and her fiancée (Who introduced Anne to James?Did Anne and James kiss good-bye 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.
A Match Made in Heaven

You may also get together with the bride’s fiancée previous to the event, having him answer questions that she may also know the answers to.Later in the party, ask the bride to sit in the center of the room; you ask her the same questions you asked her fiancee and compare answers.Sometimes the bride and groom will be in total disagreement, so this gives the bride a chance to tell anecdotes, as well as perhaps hear some surprisingly romantic comments from her fiancee.Who did James go backpacking in Europe with?What aspect of your personality used to annoy James, but he likes now?

What Should the Questions Be About

Make sure you don’t lose sight of your guests and the type of gathering you’re planning.Bridal showers tend to be more reserved events, as compared to bachelorette parties.  Save the risqué (overly sexual or personal) questions for the bride’s more intimate friends.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.Try to find questions that are neither boring nor too scandalous – that way, everyone will have a good time. Some other cool things for you shower might include free baby shower ideas, baby shower hostess gifts or baby shower games.

Think of some Good Prizes!

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.For a more reserved event, you can consider prizes which still say “love” or “romance,” without being “improper,” such as a scented lotion or Hershey’s kisses.  In the case of livelier parties, the options are limited only to your knowledge of the guests’ tastes, but could include a pair of lacy underwear or sexy black nail polish.
With a bit of planning, you can be sure that both the bride and her friends and family will have an unforgettable experience – at a low cost to you.

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