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.  One of the best ways to break the ice and have fun is by playing trivia games based on the bride and/or groom, since the couple is probably the one thing all your guests will have in common and will be interested in.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.

Who Knows the Bride/Couple Best

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?What is Anne’s favorite television show?Who was Anne’s first boyfriend?), or about the the bride and her fiancée (How were Anne and James introduced?What did James bring as a gift on their first date? ).One option is for you to take everyone’s quizzes and “grade” them yourself, or (which is more fun), give each guest someone else’s quiz and then go around to see who answered the most correctly.
In the Hot Seat

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, place the bride in the middle of the room and have her answer the same questions that you asked her fiancee; you then announce the answers provided by her fiancée.Not only will the bride get the chance to tell the stories behind her answers – especially if they differ from his – she may get to hear some romantic things she didn’t know.What is James’s favorite childhood memory?What does James most admire about you?

How to Choose Your Questions

Your invitees and the tone of the event itself should be foremost in your mind.Bridal showers are usually different in tone and setting than bachelorette parties.The relationship of the guests to the bride should be the deciding factor when you consider more risqué questions.As a rule of thumb, if the question is something you wouldn’t want your own mother-in-law hearing the answer to, avoid putting your friend in that position.You need to strike a balance with your topics, not making anyone uncomfortable – or bored, either. If your looking for some exciting things for your shower try homemade baby shower favors, baby shower hostess gifts or baby shower games.

Cool Prizes

Once again, keep in mind the tone of the party and your guests’ preferences when considering prizes.None of these ideas will break the bank.If your event is not of the “naughty” variety, you can still choose prizes which are a tiny bit sexy, such as fragrant bubble bath or an assortment of chocolates.On the other hand, if the party is more on the provocative side, your prizes can match – perhaps thongs or massage oil.
Playing trivia games is a guaranteed way to ensure that both the bride and her guests will have as much fun as possible – without you having to break the bank.


  
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