November 23rd, 2009 by admin

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.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 Well Do You Know the Bride/Couple

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.The questions can be bride-related (When is Anne’s birthday?What is Anne’s favorite television show?Who took Anne to prom?), or about the the bride and her fiancée (How were Anne and James introduced?  What did James say at the end of 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

Another option is to meet with the groom previous to the event and ask him questions the bride should know the answer to.  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.Often the bride will get to hear some surprising compliments, and the guests may get to hear anecdotes, especially if the questions are a bit scandalous or if she disagrees with her fiancée.What is James’s favorite childhood memory?What does James like best about your personality?

How to Choose Your Questions

Remember to consider your guests and the type of event.A bachelorette party is simply not the same as a bridal shower.Try to save the “frisky” or more personal questions for events where most of the guests are quite close to the bride.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.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 free baby shower ideas, baby shower sayings for cake or baby shower games.

Come up with some prize ideas

Once again, keep in mind the tone of the party and your guests’ preferences when considering prizes.Any of these options can be purchased without breaking your budget.  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.If your party is more on the wild side, you can get as explicit as you feel your guests will enjoy – scented condoms or flavored lubricant might be an option.
Trivia games let you save money and still show the bride and her guests a great time.