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It is likely that the guests at your party – be it crazy or low-key – will not all be acquainted with each other, or at least 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.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

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.These questions can be only about the bride (What sport did Anne play?What is Anne’s favorite television show?Who was Anne’s first boyfriend?), or about your friend and her fiancee (Who introduced Anne to James?What embarrassing situation occurred 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

Another option is to prepare a list of questions and put them to the groom before the party, being sure to ask questions that the bride should be able to know or guess at.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.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.Who did James go backpacking in Europe with?What does James like best about your personality?

How to Choose Your Questions

Remember to consider your guests and the type of event.Bridal showers tend to be more reserved events, as compared to bachelorette parties.If the guests are not intimate friends of the bride, or at least in her age group, it may be best to omit explicit or intensely personal 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.The idea is to create an environment where everyone feels interested in the topics, but not uncomfortable with the amount of disclosure. If your looking for some exciting things for your shower try baby shower decoration ideas, baby shower hostess gifts or baby shower invitations.

Come up with some prize ideas

Remember, the theme of your party and the preferences of your guests should be considered when choosing prizes.None of the following ideas cost more than ten dollars – most are much less.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.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.

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.