Guess the Dress: Fun Bridal Shower Game + Free Printable PDF
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Looking for a bridal shower game that’s fun, creative, and will have everyone laughing? Look no further than the Guess the Dress game. This lighthearted game combines a touch of creativity with just enough friendly competition to make it a hit with all your guests. Whether they’re natural artists or stick-figure enthusiasts, this bridal shower activity will keep everyone entertained.
What’s it All About?
In this game, your guests will try their best to draw what they think the bride’s dream wedding dress looks like. But here’s the twist: they don’t get to see the dress and will have to rely on their imagination (and maybe a few wild guesses). This version of the game is simple to play, fun to watch, and requires minimal effort for the host if you use our free Guess the Dress printable template (available below).
What You Need to Play
This game is easy to set up and doesn’t require much preparation. Here’s what you’ll need:
Printed Guess the Dress game cards – kraft or colored cardstock is perfect if you want to draw a white dress
Markers or pens (enough for everyone) – White pencils or markers are great if you print on kraft cardstock or colored paper
Timer (optional) – If you want to add some extra pressure to the game
Here’s the step-by-step guide to get the fun rolling:
Hand out the supplies: Give each guest a printable card and a marker.
Explain the challenge: Ask everyone to draw what they think the bride’s wedding dress looks like. Emphasize that they must do their best to capture her dream dress based on what they’ve heard or guessed.
Add a time limit (optional): If you want to keep things quick and fun, set a timer for 3-5 minutes. This adds to the excitement and keeps the game moving.
Start drawing!: Once everyone’s ready, start the timer and let the drawing begin! You’ll likely hear a lot of giggles as guests struggle to remember what a wedding dress even looks like.
Reveal the masterpieces: After the drawing time is up, have each guest present their card. Everyone will get a good laugh at the creative (and sometimes unrecognizable) wedding dress designs.
Choose the winner: The bride-to-be can decide how the winner will be chosen: either based on the dress that is closest to the actual wedding dress or something more fun, like the funniest, most creative, or most unique interpretation. If the bride wants to, she can describe her actual dress.
Extra Tips for the Draw the Dress Game
Want to spice things up a bit? Here are a few suggestions for playing Guess the Dress in unique ways:
Let the bride guess: If you want to add another layer of fun, play the game so that the bride has to guess who drew each design. This version adds some mystery and a whole new element of entertainment!
Play some music: Light background music can add to the fun and keep the energy high as guests draw.
Take photos of the drawings: These will make great additions to a bridal shower scrapbook or memory box for the bride to keep.
Group voting: If the bride doesn’t want to choose the winner herself, you can have the guests vote on categories like “Most Artistic,” “Most Likely to Be on a Runway,” or “What Even Is That?”
Guess the Dress is one of those bridal shower games that feels effortless but guarantees big laughs and memories. With just a few supplies and our free printable template, you can set up an activity that gets everyone involved, whether they’re secretly artistic or proudly drawing stick figures! It’s playful, quick, and perfect for breaking the ice. Add it to your lineup of bridal shower games, and you’ll have guests talking about their “designs” long after the party ends.
