How to Play “How Old Were The Bride and Groom?” Bridal Shower Game + Printables
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If you’re looking for a fun and easy game to get guests involved at your bridal shower, the “How Old Were The Bride and Groom?” game is a perfect choice. This game is both nostalgic and challenging, as it requires guests to guess the ages of the bride and groom in various photos.
It’s a great icebreaker and offers plenty of laughs as everyone tries to figure out how old the bride or groom-to-be was in those adorable (sometimes awkward) snapshots.
What You Need to Play
To play “How Old Were The Bride and Groom?” you’ll need a few simple items:
Photos of the Bride and Groom: Collect a series of photos from different stages of the bride and groom’s lives. Aim for a mix of baby pictures, childhood moments, awkward teenage years, and more recent snapshots. The more variety, the better. We like to have 10 from each. You may need to enlist the help of the Mothers of the Bride and Groom!
Numbered Display: Arrange the photos in a numbered display, either on a poster board or a digital slideshow. Photo banners are also a great way to display the photos and add to the shower decoration.
Pens or Pencils: Enough for all the guests to jot down their guesses.
Answer Key: Keep track of the correct ages for each photo so you can reveal them at the end of the game.
How to Play
Here’s how to get the game going:
Set Up the Photos: Begin by displaying the photos of the bride and groom in a visible area or share them via a continuous slideshow if you have a big enough screen. Number each photo clearly so guests can easily match them to their guessing sheets. Make sure the photos are clearly visible to all the guests.
Distribute Game Sheets: Give each guest a game card and a pen or pencil. Explain that their goal is to guess how old the bride or groom was in each photo. Encourage them to take their best shot, even if they’re unsure – that’s part of the fun!
Collect the Sheets: Once everyone has finished guessing, collect the sheets, and tally the scores. If you want to add some excitement, you can go through the answers one by one, showing the photo again and revealing the correct age.
Announce the Winner: The guest with the most correct answers wins a prize!
Extra Tips
No Time Limit Needed: It’s up to you whether you want set aside a time to play, or just let guests take their time throughout the shower. If you want a set time, 15 minutes is good, otherwise just ask to collect the game cards before the gift opening.
Get Creative with the Photos: Include photos from significant moments in the bride and groom’s lives, like graduation, vacations, or their first date. These make the game more personal and meaningful.
Use a Mix of Easy and Hard Photos: Throw in a few obvious photos, like baby pictures, along with some trickier ones where it’s harder to guess the age. This keeps the game balanced and fun.
Consider a Tie-Breaker Question: In case of a tie, prepare a bonus question, such as guessing the combined age of the bride and groom in their first photo together (or when they met). Or just have multiple prizes if there’s a tie for the winner.
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