If you’re looking for a fun and personal game that gets everyone involved at your bridal shower, Save the Date is the perfect choice! This activity tests how well guests know the couple’s important milestones, from their first date to the upcoming wedding day. Not only is it a lighthearted competition, but it also brings back sweet memories for the bride and groom.
What You Need to Play
To play Save the Date, you’ll need:
Customized game cards (see below)
A list of dates (see our FREE Save the Date guide with a list of suggested occasions)
Pens or pencils for guests
Small prizes for the winners (optional)
How to Play
Before the Shower
Gather the Dates: First, sit down with the bride and gather a list of significant dates that matter to both her and the groom. These can include the date they first met, their first kiss, their engagement day, and, of course, their wedding day. Aim for at least 5–8 dates to make the game challenging but fun. Our free guide can help with ideas
Create the Game Cards: Now it’s time to make your game cards! On each card, list the names of the occasions (e.g., “First Date,” “Proposal Day”) on the left side and assign them a number. On the right side, create a separate column of dates (month and day only) labeled with letters. The goal is for guests to match each occasion to the correct date by drawing lines to connect them, just like those school matching tests, or to write the corresponding letter next to the number. Our free guide provides an empty template to help you out!
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At the Shower
Hand Out the Cards: Print out enough game cards for each guest to have their own. Make sure everyone has a pen or pencil, and let the game begin! Set a time limit to keep things moving—about 5–7 minutes should be enough.
Reveal the Answers: Once time’s up, have the bride reveal the correct answers. Guests will mark how many they got right, and the person with the most correct matches wins! In the event of a tie, you can either give out multiple small prizes or break the tie with a fun bonus question (e.g., “What’s the couple’s favorite restaurant?”).
Extra Tips
Make It Personal: Use this game as a way to share little-known details about the couple. Have the bride give a short story or memory after revealing each date for added fun!
Add a Twist: If your group loves competition, you can split the guests into teams to see who can match the most dates correctly.
Have Prizes Ready: Consider offering small prizes like candles, bath bombs, or cute stationery to the winners. It’s a fun way to reward guests for their knowledge of the couple and to keep them engaged.
Save the Date is a great way to bring everyone together, share memories, and test just how well the bridal shower guests know the couple’s journey!
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