We love to hate them -- the bridal shower games. Okay, so some of the games may be a little bit embarrassing and goofy but you can make them fun. Besides you are there for the bride anyway so go ahead and try to have a good time being silly. As the host, try to keep the games updated and fresh so that if any of your guests arrive with the thought in their heads that this is just another bridal shower with the same old games you can prove them wrong!

We’ve got a compiled list for you below with a few new games and some updated classics.

Apron Game

Have each guest bring a new unwrapped kitchen utensil. Take the utensil’s and attach to the apron have the bride walk around the room modeling the apron for around two minutes. Make sure you inform the guests to pay attention to the apron. Then have the bride leave the room for a few minutes and instruct the guests to jot down everything they can remember her wearing. Whoever gets the most right, wins! The bride gets to keep the apron and all the utensils!

How well do you know the bride.

Pass out numbered sheets of paper and ask about ten questions about the bride. Some included about she and the groom. Be sure to not make them overly easy but not too tough either. Of course her mother and sisters will now her birth month and probably her favorite food so throw in some toughies for good measure. Whoever gets the most right of course, wins! Sample Questions could be:

How old was the bride when she met her groom? What is the bride and grooms favorite place to eat? What is the bride’s favorite place to shop? What is the bride’s favorite book?

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Here some more bridal shower invitation wording examples:

Let's wrap up our best wishes and shower the bride with love! We're throwing A Bridal Shower for Charlotte Lawson on April 11, 2010 at twelve o'clock noon Honeywell Center Crystal Room 275 West Market Street Wabash, Indiana We hope you can make it! R.S.V.P. to Pamela Gaunt (555) 555-5555 Or Lori Burt (555) 555-5551

A shower we're giving for the new husband and wife for the things they may need as they begin their new life. You're invited to a Bridal Shower for Charlotte Lawson and Jonathon Martinez on April 11, 2010 at twelve o'clock noon The home of the maid of honor 1423 South Lincoln Street Columbus, Indiana Pamela Gaunt Regrets only (555) 555-5555 Lori Burt (555) 555-5551

Don't forget that you may choose any wedding invitation we offer and have it worded as a bridal shower invitation.  Or you may want to shop at our sister site, American Stationery, and browse their selection of bridal shower invitations.

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Here are some bridal shower invitation wording samples:

You are invited to A Bridal Shower for Charlotte Lawson fiancee of Jonathon Martinez April 11, 2010 at twelve o'clock noon Honeywell Center Crystal Room 275 West Market Street Wabash, Indiana Regrets only (555) 555-5555

The bridesmaids of Charlotte Lawson invite you to a Bridal Shower in honor of her marriage to Jonathon Martinez on April 11, 2010 at twelve o'clock noon Honeywell Center Crystal Room 275 West Market Street Wabash, Indiana R.S.V.P. (555) 555-5555

Like a sudden rain on a garden of flowers we want to shower Charlotte Lawson with expressions of love and good wishes at a Bridal Shower on April 11, 2010 at twelve o'clock noon Friendship Parks and Gardens Marion, Indiana Pamela Gaunt Regrets only (555) 555-5555

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There isn't a whole lot of information on "proper etiquette" in the way of bridal shower invitations.  It is definitely not comparable to the plethora of information and rules we have regarding wedding invitation wording.

Of course, you want to keep with the theme of the wedding.  For instance, if the wedding is to be very formal, you would want your shower wording to be formal.  A ladies luncheon and tea shower is obviously a bit more formal than a mixed gender shower with a backyard barbeque.

You can choose cutesy wording that rhymes or just very straightforward who, what, where, when wording.  Keep the information relevant and light.  There is no need to overwhelm your guests with a lot of extra information.

If the bride and groom are registered, this would be an appropriate time to let them know of that.  Most businesses make a little enclosure card that you can just casually slip in with the invitation.  If your bride does not have any or you are surprising her with the shower, you could indicate either on the invitation or a separate cards, i.e. "The bride and groom are registered at Bed Bath and Beyond" etc.

At times, it is a good idea to indicate if food will be served.  Especially if the shower is at an odd time like two o'clock in the afternoon.  If the shower is at noon, guests will most likely assume they will be served at least a light lunch, just like your guests would assume a dinner for a five o'clock shower.

Don't forget to include a phone number of whomever is throwing the shower, not only for guests to reply, but also incase guests need additional information like directions, additional gift suggestions or a dress code idea.