11 Bridal Shower Activities (Not Games And Not Lame)

Bridal shower games are not for everyone. So here’s a list of the best bridal shower ACTIVITIES (absolutely no games here!) to incorporate into your bridal shower to channel organic enjoyment.

1. Bridal Shower Flower Bar

This is a super popular and hands-on activity that’s guaranteed to get everyone involved. It’s perfect for almost any bridal shower theme—whether rustic, chic, or garden-inspired. Plus BONUS POINTS! It creates stunning pictures that everyone will love!

2. Bridal Shower Time Capsule

This is such a rewarding and heartfelt experience for the bride, as she gets to open little notes filled with love and advice from her closest friends and family as the wedding day approaches.

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Not only is it a gift from all her guests, but it also doubles up as a meaningful activity—ask everyone to write something memorable, and seal it up for the bride to cherish forever. This idea is from our unique bridal shower guest book article, where we have a few more creative guest book activities:

3. Candle Making

Candle making is more than just a fun activity—it’s an incredibly thoughtful favor that guests can take home, and every time they light their candle, they’ll remember the celebration.

Set up a DIY candle-making station with various scents and containers, and don’t forget the personalized touch—glitter, dried flowers, or labels that say something cute like “Bride’s Glow” to make it extra special.

4. Succulent Making

Potting succulents is not just cute—it’s a fantastic favor your guests will remember long after the shower. With little plants they can personalize and take home. Set up small pots, succulents, soil, and a variety of decorative items like pebbles or paint pens to add a creative twist to this charming activity!n party—minus the dirt on your shoes!

5. DIY Perfume Station

A DIY perfume station is the ultimate way to create a signature scent for your bridal shower, and who doesn’t want to smell like memories of a fun day? It’s like a mix of science and magic—let your guests blend oils and create a fragrance they’ll wear forever, and each time they spritz, they’ll be reminded of the bridal shower. Just gather some essential oils, perfume bottles, and a few fun labels for a truly unforgettable (and smellable) experience!

6. Cake Decorating

Who doesn’t love a good cake, especially when you get to decorate it yourself? It doubles up as a fun activity and your bridal shower cake—so forget the stress of ordering one. Set up a decorating station with frosting, sprinkles, and edible glitter, and for an extra laugh, throw in a blindfold for the blind cake decorating challenge—prepare for some hilarious (and possibly terrifying) cake creations!

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7. Mimosa Bar

Everyone loves a good mimosa, but imagine having your own mimosa creation station where guests can play mixologist! This activity is super popular because it’s pretty, personalizable, and the photos will have you looking like a brunch queen. Grab some champagne, fruit juices, fresh fruit, and adorable glasses, and let guests concoct their own bubbly masterpieces—cheers to a mimosa moment that’s all your own!

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8. Paint and Sip

What’s better than wine and painting? How about wine, painting, and laughter? This classic bridal shower activity lets guests channel their inner Picasso while sipping on something sparkly, and it’s guaranteed to result in some hilarious art. Set up easels, provide a basic prompt (like “paint your dream honeymoon spot”), and let everyone get creative. Bonus points for adding a little wine-fueled “art show” at the end!

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9. Scrapbooking Corner

A scrapbooking station is the perfect way to turn memories into keepsakes, and it’ll have guests chatting about their favorite moments without forcing the convo. Just lay out some photos, magazines, stickers, and a Polaroid camera so people can snap pics and instantly add them to the scrapbook. Get your guests reminiscing and creating without the awkward “so, tell me your most embarrassing story” vibe.

Cookie making = smell of heaven + a perfect, interactive activity that gets everyone involved. Guests can decorate their cookies with whatever toppings they want, and the best part? They get to take their creations home, and you’ll have some extra delicious favors for everyone to enjoy. Grab some cookie dough, frosting, and sprinkles, and let the guests unleash their inner pastry chef—just be prepared for a cookie masterpiece (or disaster)!

11. Photobooth

Nothing says “memories” like a photo booth packed with props, and everyone loves a chance to act goofy for the camera. It’ll be a fun bonding experience that can get guests laughing and thinking of creative poses.

Not only does it give guests an instant keepsake, but it doubles as a fun activity, too! Set up a backdrop, grab some themed props (feathers, mustaches, boas, you name it), and throw in a Polaroid camera for that extra “old school” touch.

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Now, remember, before you pick your bridal shower activities, make sure you’ve got your menu planned so you can avoid any overlap. Check out this article for all the most mouth-watering bridal shower menu ideas:

And there you have it, fabulous bridal shower planners! We’ve shared our top activities, now go forth and create memories (and maybe a little fun chaos). Hope you had fun reading, and we can’t wait to see you back here for more inspiration!

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