LAUGHTER & STORIES: THE 'WOULD SHE RATHER' BRIDAL SHOWER GAME!

Written By: Bec  |  Last Updated: 07.11.2024

This is such a fun game to play - perfect for breaking the ice AND learning a little something new about that hen of yours (trust me... you won't be prepared for some of the answers!). To learn how to play this 'Would She Rather' bridal shower game, follow the quick and easy steps below.
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WOULD SHE RATHER (QUICK OVERVIEW)

​An engaging activity that adds a touch of laughter to your celebration! To play, give participants a range of fun, amusing and thought-provoking questions. The catch? They have 2 answers to choose from, and they HAVE to pick one (that they think the bride would prefer). For example, 'would you rather be kissed every day or hugged every day?'. As you can see, these questions will reveal a little about each guests' personality (as well as the bride) in a fun and memorable way. Want to mix things up a little? Add fun penalties for those who don't answer questions within a time limit, tailor questions to your event theme, make it all about the big day (e.g. 'would you rather fall whilst walking down the aisle or  fall whilst having your first dance?'), or throw a spanner in the works by finishing the game with a few saucy questions!

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​How to Play the 'Would She Rather' Game:

YOU WILL NEED:​
Playing cards (more info below) and some pens or pencils.

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PREPARATION:
First of all, get those playing cards ready! You can do this by either downloading some pre-made options (click here) or by creating your own.
 
To make the cards yourself, first put together a list of ‘Would She Rather’ questions. These can be about sports, foods, drinks, holidays, etc. Get creative and have fun with it.

Handy Tip:
Keep your hen in mind when putting together the list. Try to pick questions that will bring back memories, or questions that you know will make her smile/laugh.

Example 'Would She Rather' Game Questions

FOR THE FOODIES:

• Tea or coffee?
• Champagne or wine?
• Pizza or ice-cream?
• Mexican food or Italian food?
• Home cooking or take-out?
• Red wine or white wine?
• Chocolate or vanilla?
• Salty or sweet?
• Cook dinner or do the dishes?
• Live without alcohol or coffee?

TECHNOLOGY:

• No internet or no phone?
• Make a phone call or send a text?
• Read a book or watch a movie?
• Scary movie or romantic comedy?
• Video game or board game?

​RELATIONSHIPS:

• Be engaged for 5 months or 5 years?
• Big wedding or elope?
• Be dumped or do the dumping?
• Double date or romantic dinner for 2?
• Kissed everyday or hugged everyday?
• Date night every week or every month?
• Matching tattoos or matching piercings?

OTHER QUESTIONS:

• Go to the past or go to the future?
• Desk job or outdoor job?
• Constant winter or constant summer?
• Get up early or sleep in late?
• Own a dog or own a cat?
• Brand new or vintage/second-hand?
• Party animal or designated driver?
• hotel or camping?
• Live in the country or live in the city?
• Drive the car or be the passenger?
• Stay home or go out?

​Once you have your questions sorted, type them up and print them off. To help you with the overall layout, we’ve included example cards below.
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HOW TO PLAY:
To play, hand each guest/team a card and explain that filling it out is simple – all you have to do is circle the option you think the bride-to-be would prefer.

The team or person with the most correct answers (according to the hen herself) will then win a prize!

​↑ Click here to view this 'Would She Rather' game card ↑

​Alternative Ways to Play This Bridal 'Would She Rather' Game:

SPICE IT UP
Throw a spanner in the works by adding a couple of dirty questions at the end. Nobody will see it coming and the shock will result in a great deal of laughter!

Handy Tip:
​​If you do decide to spice it up a bit, just make sure you know your audience. If anyone is easily offended, or there are underage guests attending, steer clear of the raunchier options. Opting for questions that add cheek without being too naughty, instead!



PENALTIES
Set a time limit. If someone in the group can't make a decision before the time is up, they are 'penalised'! This could mean taking a sip of their drink, downing a shot, or completing a funny dare.

Alternative:
Rather than a penalty, the person who can't decide in time is eliminated from the game. Whoever is left standing at the end is your winner (or winners!).



THEME IT
Create your questions around the event theme (e.g. burlesque, wine, pirates, the 90's) or topics that the guest of honour loves (such as food, movies or travel).

​↑ Click here to view/download this pirate themed 'would you rather' game! ↑

​​WEDDING BELLS
Speaking of themes, why not tailor the entire game to the wedding itself! Rather than asking questions about day-to-day life, see what your bride would rather when it comes to one of the BIGGEST days in her life.

Example questions include:

WOUD YOU RATHER...

• Someone show up in a white dress or someone get proposed to at the reception?
• Fall whilst walking down the aisle or  fall whilst having your first dance?
• Have the photographer cancel or  the caterer cancel?
• Small intimate wedding or ​ large, extravagant wedding?
• Traditional white wedding dress or unique and colourful gown?
• Live band at your reception or a DJ at your reception?
• Traditional tiered wedding cake or  a dessert table with a range of options?
• First dance with your partner or  a flash mob dance with your wedding party?
• Beach wedding or  garden wedding?

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We Hope You LOVE This 'Would She Rather' Bridal Shower Game as Much as We Do!

This game is not only fun to play, but may also help you learn a little more about that beautiful hen of yours (trust me... answers can be surprising!).

As always, we absolutely love hearing about these games out in the real world. So, if you have some stories to tell, please share your experience with 'Would She Rather' via our socials or the comment section below.

Have a wonderful time answering, learning and celebrating!

Much love, keep smiling - Bec x
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​P.S. If you're planning a bridal shower AND a hen/bachelorette party - this game can be used at both. Simply swap out sweeter questions for some spicier ones ;-)
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