The bridal shower shoe game is a popular game played at bridal showers, couple’s showers and wedding receptions. This is a very active game for the bride and the groom.
It is entertaining for guests to watch and get to learn more about the couple as they learn more about each other. This game is funny, witty and personal. It gives the first glimpse of the couples interests.
This game is becoming more popular at bridal showers because it is funny and entertaining for guests of all ages. It also is good to play if you know you won’t be playing this game during your wedding reception.
How to play the bridal shower shoe game?
The bride and groom sits back to back with one of each other’s shoes. The host or hostess asks questions about the couple and they answer by raising the appropriate shoe.
Set Up
Have some one set up two chairs in the front of the room. Put the chairs back to back (so that the bride and groom can’t see each other). Have the couple take off their shoes. have then exchange so that they have one of each other’s shoe. Have an MC prepared to ask questions to the couple.
Have a designated person recording or taking photos of the game. This is a game the guests and the couple would want to remember.
Host
You will need a funny and lively MC for this game. Some one who will keep the crowd laughing and the players entertained. This person will go over the rules, ask the questions and comment on the answers during this game.
Questions
The questions are the the lifeline of this game. They must be funny and easy questions for the players to answer. Some questions could be general, but most are really personal. It is good to have about 20- 25 questions prepared for this game. Here are some examples of questions for this game:
- Who is more likely to be the stricter parent?
- Who is the better driver?
- Who is a messier eater?
- Who said “I love you” first?
- Who is more quick to anger?
- Who is more likely to get deported?
- Who is more likely to fall asleep in church?
- Who has the better handwriting?
- Who is the better dancer?
- Who is better at giving directions?
- Who is the most patient?
- When you get into an argument, who has the last word?
- Who win in a 100 meter race?
- Who takes the longest to get ready?
- Who has the better fashion sense?
- Who is better at saving money?
- Who has the better sense of humor?
- Who looks better today?
- Who is the first to say “I’m sorry?”
- Who has the smelliest feet?
- Who will be in control of the remote?
- Who is grumpier in the morning?
- Who is the better cook?
- Who is the better tipper?
- Who has the better in-laws?
Best Time to Play Bridal Shower Shoe Game
The best time to play this game is after the gift opening and after the meal. It is a great way to keep the guests entertained when the major parts of the bridal shower has ended. It also gives the guests a chance to sit back and relax and for the couple to show off their personalities.
Bridal Shower Shoe Game alternatives
There are some creative alternatives for this game. These alternatives work if the couples do not want to use their shoes as the props. They could use baby pictures of themselves. this alternative is also good for same sex couples that need some differentiation for this game.
For example for male couples you could use pictures of a bow tie and neck tie for the props. And for women couples you could use different color hearts with the brides names on it. Here are some examples of this that I found on Etsy.
Make sure your shoe game is on point for this shoe game!
Here are some cute shoes you could wear for your bridal shower.
Comfortable heeled sandal that is perfect for dancing and walking. These are very pretty shoes to wear to your bridal shower or your wedding.
Lovely lace. Very formal style and luxurious look to it. I like this shoe because they are classy, elegant and sophisticated. It is worth holding up during the bridal shower shoe game.
These are vegan leather Adina heels in sparkly gold. They are just perfect for this special day.
Conclusion
Make sure you play this game during this special time. Whether it be at your bridal shower or your wedding reception, the shoe game is sure to bring fun and laughter to the couple and the guests.
What do you like about the bridal shower shoe game? Is it the questions? Or seeing the couple embarrassingly answer the questions? Or is it something else? Please let me know in the comments below.