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Fun Activities for a Valentine's Day-Inspired Bridal Shower

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Valentine's Day is one of the most long-awaited occasions of the year, especially for couples. You might've planned a romantic date with your loved one already, but why don't you throw a bridal shower with your girlfriends as well? We couldn't think of a better time to show your appreciation to the dearest friends who have been there through thick and thin.

Keep scrolling to see our fun Valentine's Day-inspired bridal shower ideas and show them to your best friend or maid of honor!


Bridal shower games
Make the Valentine's Day bridal shower stand out from the usual weekend brunch with some fun and games. Below, we've collected five cute bridal shower games to turn the fun level up a notch.


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Guess the lip print
As soon as the guests arrive, ask them to leave smooch prints on a piece of paper or cardboard. Then, make everyone guess which lip print belongs to the bride. Alternatively, ask the bride to correctly guess which lip print belongs to which guest.


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Nail art
Pamper the bride-to-be and all the guests with a manicure session, either by hiring a nail salon or taking turns in painting each other's nails. Choose flirty, Valentine's Day-inspired patterns and colors such as blush or fuchsia and don't forget to take pictures of everyone's nails afterwards.


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Name that movie quote
Print romantic quotes on a poster and have everyone guess which movie each quote came from. The person with the most correct answers wins the game. Aside from movie quotes, you can also use romantic book excerpts or even song lyrics.


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Bridal shower trivia
Prepare a set of questions about the bride's hobbies, interests, life stories, or anything else you can think of—like the name of her pet dogs, her dream honeymoon destination, or how she first met her future husband. Next, have the guests take turns in answering all the questions.


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Names and pairs
Think of several iconic duos or couples from your favorite television series, novels, or real-life celebrities. Write down the names on separate cards, then randomly place one on the back of each seat. When game time comes, ask your guests to find their match.If all the guests are in a relationship or even married, have them write the pet names given by their loved ones. Put the paper in a bowl and ask everyone to draw one and guess whose pet name it is!



Bridal shower menu
Aside from the games, delicious food and drinks will leave a lasting impression after the bridal shower ends. Take a look at these scrumptious delights you can serve to liven up the atmosphere!

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Pink champagne
Keep things classy by serving pink champagne. You can pop one big bottle to drink together or give each guest a smaller bottle to bring home. As a personal touch, add tags with the guests' individual names on them!


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Chocolate
This irresistible treat is one of the first things that comes to mind when you think of Valentine's Day. Keep the tradition alive by serving sumptuous strawberries dipped in chocolate. Then, quench your guests' thirst with mugs of hot chocolate that everyone will love.


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Valentine's Day-themed food
Enhance the romantic atmosphere even further by decorating your food with cute shapes and colors. Take some notes from the pictures above and serve ombre, XO-shaped cookies or heart minced pies.


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Sweet corner
A fully-stocked dessert table that includes cake, puddings, cupcakes, ice cream, and other mouthwatering delicacies will be perfect for adding a dose of sweetness to any celebration.


Bridal shower stationery
Just like your wedding invitations, your bridal shower stationery will introduce the celebration's theme to every guest. If you're throwing a Valentine's Day-theme bridal shower, make sure the invitations reflect it.


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Invitations
Choose a pattern that represents the theme, like flowers or hearts, and add it to the invitation suite. Later on the day, add place cards and menus using the same pattern to maintain consistency.


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Guest book
Prepare a guest book at the entrance so each guest can leave a heartfelt note for the bride. Ask the guests to write something other than just their names in the guest book. As pictured above, you can suggest sharing advice in love and marriage. Honeymoon destination suggestions or creative date ideas are some other fun alternatives you can consider.


Bridal shower decorations and other details
Last but not least, decorate the bridal shower with adorable, Valentine's Day-inspired details that will wow every guest.

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Decorations
Decorate the venue in shades of red, pink, and white for a traditional Valentine's Day atmosphere or feel free to add a personal touch using other colors. No matter what shade you choose, don't forget to add similarly-colored flowers as a romantic touch. Additional decorations such as rose-gold balloons or framed love quotes will make the whole setting even more festive.


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Photo booth
Photo booths are an easy way to instantly add some fun and excitement to any occasion. You can rent one or two from a photo booth vendor or simply prepare a photo backdrop complete with cute props such as lip-print masks and giant heart balloons.


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Favors
Don't let the guests go home empty-handed after the bridal shower ends. Prepare some goodie bags filled with cookies, beauty products, or anything else based on the theme. Make sure to add heart tags on them to be consistent until the end!


So, are you ready to have a bridal shower bash with the girls? Share your other Valentine's Day-inspired ideas in the comment box below!

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