25 Bible Bridal Shower Games That Won’t Bore Your Guests to Tears

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Planning a bridal shower is already a juggling act. You’re trying to balance the bride’s vision with the guests’ enjoyment, and usually, you’re trying to keep the peace between family members who haven’t seen each other in years. But when you add a religious element to the mix? The difficulty level just went up.

You want to honor the bride’s faith, but you also want to avoid that awkward “Sunday School” vibe where half the guests feel like they’re about to be graded. According to a Gallup study on love and marriage, the best predictor of whether or not a couple is happy together is joint prayer source, so the intention is beautiful. But I’ve been to a shower where the host handed out a 50-question scripture quiz that felt more like a seminary entrance exam than a party. The room went dead silent. People started sweating. It was painful.

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We want to avoid that. The goal is to bridge the gap between meaningful tradition and actually having a good time.

Whether you have a room full of Bible study leaders or a mix of church friends and college sorority sisters, this list of Bible bridal shower games has something that will work. And if you’re just starting the planning process and feeling overwhelmed by the logistics, check out our bridal shower guide to get your bearings before you start printing game cards.

First: Read the Room

Before you fire up the printer, take a second to look at your guest list. The success of these games depends entirely on who is playing them.

If you’re also responsible for speaking at the shower, the Bridal Shower Speech Generator helps you strike the right tone.

• The “Theology Gap”: You likely have a mix of devout attendees and friends who are just there for the mimosas. Don’t pick games that require obscure knowledge. If the answer isn’t something most people learned in 3rd grade, skip it.

• The “Cringe Factor”: Modern showers are moving away from forced, awkward interactions. If a game feels too preachy, it kills the party vibe. Look for activities that spark laughter, not polite silence.

• Prep Time: Be real with yourself—how much time do you have? If you’re scrambling, skip the DIY crafts and go for verbal games. If you need something ready to go right now, look into printable bridal shower games that you can just download.

Modern Trivia & Knowledge

These are great for groups that like a little friendly competition but keep the focus on relationships rather than memorization.

To pair games with a thoughtful opening or closing message, use the Bridal Shower Speech Generator.

1. Biblical Couples Match-Up

This is a classic matching game. Create a simple sheet with two columns: Husbands on the left, Wives on the right. Guests draw a line to connect them. Pro tip: Stick to the famous ones (Abraham & Sarah, Boaz & Ruth). If you start including obscure kings from the Old Testament, you’re going to lose people.

2. “Who Said It?” Jesus or Rom-Com?

This is hands-down one of the funniest icebreakers. You read a quote about love, and guests have to guess if it’s a Bible verse or a line from a cheesy romantic comedy. You’d be surprised how similar they can sound.

• “I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” (Notting Hill)

• “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” (Jeremiah 31:3)

• “You complete me.” (Jerry Maguire—though it sounds spiritual!)

3. Famous Women of the Bible Emoji Pictionary

If you have younger guests, they’ll love this. Write out a string of emojis that represent a woman from the Bible and have guests guess who it is.

• = Eve

• ‍♀️ ✂️ = Delilah

• = Noah’s Wife

4. Finish the Love Verse

Print out the first half of popular wedding scriptures and have guests fill in the blanks. Keep it to the “greatest hits” like 1 Corinthians 13 so guests don’t feel intimidated.

5. Biblical Wedding Traditions: True or False

Did biblical weddings really last for a whole week? (Answer: Yes, they did). Read out fun facts about ancient weddings and have guests guess True or False. It’s educational without being heavy.

Action & Icebreakers

If the energy is dipping and people are just staring at their phones, use one of these to wake everyone up.

A short, warm introduction written with the Bridal Shower Speech Generator can set the mood before the games start.

6. Find the Guest: Bible Edition

This is a Bingo-style mixer. Guests have to roam the room to find someone who fits the description on their card. Examples: “Find someone who can recite John 3:16” or “Find someone who was married in a church.” If you want a non-religious version to mix in, check out these wedding shower bingo ideas.

7. Bible Charades

It’s exactly what it sounds like. Divide the room into teams and have them act out famous stories. Watching your Aunt try to act out “David and Goliath” is guaranteed entertainment.

8. Purse Scavenger Hunt (Scripture Twist)

This is fast-paced and gets chaotic in the best way. You read a Bible verse that mentions an item, and the first person to pull that item out of their purse wins.
Example: Read Matthew 22:19 (“Show me the coin used for paying the tax”) -> First person to hold up cash wins.

9. Pass the Prize (Proverbs 31)

Wrap a gift in several layers of paper. Read a story or a passage about the “Virtuous Woman.” Every time you say the word “She,” pass the gift left. Every time you say “Her,” pass it right. Whoever is holding it at the end keeps it.

10. “Name That Number” Race

Ask rapid-fire questions where the answer is always a number. “How many days was creation?” (7). “How many disciples?” (12). The first person to shout it out gets the point.

Creative & Artistic

These are perfect for the introverts in the room or for a “chill” portion of the party while people are eating cake. If your group particularly enjoys hands-on activities, you might want to browse other creative bridal shower games that can be adapted, but here is how to incorporate art into the biblical theme.

If you want to explain the meaning behind these activities, the Bridal Shower Speech Generator makes it easy.

11. Blindfolded “Proverbs 31 Woman” Drawing

Give everyone a paper plate and a marker. Tell them to put the plate on top of their head. Then, give instructions: “Draw a head. Draw a pearl necklace. Draw a Bible in her hand.” The results are usually terrible and hilarious.

12. Play Dough Pictionary

It’s like Charades, but with Play-Doh. Guests have to sculpt “The Ark” or “The Whale” while their team guesses. It brings out the inner kid in everyone.

13. Decorate a Verse

Set up a station with cardstock, markers, and stickers. Guests choose a verse for the couple and decorate it as a keepsake card. It’s a nice way to create something the bride can actually keep.

14. Wedding Vow Mad Libs (Song of Solomon Style)

Song of Solomon is… poetic, to say the least. Take a passage, remove the nouns and adjectives, and ask guests to fill them in before they know the context.
Result: “My beloved is like a [Hamster] among the [Broccoli]. His legs are like pillars of [Jell-O].”

15. The “Forbidden Word”

Give each guest a clothespin when they walk in. Pick a word like “Love” or “Amen.” If you catch someone saying it, you steal their pin. The person with the most pins at the end wins a prize.

Word Puzzles for Quiet Moments

Sometimes you just need an activity to fill the gap while the bride is opening gifts.

For a short reflection or prayer during this quieter moment, use the Bridal Shower Speech Generator.

16. Bible Word Search: Wedding Edition

Classic, simple, and effective. Create a word search with words like Covenant, Ring, Vow, and Groom.

17. Unscramble the Books

Scramble the names of books of the Bible (e.g., SISENEG for Genesis) and see who can solve them the fastest.

18. Biblical A-Z

This gets surprisingly hard once you hit letters like Q and X. Guests race to list a Bible character or place for every letter of the alphabet.

19. Love Letter Decoder

Create a cipher (A=1, B=2) that spells out a popular verse about love. Guests have to crack the code to read the message.

20. What’s on Your Phone?

A modern scavenger hunt. Guests get points for digital items. 5 points if you have a Bible App installed. 10 points if your lock screen is a scripture verse. 20 points if you have a selfie with the bride.

Sentimental & Heartfelt

These aren’t really about winning; they’re about blessing the couple. These are great for closing out the event.

21. Highlight Your Verse

Buy a new Bible for the couple and pass it around. Ask each guest to highlight their favorite verse and sign their name in the margin next to it. It becomes a beautiful family heirloom.

22. Prayers for the Couple Jar

Put out a nice glass jar and slips of paper. Guests write a prayer or a wish for the couple’s future and drop it in. The couple can read them later when they need some encouragement.

23. “What Would They Do?” (Biblical Advice)

Pose modern marital problems (like “The groom leaves wet towels on the floor”) and ask guests to offer advice using a biblical principle. The answers can range from deeply wise to hilariously sarcastic.

24. Guess the Bride’s Favorite Verse

Display three different verses on a board. Guests vote on which one they think is the bride’s “Life Verse” or the one she chose for the wedding ceremony.

25. Date Night Ideas: The “Fruit of the Spirit” Edition

Ask guests to write down date ideas inspired by virtues like patience, joy, and peace.
Patience: “Assemble a 1000 piece puzzle together without arguing.”
Kindness: “Volunteer together at a local soup kitchen.”

Need Help Pulling This Off?

If you’re reading this and feeling the pressure—maybe you’re the Maid of Honor trying to please a religious grandmother and a rowdy group of friends simultaneously—take a breath. It’s a tough balancing act.

If you’re also tasked with speaking, the Bridal Shower Speech Generator helps you prepare without stress.

This is where Bridesmaid for Hire can actually help. Whether you need coaching on how to handle the family dynamics or you want a professional to come in and run the games so you don’t have to be the bad guy, we’ve got you covered. (And if you’re confused about who is even supposed to be doing what, read up on who plans the bridal shower so you don’t get stuck with all the work).

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, these games are just tools to get people talking. Whether you choose a high-energy charades match or a quiet Bible signing, the goal is connection. If you need a “best friend you didn’t know you needed” to help you execute this without losing your mind, check out Bridesmaid for Hire so you can put down the clipboard and actually enjoy the party.