14 Creative Engagement Party Games For Your Big Celebration

Looking for the best engagement party games? We get it! An engagement party (or bridal shower) is the first big celebration that a couple who are soon to tie the knot will experience together. It’s a party that’s meant to be lighthearted, engaging, fun, and a celebration of all the things that make the couple special. With such an important event, it’s crucial to pull out all the stops to ensure everyone remembers the occasion for years to come.

A great way to keep the focus on the couple is by coordinating activities and games that instantly engage all your guests. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the best engagement party games out there! From trivia to scavenger hunts, there’s fun to be had by everyone.

A side note on engagement party venues

One of the best ways to achieve the perfect engagement party experience is through the right venue—and where do you find the perfect engagement party venue? Peerspace is the world’s premier digital marketplace for hourly venue rentals.

Our platform makes it easy to uncover and book local hidden gem spaces that make your special moments extra memorable. Peerspaces are helmed by local hosts who strive to ensure your time in their space is perfect. And we’re not just talking about any spaces, we’re talking about mansions, cafes, lofts, cabins, warehouses, rooftops, and more. Pretty much any space you can dream of!

So what types of Peerspaces are ideal for hosting your engagement party games? Here are just a few standouts:

• This funky retro game room and backyard in Austin, TX loaded with games, gathering spaces, a pergola, and a swimming pool.
• This spacious event loft studio in Chicago, IL with industrial-chic decor, a full kitchen, a large-screen TV, speakers, a projector, and plenty of open space.
• This amazing Hollywood Hills mansion in Los Angeles, CA with stunning views, a pool, a spacious outdoor deck, a billiards room, a full kitchen, and more.
• This stylish rooftop with landmark views in New York City, NY with lounge seating, a water fountain, a large-screen TV, a bar, and stunning views.

You get the idea! The right Peerspace venue can help you create a fun-filled engagement party with ease. So start searching to see what incredible locations are available from dedicated local hosts in your area! And, of course, stick around to uncover our favorite engagement party games.

1. Get everyone primed for fun with an icebreaker

An engagement party is likely the first time friends from both members of a couple are meeting each other. If this is the case for your event, then plan something lighthearted and easy off the bat, like this “What’s On Your Phone?” icebreaker game.

2. Play scratch to find the groom

Who doesn’t love the thrill of a scratch ticket? Your engagement party guests will have a blast searching for the groom with these funny customizable “Find the Groom” lottery tickets! Ideas like this are also fantastic for giving your engagement party games a little comedic edge.

3. Help make a “bucket list” for the betrothed couple

Let’s face it, everybody has a drop of wisdom or suggestion for every new couple. So why not make an activity out of it? Set up a bucket and leave tags where party guests can write down a little note for the couple to read together at the end of the night.

4. Find out who knows the couple the best

There’s always some level of competition among guests to determine who is closest to the betrothed couple. If you want to find out for sure, incorporate a little trivia into your engagement party games—just be sure to supply some fun prizes for the winner!

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5. Custom cornhole boards

Are you one of those couples who play cornhole at every party? Then take things to the next level by getting customized cornhole boards to play at your engagement party. Not only will they spur some friendly competition, but they’ll be an item that commemorates the special day for years to come!

6. Play a game of bridal bingo

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If you’re seeking engagement party games that are easy to put on, yet tons of fun, then look no further than bridal bingo! There are so many customizable boards out there that you can fill with all sorts of fun facts or scavenger hunt ideas relevant to the future couple.

7. See who can collect the most bling

Looking to give your guests a silly challenge that will bring on lots of laughs? You’ll want to organize this hilarious game where everyone is encouraged to take the ring of anyone who says “bride” or “wedding”. Whoever has the most at the end of the party wins!

8. It’s all about the he said, she said

One interesting way to see how well the guests know the couple is by running a game of “he said, she said.” In this activity, guests will try to guess how the bride and groom answered particular questions—some of which are a little revealing!

9. Crack up with wedding Mad-Libs

If you’ve never done Mad-Libs before, it’s a hilarious game where you fill in the blanks of a story that you know nothing about—often with side-splitting results! Pass out these “Wed-libs” and then let your guests tell the most ridiculous engagement story you’ve ever heard.

10. What is, bridal Jeopardy?

Who doesn’t love the famous quiz show, Jeopardy? Having run for decades, the show has perfected the format and is a ton of fun to emulate. Organize some questions about the bride and groom of varying difficulty, then split the guests up into teams, and get the classic Jeopardy music going.

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11. Incorporate your favorite photos into a game

Do you have dozens of photos of you and your fiance in all of the amazing places you’ve gone? Then you’ll definitely want to put together a game of “Where Were They?” In this activity, guests will need to use only a photo to try and guess where the couple is. This game is a great way to show off the timeline of a relationship and all the best memories you have together.

12. Test your knowledge of celebrity couples

Planning an engagement party that will have a bunch of pop culture lovers in attendance? This celebrity couple matching game is a fun way to spark some heated discussions about everybody’s favorite famous pairings.

13. Brainstorm with a game of wedding Scattergories

Scattergories is a fan-favorite game where people try to write down as many ideas as possible in a category, scoring points for each unique answer. This game of wedding Scattergories ties in “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” making it a perfect addition to any engagement party.

14. Play a round of the wedding shoe game

The wedding shoe game is a classic for a reason. This game reveals playful truths about the couple by having them lift their shoes above their heads, so don’t leave this one out of your planning!

Engagement party games: conclusion

How fun are these engagement party games? They’re an easy way to ensure your guests have an amazing time and look forward more than ever to your upcoming wedding. And remember, whether you need a fun engagement party venue or a jaw-dropping wedding venue, Peerspace can help you out. Between our stylish venues and the dedicated service of our local hosts, you can easily pull off the event of the year while still enjoying every minute of your engagement bliss!

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