Games for a Bachelor or Bachelorette Party

Party a few days before the wedding to avoid day-of hangovers.

Bachelor and bachelorette parties are a great opportunity to de-stress before the big day. There are all kinds of games you can play, many of which reflect the drinking and bawdiness associated with these parties. Whatever game you choose, just make sure it's something the bride or groom find comfortable. If you decide on drinking games, make sure everyone drinks responsibly and use a designated driver.

Never Have I Ever

To play "Never Have I Ever," first have everyone sit in a circle. Then, go around the circle and have each person tell the group something he has never done. After each person speaks, anyone who has done what the person hasn't done must take a drink (or perform a silly dare).

If a bachelor says, "Never have I ever tried to kiss the maid of honor." Everyone in the group who has tried to kiss her would have to drink or otherwise respond. For fun, you can "rig" the game against the bride or groom by asking questions only he or she can drink to, like: "Never have I ever been in love with the bride."

Adult Baking Contest

Part of the fun of a bachelor or bachelorette party is reveling in bawdy, sophomoric humor. Instead of buying desserts, have the guests do an adult baking or decorating contest. Provide adult cookie cutters, pre-made dough, colorful icings and candy for decorating. After everyone is done, vote on whose piece is the funniest and serve it to the bride or groom. The winner can get a goofy hat or badge that she has to wear for the rest of the party.

Honeymoon Scavenger Hunt

A scavenger hunt set up by the guests is a way to keep the bride or groom moving from venue to venue. Talk to the manager of the couple's favorite haunts before the big night and arrange for clues (and prizes) to be left somewhere safe, like with the bartender. Attach a prize to each clue that the couple can take on their honeymoon, like lingerie or a romantic treat.

Trivia

Before the party, the maid of honor or best man writes out a stack of questions about the bride and groom. Questions can include everything from past awkward moments to weddings details. Before heading out for the evening, play a round of trivia with the questions.

The winner can get an embarrassing prize he has to carry around all evening or some free drinks. The person who answered the least number of questions correctly can be in charge of picking up the tab or being designated driver.

References

• Bachelorette Party Ideas
• The Groom party: The Bachelor Party