keys to marriage: a simple bridal shower game

upon initial thought there is nothing simple about marriage

and yet as we ponder on those things which make up a successful one

we will see that is the compact effect of simple, thoughtful things which build a marriage that will last

and who better to give those essential keys 

to a woman ready to embark on that blissfully rocky journey of marriage 

than those the bride-to-be loves and admires most

her friends and family

so here's a simple bridal shower game

to capitalize on the time you have that captive audience

a simple game

full of simple things

which just may combine to give her the key to marriage

GATHER SUPPLIES

metal keys - i found mine in the bargain section at Michael's

tags labeled with keys to marriage - such as communication, home management, finances, romance, and parenthood

blank tags - enough for each guest to have one for each key

ribbon

TIE RIBBON

attach ribbon to the both blank and labeled tags 

tie one labeled tag around each key

ELICIT ADVICE

pass out the blank tags to your guests, each guest receiving the corresponding number of blank tags as the number of labeled keys to marriage - 5 keys = 5 blank tags for each guest

ask them to record their piece of advice for each topic: the key to romance, the key to communication, etc

tie on each guest's advice onto the corresponding key

collect all the keys and have the bride-to-be choose her favorite one from each key and read them aloud

she now has a collection of keys full of advice from those who know and love her best

a handful of keys to marriage

a long, loving, blissful marriage is sure to be headed her way

we played this simple game
at the delightful bridal tea of my darling cousin Natasha
whose dreamy wedding i featured earlier this week here
it was a hit among the bride-to-be and guests alike

getting married or know someone who is?

or planning on attending a special summer event yourself?

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and check out other wedding inspired posts this week here

including my hubby's side of how we met

*bridal shower decor provided by petals and lace floral and event design