SignBingo

Weddings template · free printable

Bridal Shower Find the Guest Bingo

A find-the-guest mingling game for bridal and wedding showers, where guests track down someone who fits each square and ask them to sign. This is not gift-opening bingo; play it as guests arrive, before gifts, or alongside them.

  • 4×4 grid
  • 70 prompts to pick from
  • US Letter & A4
  • Host instructions included
Use This TemplateGenerate a default pack: 30 cards, US Letter

Free, no sign-up. Every card in a batch is different. You can edit the title and prompts before you print.

Bridal Shower BingoFind a guest who matches each square and get their signature.NameCard 1 of 30First full row, column, or diagonal wins. One signature per person. You can't sign your own card.Has stayed uplate talking withthe guest ofhonorHas an insidejoke with theguest of honorAlways keeps afavorite tea onhandHas a photo withthe guest ofhonor from fiveyears agoCan fold a fittedsheet neatlyKnows the guestof honor's usualcoffee orderCan name theguest of honor'sfirst jobHas a favoritephoto with theguest of honorHas planned atrip with a groupof friendsHas decorated acake for acelebrationHas kept ahouseplant alivefor yearsMet the guest ofhonor throughworkCan share a greatgift-wrapping tipHas hosted adinner for morethan six peopleIs meeting mostguests here forthe first timeCan sew a buttonback on
Card 1 of a sample batch, made with the generator on this site.

Who it’s for

  • Showers that mix friends, coworkers, and family
  • The first half hour while guests arrive and settle in
  • Hosts who want an activity besides gift-opening games
  • Showers for any couple

How to play

  1. Give each player a card and a pen. Players write their name at the top.
  2. Players talk to each other. When someone fits a square, that person signs it. Nobody signs their own card.
  3. By default each person can sign a card once and the first full row, column, or diagonal wins. In the generator you can allow two signatures or switch to “most squares in a set time.”
  4. Plan on about 15–20 minutes for a 4×4 card. That’s a suggestion; adjust it to your group.

Full rules and what to say when you start: How to play icebreaker bingo.

Tips for hosting

  • Hand out cards and pens at the door so guests can start as soon as they arrive.
  • Play before gifts: 15–20 minutes of mingling makes the gift-opening part feel friendlier because people know each other.
  • If guests are seated in a circle for gifts, let them keep playing quietly by trading cards with their neighbors.
  • Ask the guest of honor to sign cards too; guests enjoy getting that signature.
  • Most prompts mention "the guest of honor"; if you're celebrating a couple, you can edit those to name them both.

Prompts on the sample card

These are the 16 prompts on card 1 above. Other cards use a different mix from the full list.

  • Has stayed up late talking with the guest of honor
  • Has an inside joke with the guest of honor
  • Always keeps a favorite tea on hand
  • Has a photo with the guest of honor from five years ago
  • Can fold a fitted sheet neatly
  • Knows the guest of honor's usual coffee order
  • Can name the guest of honor's first job
  • Has a favorite photo with the guest of honor
  • Has planned a trip with a group of friends
  • Has decorated a cake for a celebration
  • Has kept a houseplant alive for years
  • Met the guest of honor through work
  • Can share a great gift-wrapping tip
  • Has hosted a dinner for more than six people
  • Is meeting most guests here for the first time
  • Can sew a button back on
See all 70 prompts in this template
  1. Has known the guest of honor since school
  2. Has celebrated a birthday with the guest of honor
  3. Knows the guest of honor's usual coffee order
  4. Knows the guest of honor's favorite dessert
  5. Has spent time with the couple together
  6. Can tell the story of the proposal
  7. Has been to a shower in the last year
  8. Wrapped their gift themselves
  9. Made something by hand for today
  10. Has a recipe they'd happily share with the couple
  11. Has been part of a book club
  12. Has kept a houseplant alive for years
  13. Can sew a button back on
  14. Has hosted a dinner for more than six people
  15. Has a piece of home advice they swear by
  16. Can recommend a kitchen tool they use every week
  17. Has painted a room themselves
  18. Has put furniture together without the instructions
  19. Has taken a cooking or baking class
  20. Grew up in the same town as the guest of honor
  21. Has traveled with the guest of honor
  22. Has a photo with the guest of honor from five years ago
  23. Has borrowed clothes from the guest of honor
  24. Is related to one of the couple
  25. Met the guest of honor through work
  26. Gave someone a ride here today
  27. Is wearing something floral
  28. Grows herbs or vegetables
  29. Loves a good board game night
  30. Is meeting most guests here for the first time
  31. Knows a great place for weekend brunch
  32. Has written a letter by hand this year
  33. Keeps a handwritten family recipe
  34. Has hosted a holiday meal
  35. Can fold a fitted sheet neatly
  36. Has a talent the guest of honor brags about
  37. Has made a playlist for a friend
  38. Has been a guest at a wedding in another state
  39. Can name the guest of honor's first job
  40. Has a favorite way to celebrate a friend's big news
  41. Arrived early to help set up
  42. Has a favorite photo with the guest of honor
  43. Has stayed up late talking with the guest of honor
  44. Knows the guest of honor's favorite flower
  45. Has a favorite love song
  46. Has taken a class with the guest of honor
  47. Has an inside joke with the guest of honor
  48. Has been to a concert with the guest of honor
  49. Knows the wedding date by heart
  50. Has helped shop for something for the wedding
  51. Brought a gift with a story behind it
  52. Is wearing a pastel color
  53. Has decorated a cake for a celebration
  54. Has organized a closet or pantry this year
  55. Owns a cookbook with notes in the margins
  56. Always keeps a favorite tea on hand
  57. Has a tip for an easy weeknight dinner
  58. Has arranged flowers for an event
  59. Has written a poem for a friend
  60. Has helped plan a surprise for the guest of honor
  61. Has shared a home with the guest of honor
  62. Has hand-lettered a sign or card
  63. Can share a great gift-wrapping tip
  64. Has worked in a bakery or cafe
  65. Has helped a friend pick out an outfit
  66. Is wearing a piece of family jewelry
  67. Has a go-to dish for a potluck
  68. Has repotted a plant this year
  69. Has planned a trip with a group of friends
  70. Has a nickname for the guest of honor

Printing

  • Use the Wedding theme in color, or pick black & white and print on a pastel cardstock that matches your decorations.
  • Two cards per page saves paper, and the half-page size fits easily on a lap or a small side table.
  • Print a few extra cards for late arrivals.
  • Print at 100% (“Actual size”). More detail in How to print bingo cards on US Letter or A4.

Questions

Is this the bingo where guests mark off gifts as they're opened?

No. Gift-opening bingo is a different game. This is a find-the-guest card: each square describes a person, and players find a guest who fits it. Many hosts run this one first and save gift bingo for later.

Does it assume a bride and a groom?

No. Prompts refer to the guest of honor or the couple, so the card works for any couple. You can change the title and any prompt before printing.

Our shower is only about 15 guests. Will the game still work?

Yes. With one signature per person, each player can collect up to 14 signatures, which is plenty for a line on a 4×4 card. Play to the first line, or allow two signatures per person for a full card.