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Advice for the bride

Stuck on what to write in the card? Borrow one of these, or use it as a starting point. At the shower, guests can write their advice on their phones during the games, and every note goes into the couple's keepsake.

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Sweet advice for the bride

For the card that makes her cry a little.

  1. 01Keep dating each other, even when life gets busy.
  2. 02Say thank you for the small things.
  3. 03Hold hands in the car.
  4. 04Make your home the place you both want to be.
  5. 05Love is a choice you make every morning.
  6. 06Laugh at yourselves first.
  7. 07Write each other notes, even short ones.
  8. 08Celebrate the small wins together.
  9. 09Be each other's biggest fan.
  10. 10Remember why you said yes.
  11. 11Keep a list of the things you love about each other.
  12. 12Never stop asking each other questions.
  13. 13Dance in the kitchen.
  14. 14Keep your promises, especially the small ones.
  15. 15Make time for just the two of you.
  16. 16Say I love you before you hang up.
  17. 17Forgive quickly.
  18. 18Plan your next adventure before this one ends.
  19. 19Grow together, not apart.
  20. 20Look at each other the way you do today.

Funny advice for the bride

For a laugh in the advice jar.

  1. 21Never go to bed angry. Stay up and plot.
  2. 22Marriage is a long sleepover with your favorite person, so pick a good blanket.
  3. 23Always let them think they won the argument about the thermostat.
  4. 24Hide the good snacks.
  5. 25Two bathrooms. Trust me.
  6. 26The secret to a long marriage: two TVs and one remote each.
  7. 27Never say "calm down." It has never worked.
  8. 28Learn to love their weird habits, or at least ignore them politely.
  9. 29Agree on the pizza toppings early.
  10. 30When in doubt, order takeout.
  11. 31If they load the dishwasher wrong, let it go. Or reload it secretly.
  12. 32Choose your battles, then choose snacks.
  13. 33Separate blankets save marriages.
  14. 34Say "you're right" at least once a week. It works wonders.
  15. 35Never shop for furniture when hungry.
  16. 36Laugh at their jokes, even the fourth time.
  17. 37Keep a spare phone charger on their side of the bed.
  18. 38Date night can be the couch. It still counts.
  19. 39Never let them pick the movie two nights in a row.
  20. 40The best fights end with tacos.

Practical advice for the bride

The things married friends wish they'd known.

  1. 41Talk about money early and often.
  2. 42Have a weekly check-in, even for ten minutes.
  3. 43Split chores by what each of you hates least.
  4. 44Keep some hobbies of your own.
  5. 45Make a budget together, and a fun fund too.
  6. 46Learn how each other likes to be comforted.
  7. 47Don't compare your marriage to anyone else's.
  8. 48Agree on how you'll handle the holidays.
  9. 49Take a trip together every year, even a small one.
  10. 50Write down your wedding day memories this week.
  11. 51Keep friendships outside your marriage.
  12. 52Ask for what you need instead of hinting.
  13. 53Sleep on big decisions.
  14. 54Have each other's backs in public; talk about it in private.
  15. 55Keep traditions from both families, and start your own.
  16. 56Check in before you say yes to plans.
  17. 57Make your bed a phone-free zone sometimes.
  18. 58Say sorry without a "but."
  19. 59Save the vows and read them every anniversary.
  20. 60Ask married friends what they wish they'd known.
How it works

Ready in about a minute

  1. 01

    Open ShowerGames on a TV or a laptop and type the honoree's name. The screen shows a six-digit code and a QR code.

  2. 02

    Guests scan the QR or type the code at FreeShowerGames.com. The honoree answers her questions first.

  3. 03

    Guests guess on their phones, you reveal each answer on the TV, and the leaderboard keeps score.

Collect advice at the shower

During any ShowerGames game, guests can write a message for the bride on their phone. Every note is saved with the answers in one keepsake you can print as a PDF. It comes with the Shower Pass.

Questions

Good to know

What's good advice to write for a bride?

Something short and specific, like "keep dating each other" or "say thank you for the small things."

Can guests write advice on their phones?

Yes. During any game, guests can write a message, and it goes into the keepsake.

How do I give the advice to the bride?

Save the keepsake as a PDF and print it or send it to her.

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