Last summer, I decided to host a Bridgerton-themed garden party for my birthday. As a huge fan of the series, I wanted to recreate the charm and elegance of the Regency era in my backyard.
Planning the event was a labor of love, from the decorations to the outfits, but the highlight was definitely the games.
They brought everyone together and added a playful touch to the sophisticated setting. Here are the games that made my party a hit.
1. Regency Charades
Charades is a classic party game, but adding a Regency twist makes it even more fun. Write down characters, events, and quotes from Bridgerton on slips of paper.
Divide guests into teams and have them act out the clues without speaking. You can also purchase a Bridgerton Charades set from Amazon.
Pro Tip: Include some lesser-known characters and scenes to challenge die-hard fans!
2. Bridgerton Bingo
Create bingo cards with Bridgerton-themed items, such as “Lady Whistledown,” “The Duke,” or “Garden Party.”
As guests mingle and spot these items or themes, they can mark them off their cards. The first to complete a row wins a small prize.
DIY Idea: Use a free online bingo card generator to customize your cards.
3. Teatime Trivia
Test your guests’ knowledge with a Bridgerton trivia game. Prepare a list of questions about the show and the Regency era.
Divide guests into teams and see who can answer the most questions correctly.
Fun Fact: Include questions about Regency customs, fashion, and historical facts to make it educational as well as fun.
4. Regency Dance-Off
Teach your guests a simple Regency-era dance, like the waltz or a line dance. Once everyone has practiced, hold a dance-off.
Award prizes for the best, most elegant, or most enthusiastic dancers.
Pro Tip: Find tutorials on YouTube to learn the basic steps and share them with your guests beforehand.
5. Lady Whistledown’s Scavenger Hunt
Create a scavenger hunt based on Lady Whistledown’s gossip. Write clues that lead guests to different locations around your garden, each revealing a piece of juicy gossip.
The final clue leads to a hidden treasure or prize.
DIY Idea: Use decorative envelopes and calligraphy to write the clues for an authentic touch.
6. Quill and Ink Pictionary
Instead of regular Pictionary, use quill pens and ink. Guests draw Regency-themed items or scenes while their team tries to guess what they’re drawing.
It’s a fun, slightly messy twist that adds to the historical atmosphere.
Pro Tip: Provide aprons or smocks to protect guests’ outfits from ink spills.
7. Garden Croquet
Croquet was a popular pastime in the Regency era. Set up a croquet course in your garden and let guests compete in this leisurely game.
It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors and add a touch of authenticity to your party.
Fun Fact: Croquet sets are often available for rent if you don’t own one.
8. Fan Etiquette Relay Race
Teach your guests the language of the fan, a form of silent communication used in the Regency era. Create a relay race where teams must correctly use fan signals to convey messages. It’s educational and entertaining!
DIY Idea: Print out a cheat sheet of fan signals for each team to refer to during the race.
9. Regency Ring Toss
Create a ring toss game using decorated bottles and rings. Paint the bottles in pastel colors and adorn them with lace or ribbon to fit the Bridgerton theme.
Guests take turns tossing rings onto the bottles, earning points for each successful toss.
Pro Tip: Use lightweight plastic rings to avoid damaging the bottles.
10. Courtship Cornhole
Set up a cornhole game with boards painted in Regency motifs.
Label one board “Lady” and the other “Gentleman.” Guests take turns tossing bean bags, aiming to score points by landing them on the boards or in the holes.
Fun Fact: Customize the boards with the names or symbols of famous Bridgerton families.
11. Gossip Circle
Create a gossip circle where guests sit in a circle and share humorous or fictional gossip about each other, Bridgerton-style.
Each person whispers a piece of gossip to the next, and it continues around the circle. The last person shares the gossip out loud, often resulting in hilarious and wildly inaccurate stories.
Pro Tip: Encourage guests to keep the gossip light-hearted and fun to avoid any hurt feelings.
12. Tea Cup Race
Organize a tea cup relay race where guests must carry a tea cup on a saucer across a designated course without spilling.
Make it more challenging by adding obstacles or requiring them to walk with a book on their head.
DIY Idea: Use plastic tea cups and saucers to prevent breakage and spills.
13. Portrait Drawing Contest
Set up an area with sketch pads, pencils, and easels. Guests pair up and take turns drawing each other’s portraits.
Award prizes for the most accurate, creative, or funniest portraits.
Pro Tip: Provide frames so guests can take home their masterpieces as a memento.
14. Poetry Slam
Host a Regency-style poetry slam where guests read or perform poems. They can write their own, recite famous Regency-era poems, or even read excerpts from Bridgerton.
It’s a wonderful way to showcase creativity and enjoy some literary flair.
Fun Fact: Offer feather quills and parchment paper for those who want to write their poems on the spot.
15. Flower Arranging Contest
Set up a flower arranging station with various blooms and greenery. Guests can create their own bouquets or arrangements.
Have a panel of judges (or let the guests vote) to determine the best arrangements. It’s a lovely, hands-on activity that ties in perfectly with the garden setting.
DIY Idea: Provide ribbons and tags so guests can label their creations and take them home.
Conclusion
Incorporating games into your Bridgerton-themed garden party will ensure that your guests are entertained and engaged.
From Regency charades to a poetry slam, these games add an extra layer of fun and authenticity to your event. Planning and participating in these activities brought so much joy to my own party, and I’m sure they’ll do the same for yours.
Have any other Bridgerton-themed game ideas? Share them in the comments below! Happy party planning!