About Bachelorette Party Planning
Celebrate the last evening before your marriage with your closest girlfriends and a little fun. Bachelorette parties memorialize the end of a woman's single life with one last night of revelry. Planning a bachelorette party begins several months in advance and is usually initiated by the maid/matron of honor. However, assistance and ideas are needed from all bridesmaids to ensure an entertaining night to remember.
Basics
Understanding bachelorette party basics helps with the planning process. The bride determines the guest list. Generally, it includes the bridesmaids and a few close friends. Some brides include their mothers or the mother of the groom. Organizing a bachelorette party is spearheaded by the maid/matron of honor. Help and ideas come from bridesmaids and invited guests. Select a date for the bachelorette party about a month in advance of the wedding. This prevents any accidents from getting in the way of the wedding day. Some bachelorette parties are held further in advance or closer to the wedding date due to geographic locations of the wedding party or the bride. Pick the option most convenient for the bride. A bachelorette party can be a low-key affair held in someone's home, an adventurous girls' weekend in Las Vegas or New Orleans or a party in the bride's hometown. Choose the place most appealing to the bride and her personality.
Invitations
Select invitations that set the mood and tone for the type of bachelorette party you are planning. Include all important information such as the bachelorette's name, date, time, place and contact phone number. Write a creative verse about the bachelorette or upcoming party. Send bachelorette invitations through the mail or electronically. Creating an electronic invitation saves money and makes it easy for guests to RSVP. Using electronic invitations makes it easy to send reminder e-mails or updates regarding the bachelorette party. Consider sending a "Save the Date" card if you're planning a destination bachelorette party. This gives guests time to save money and plan for the trip.
Themes
Think about giving your bachelorette party a theme. Focusing on a theme makes activities easier to plan because you have a blueprint for the party. For example, a spa day or weekend allows bachelorettes to spend time relaxing with their closest friends, enjoying manicures and pedicures and indulging in massages and facials. A makeover party could take place at a salon or in someone's home. Include it with a spa day, and the bachelorette will feel like a brand new woman. Consider an afternoon painting pottery. Many locations have private areas and allow food and beverages for parties. Create a piece for the bachelorette to enjoy in her new house with a special message on the back. Plan a weekend bachelorette shopping trip. Eat at great restaurants, stay in a fantastic hotel and shop. Return to your youth and plan a pajama party. Rent movies from your teenage years, buy the fixings for ice cream sundaes and play truth or dare. Another popular bachelorette party theme is a destination party. Select a spot the bachelorette enjoys such as Las Vegas, the beach, a cruise, Paris or Mexico. Make it affordable for all guests. Don't forget the pub crawl. Stay in your hometown; start at your favorite bar, and work your way to all the hot spots. Make sure your bachelorette receives all the special treatment associated with her night.
Activities and Supplies
Planning activities and purchasing supplies are the fun side of organizing a bachelorette party. Buy items to help the bachelorette accessorize for the evening. Whether it's a night on the town or a party at someone's house, the bachelorette needs to look the part. Decorate a veil, find a bachelorette sash and get a feather boa and tiara. Think about making t-shirts for everyone attending the bachelorette party with a catchy slogan such as "last night of freedom." Select a theme for the evening and have guests wear a certain color clothing or certain types of accessories like beaded necklaces or tiaras. Plan a scavenger hunt for the bachelorette where she has to complete a checklist of items such as getting a free shot, singing karaoke or dancing on the bar. Arrange a trip to a cabaret theater or other hot spot. Order tickets in advance. Consider having a passion party, attending an exotic dance class or other male entertainment.
Considerations
Arrange transportation for the evening. Many guests will consume alcoholic beverages during the evening and should not drive. Select a designated driver for the evening or reserve a limousine for the night. Most guests will happily help cover the cost. Book your transportation early if you're celebrating near prom season or in the summer at the peak of pre-wedding and wedding parties. Consider meeting for dinner before an evening on the town. This ensures everyone has food in their stomachs before drinks are consumed. Think about planning your bachelorette party on the same evening as the bachelor party. This provides entertainment for both the bachelor and bachelorette. Some couples opt for a joint bachelor and bachelorette party with all of their friends. Choose the best option for the bride.
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