Planning a Bachelorette Party

A bachelorette party is a fun and exciting time forPlace
friends and family to celebrate with the bride to be.Be creative when choosing a place and be sure to
This is the last hoorah, so to speak, before tying theconsider the brides taste. Ask her what her dream
knot. If you are one of the lucky ladies in charge ofbachelorette party would be to get an idea of the
planning your friend or family members bacheloretteparameters. She might want just one night out with
party, you want to make it special for her- athe girls, a whole day to celebrate together, or even
moment that she will remember forever.a weekend or weeklong trip.
The important considerations for planning theParty place ideas for all levels include:
bachelorette party are the guest list, the budget, theDay at the Spa or Salon
place or venue, and the details. Being organized withConcert
these areas will help make the process smooth andNightclub
enjoyable for you and any others involved.Restaurant
Guest ListWinery
Be sure to invite all the bridesmaids to theMale Strip Club
bachelorette party. Even if some of the girls live farCooking Class School
away, or if they have a certain circumstance, likeExotic Dance Lesson Studio
being pregnant, that would prevent them fromPassion Party at home
partaking in certain areas of the party you still wantBeach or Island Getaway
to make sure they receive an invitation. Let themSki trip
decide if they are able to attend. Also considerLas Vegas (can't forget that one!)
inviting wedding guests that are not in the actualDetails
wedding party. Brides cannot always include all theirThis area can be minor or complex depending on the
friends and close relatives as a bridesmaid but theytype of bachelorette party you plan. The details
would still wish to celebrate their bachelorette partybegin with the invitations. Some still like the old
with everyone.fashioned mailed invites, and others prefer using email
Budgetor a web based system like Evite. Either way, be
Bachelorette parties can be as simple as having asure to give enough notice to the guests- a month
few girls over your house for dinner and drinks or asor two for local one night parties and four to six
elaborate as a week stay on an exotic island resort.months for weekend trips. Other details to consider
Obviously the costs of each scenario are quiteare the reservations needed- hotel, flight, limousine
different. When budgeting, be sure to considerservice, restaurant, and/or nightclub. You also want
everyone that is involved. If you choose to do anto have a general idea of how the party will flow.
expensive trip, know that there is a pretty goodAre you playing any games? Do you need supplies
chance that a few of the girls will be able to afford it.for the games? Are you decorating? What theme do
That does not mean you cannot go, just plan toyou want to use? How are guests getting from place
have a smaller night out on the town or girls dinnerto place? What is the timing for travel, for food, for
as well to include those that are unable to go on todrinks, for entertainment, etc. This does not have to
the more expensive trip. And, no matter what yoube a minute by minute itinerary but having a general
plan, you should always budget in the cost of theidea helps.
bride. The bridesmaids traditionally split the cost soAfter all the planning and organizing, enjoy your hard
that the bride has no expenses. This is a party forwork. Celebrate with the bride and her friends and
her and she should not have to worry about payingfamily for a bachelorette party that you will
for it.remember for a lifetime!