So your best friend is getting married—it’s time to pull out all the Pinterest bachelorette party ideas!! A wedding is about the joining of two people, but it’s also about celebrating the family and friends that surround and support them. I just celebrated a bachelorette shoot with Alli and her best gals! Let’s check out their photos and talk about the social norms of this milestone party.
How to Plan a Bachelorette Party
As the maid of honor, how do you plan a bachelorette party? Don’t stress. First decide the date. So when’s best to have a bachelorette party? A bachelorette is usually held anywhere from 1-4 months before the wedding date, but it can be adjusted based on what works for your group!
Next, decide who’s paying, who’s hosting, and who will make the final decisions. Who pays for the bachelorette party? Normally the bridesmaids and bridal party split the cost for the bachelorette party, and any accommodations are paid for by each attendee. Make sure you clearly delegate responsibilities and costs to the bridal party so everything goes smoothly.
What to Do for a Bachelorette Party
What is a bachelorette party, anyway? And what makes it a bachelorette? Usually a bachelorette features activities based on the interests of the bride, and of course, a good amount of champagne! In recent years, mini vacations or Airbnb rentals for a bachelorette weekend have been really popular, with brides and bridesmaids headed out for shows, dancing, and drinks.
Bachelorette Party Ideas: Bachelorette Party Games
Bachelorette party games can be as unique as the bride herself! If you don’t know where to start, it can be fun to do a self-care night, a bar or food crawl, or pay for a shared experience! Staying in? Scavenger hunts, get-to-know-you games, Never Have I Ever, or other group games can also be a fun way to pass the time. Karaoke challenge!
Bachelorette Party Ideas: Gifts to Love
So, do you bring a gift to a bachelorette party? It’s not customary for guests to give a separate gift to the bride at a bachelorette party. That being said, some party planners like to give out mementos from the night, like matching bracelets, sunglasses, or t-shirts. (Check out these cute ones from Alli’s party!) Brides can also use the bachelorette as an opportunity to give a special gift to members of the bridal party.
When it comes to bachelorette party ideas, what really matters is creating happy memories together. With your love and care for the bride, you can plan something that really shows how you value your friendship. And have fun celebrating this time in each other’s lives! And don’t forget to snap some great pictures of your party. You can book me as your Baltimore wedding photographer here.
