A good Bachelorette Party will be a great memory for the bride and her friends for a lifetime and therefore shouldn’t be cut out entirely from the Wedding festivities, however, you can follow some of the creative tips below for some cost savings on things you won’t even miss!
Forget about one of those expensive party planners – With all the info on this blog you can easily plan your own party and do it better than any party planner could…and frankly because you know the bride better than a party planner does, YOUR party will be more about her anyway! Start with this bachelorette party planning checklist.
Get free Invitations online and e-mail them! Skip those expensive paper ones. Save that expense for the Wedding invites.
Prices for the same services can vary greatly! For example you may find one Limo company that charges hundreds of dollars more than another. Shopping around can pay off BIG!
Just look at it this way…every drink you have at the bar will cost you twice as much as a drink you mix yourself. Plan to have a few drinks at a pre-party or in the Limo on the way to the club. You will drink fewer drinks at the bar or club and save lot’s of $$$! Here are some tips on renting a limo for your bachelorette party.
Why go get an expensive bakery when you can make your own cake for just a few dollars. Grab a cake mix of your choice and Chocolate or Pink frosting (Bride’s Preference!). Make a regular sheet cake and freeze it. Once the cake is frozen you can cut it into any shape and frost it! Add some naughty candles and voila!
A night in a Limo can be a little pricey, but see below for a list of Bachelorette Party Ideas than can be incredibly FUN on the cheap! Check out our article about having a spa bachelorette party or a wine-tasting bachelorette party on any budget
With this popular game you can send your bachelorettes all over town on a chase for the scavenger hunt list of goodies! For the best scavenger hunt make sure it has lot’s of personal things about the bride or fit’s with the theme of your bachelorette party!
Find some friends with motorcycles to take the Bride and bachelorettes for a wild ride on motorcycles! Have all the bachelorettes dress for the motorcycle ride (lot’s of leather and Harley Davidson stuff and don’t forget some cool temporary tattoos!) and end the night at the local Biker bar and extend your good time!
Find a local Fun Park or set up your own Bachelorette Olympics – Try an obstacle course, jousting, a ropes course…you come up with the games and keep the competition going with great prizes for the Bride-to-be and the bachelorettes!
Gather the tents and tell you guests to bring their sleeping bag for a night under the stars complete with a bonfire and ghost stories…What a Blast!
Start by decorating the brides bike, gathering a picnic lunch and head out on the trail with your bachelorettes! This bachelorette party will relax the bride and keep her in shape for her wedding dress!
Have the bachelorette party challenge the bachelor Party to a friendly game of baseball or Football. Assign cheerleaders and come up with cheers for each team. Wear team T-shirts –Bachelorette T-shirts for the Girls & Bachelor T-shirts for the Boys!
Enjoy a round of Frisbee gold with the bride and bachelorettes at your local university or college. After your round give the winners a prize and head to the local college bars for some fun and drinks!
Head to the local roller rink for a flashback bachelorette that everyone will be talking about. Tell the bachelorettes to dress in their favorite retro roller-skating outfits and make sure the DJ knows the bride’s favorite tunes!
Invite the bachelorettes to compete at your very own bowling tournament. Divide your groups into teams and offer prizes for High score, best outfit, best bowling cheer, etc. Check out our Famous FREE Bachelorette CRAZY Bowling Game!
Get out your tool belt and grab your bachelorettes for a FUN day of helping others and building homes! Invite the hottest carpenters on the job to the “after party” at your local pub!
Pick the brides favorite charity and join in their walk event. Get the entire Bachelorette Party matching shirts and make sure each bachelorette has a lot of sponsors donating for your group. At the end of the walk donate all of the proceeds in the brides name.
Hold a Car wash to raise money for the brides favorite charity. Ask all the bachelorettes to bring car washing supplies and to make signs. The bride will be so moved by your event that she will never forget her wonderful friends!
Take the bachelorette party to the brides favorite park and spend a few hours picking up trash. After the work is over enjoy a relaxing picnic along with party games.
Take the entire Bachelorette Group to the local animal shelter for a fun day with the dogs and cats. Volunteer to help with an adoption fair, feed the animals, walk the dogs, clean up the kennels, etc.
Pick a small mountain, perhaps a 3–4-hour hike to the top (for example: Mt. Si near Seattle would be a perfect choice). Pack some snacks and your camera and make it a quest. Most people have never climbed a mountain – and what a great memory for both the Bride and the Bachelorettes.
Share a day under the warm sun with the Bride and Bachelorettes. Bring food and enjoy games and drinks on the beach. After the sun sets on your lazy day, enjoy a bonfire on the beach! Don’t forget your Party Lei’s, they are the perfect Beach Bachelorette accessory!
With a little planning this can be a great event…find your local outdoor movie venue or rent a dvd projector and use the side of the garage as your screen! Have each guest bring their lawn chair and a bottle of wine.
Help the Bride find her Zen with a personalized yoga class just for the bride and her bachelorettes. Decorate a special Yoga mat for the bride and afterward head to your favorite smoothie bar for a rejuvenating mango banana power drink!
Build a fire in the fire pit, poor some wine or cold beer and invite the bachelorettes over for a fun time in the backyard. Add a few party games and this idea is a real winner! Click here for more ideas on a backyard Bachelorette Party!
Grab some party games and the brides favorite munchies and you have a great party in no time. Circle the sleep bags on the living room floor, grab the brides favorite movies (cheesy romance such as “16 candles” or old-school scary such as “Pet Cemetery..." you pick! This party is perfect for the bride who wants to experience the Good old days one more time!
See a movie at the theater or enjoy a night in with your favorite DVDs. Afterward play a movie trivia game! Don’t forget the popcorn! Here is our list of the top 10 bachelorette party movies.
Invite the bachelorettes to a Board Game Olympics complete with prizes! All you need is 3+ board games and someone to keep score! Ramp up the fun by making one or more of the games a drinking game! Just make sure you have a safe ride home planned for each Bachelorette.
Pick your theme (such as California Red Wines or Pinot Grigiot) from the Brides favorites and ask every Bachelorette to bring a bottle from this group. Grab some cheeses, bread and chocolate and you have yourself a party! To take it up another notch invite a local Sommelier to give the party a more educational flare! Here's more info on throwing a wine-tasting bachelorette party.
Pick up your favorite toppings and invite the Bachelorettes over to make their favorite pizza. Let the bride judge the pizza making contest and give the winner a prize!
Last minute parties can be great too! Call your local fondue restaurant and book their best table (The Melting Pot is a GREAT choice). After a night of gooey cheeses and decadent chocolates head to the local dance club to burn those extra calories!
Want something a little lower key than Vegas...? have a Poker night or Casino Night at home! Grab some poker chips, a couple of decks of cards (Naughty Cards of course!) and some great food and you have yourself a great party! Need a little help with the rules & stuff – grab a Casino Night Party Kit, and it’s a breeze!
Find your local dueling piano bar and take the bride and bachelorettes for a great night. Make sure to gather everyone’s favorite songs and to let the staff and piano players know that the bachelorette party wants to be in on the fun!
If a night of laughter with friends is just what the bride needs just find your local comedy club and book a table near the stage and decorate it. Before the show ask your server if the bride can be announced to the audience!
Write a bunch of the brides favorite songs down (or check out the great list of Bachelorette Party Songs in the House of Bachelorette Blog) and put them in a fishbowl. Then have each Bachelorette draw a song out of the bowl. If you really want to see a good show, draw the songs a few days prior to the Party and let everyone practice their songs!
