Bachelorette parties are all about friendships. It’s a night to put one gorgeous girl in the spotlight, bringing together her best friends from all stages in life. And did you know that September is Women’s Friendship Month? What better way to honor your friends than with an adorable, fun, meaningful gift from The House of Bachelorette? Need some ideas? Here are three gifts that will help you celebrate Women’s Friendship Month with the ladies you love most:

Bride-To-Be Autograph Frame: Forget celebrities, the only autographs most brides care about are the ones from the people she loves most. With the Bride-To-Be Autograph frame you can give her your advice for a happy marriage because, let’s face it, your advice means a lot!

Coordinating Can Koozies: It’s pink, feathery AND it keeps your drink nice and cold. What more could you ask for in a can koozie? Pick up a coordinating one for the bride, maid-of-honor and bridesmaid.

Matching Tank Tops: Friends can share a lot of things– including cute tank tops! The House of Bachelorette offers rhinestone tanks in a variety of colors featuring sparkly words like “bride,” “bachelorette” and “maid of honor.”

Mocktails Can be Fun!

Perhaps the bride-to-be has a bun in the oven or maybe she just doesn’t want to deal with a massive hangover and embarrassing Facebook photos. Whatever her reason for wanting to have an alcohol-free bachelorette party, there are plenty of ways to make this a fun night without the booze. Here are some tips for having a fun and “dry” bachelorette bash.

Let Guests Know

Most bachelorette party guests expect the bash to have booze. So it’s best to let them know ahead of time so they know what to expect. Open communication will help nip any potentially awkward moments so everyone can focus on having fun.

Create Some Mocktails

You can still have fun with a virgin drink. In case the only booze-less drink you know is the Shirley Temple keep in mind there are  many great mocktail recipes available online. Check out this top ten list from FabulousFoods.com and this extensive list from DrinkAlternatives.com.

Pick a Theme

Bachelorette parties without themes are likely to fall back on alcohol as the centerpiece for the evening. Pick a theme like tropical, spa, or western so that guests can get into the event without the help of booze.

Play Fun Non-Drinking Games

Even if you’re not drinking you can still have fun playing games. There are lots of free games at TheHouseofBachelorette.com including Crazy Bachelorette Bowling. In fact the bowling alley can be a great place to host your alcohol-free bachelorette party, especially when you download this free game and take it with you.

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Time Running Out to Plan Your Bachelorette Party?

Judging by the number of our customers that request overnight shipping, we know that planning a last minute bachelorette party happens all the time. So if you’re faced with only a few days for planning a big bash, just know that you are not alone! Just follow these five steps and you’ll be on your way to an unforgettable bachelorette night.

Step One: Talk to the Bride

Most bachelorette parties aren’t planned by the bride, but they are planned for her. So make sure she gets what she wants. Ask her what she has in mind, who she wants invited, and how she wants to celebrate her last night as a single girl.

Step Two: Send Out Invites

It won’t be much of a party if no one shows up. Use a site like Pingg.com or Evite.com. Both sites offer exclusive bachelorette party designs.

Step Three: Pick a Theme

You probably know the bride pretty well. So you know what theme would have her as giddy as a school girl. The House of Bachelorette makes it easy to shop by theme– whether your bride is a little bit naughty or more of a nice girl.

Step Four: Place Your Order

Buy your party decorations, games and favors from The House of Bachelorette. Orders received before 1pm are eligible for overnight shipping.

Step Five: Get Your Party On!

Now that you’ve got your girls and your party supplies, all that’s left to do is have fun and make memories!

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Forget Facebook: A Traveling Journal is a Safe Place for Bachelorette Party Pics

We all know that things can get a little crazy at bachelorette parties. But do you really want to post photos of your tabletop dance routine or your spin around the stripper pole on the Internet? These days employers– and even your grandma– will probably end up seeing the pictures you post on Facebook, MySpace or Twitter. So rather than broadcast your bachelorette party for the world to see, why not create a private space for only close friends to share those memories?

We found this really cool website called TheTravelingJournal.com. You and your bachelorette party guests can start a tradition by sharing your own Traveling Journal. Just pick out the journal style and color you like best and start filling it up with pictures and memories. Once you’re done, you pass it on to the next girl so she can add her own flare to the journal. Soon, your book will be filling up with friendship stories– and you don’t have to worry about Uncle Steve, your annoying co-worker or your 5th grade teacher seeing it. Your bachelorette party is a great time to kick off this new tradition and stay connected with your best girlfriends with a Traveling Journal.

Katy Perry

Katy Perry’s getting married and that means Katy Perry is getting a bachelorette bash! The celebrity rocker is reportedly saying goodbye to the single life with a wild party hosted by her best friend Rihanna. Now we trust that Rihanna can organize a pretty rockin’ party all on her own, but we wanted to offer some suggestions for the best bachelorette party accessories that will make Katy Perry’s celebration even hotter. So here are our picks for Katy Perry’s celebrity bachelorette party:

1. The GIANT Pink Bride’s Cup: Katy Perry does everything BIG. So we want to give her the GIANT Pink Bride’s Cup. It’s hot pink, covered in sparkles and makes drinking the night away even more fun.

2. The Wedding Ring Shot Glass: Seriously– is there a more fun way to take a shot? This Wedding Ring Shot Glass fits snugly onto the bride-to-be’s finger so she’s ready for a shot no matter where she is. And this accessory is only $1.19!

3. Click ‘N Strip Male Pen: Just because it’s her bachelorette party doesn’t mean Katy Perry won’t be signing autographs. That’s why we think the Click ‘N Strip Male Pen is the perfect bachelorette party accessory!

4. Handcuff Shades: Katy Perry is known for her bold sense of style so we think she would love showing off these these Handcuff Shades on her last night of being single.

5. Jackpot Bead Necklace: Since we know Katy Perry loves waking up in Vegas, we thought we’d throw a little Sin City into her bachelorette party with the Jackpot Bead Necklace. And no matter how wild Katy Perry’s bachelorette party gets, we’re sure Russell Brand will be even crazier.

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Pink is His Color

August 2nd was our day. We claimed it. What does that mean? Well, it means that Jason from IWearYourShirt.com wore a super cute Bachelorette t-shirt from our exclusive line, plus a bunch of other great House of Bachelorette products including beads, boas and a light-up ring. He tweeted about our products and blogged about them. Plus this video was posted on YouTube.

Here are links to the products featured in Jason’s video:

Bachelorette T-shirt

Pink feather boa

Light-Up Ring

Diamond Tiara

Veil

Bride-to-Be Sash

Party Beads

Satin Garter

Not only can your Bachelorette Party be one of the best nights of your life, it can also be FREE! With a little ingenuity, boldness and can-do attitude you will be enjoying FREE STUFF and having a BLAST doing it!

Before I tell you about the FREE STUFF you can get, there are a couple of key things you must remember when looking to enjoy a FREE wild night with your Bachelorette Party:

• Invite lots of Girlfriends to your Bachelorette Party : The more the merrier when it comes to Bachelorette Parties. This is a great time to rekindle old friendships, and get together with people you haven’t seen in a long time.
• Make certain all of you invitees look smoking-hot! : This is very important if you want to make BIG BUCKS! Your girlfriends and the overall impression of your bachelorette entourage will help you get TOP $$$! This is not a night to skip the make-up and throw your hair in a pony tail – Do it UP!
• Dress the entire Bachelorette Party in a color or theme! : When people see your Bachelorette Party at a club you want them to know that you are all together. The Best Themes are SEXY i.e. Beach, VEGAS, Diva…you get the idea…

Now I know what you are thinking – Where is the FREE stuff? Well see below just a partial list of what you can enjoy for FREE with your Bachelorette Party!

• FREE Club Entry : This is an easy one. What club wouldn’t want your HUGE group of Gorgeous girls to come to their club. Club owners know that Bachelorette Parties generate lot’s of $$ for them with lot’s of drinks purchased. Arrive early and you will have an easier time getting your FREE entry! 

• FREE Drinks : Another easy one right? Maybe. The Bride certainly can get lot’s of FREE drinks, but what about the Bachelorettes? Try a Drinking Game where the Bride-to-be never drinks alone…or a contest where the Bachelorettes can’t buy there own drinks, but the one with the most drinks after 30 minutes Wins a prize. These games make great conversation starters and all the Bachelorettes can have a BLAST! 

• FREE Party Invitations : Check out the Free Party invitations at EVITE under Bachelorette Party. My favorite is the Dance Party invite…Click here to check it out… Featuring a disco ball and wild girl dancers.  Be sure and check out our review of the Best and the Worst FREE Bachelorette Party Invites on the web!

• FREE Games, Recipes, etc : Check out TheHouseofBachelorette.com FREE STUFF for lot’s of great FREE Bachelorette Party items! FREE Hottie Rating Cards, FREE Bachelorette Bingo Game, FREE Scavenger Hunts & More!

As always, please send me your great additions and comments! THANKS!
Have the World’s Best Bachelorette Party and …
BE WILD!

Steph Storm
The House of Bachelorette

www.TheHouseofBachelorette.com

Your Bachelorette Party can be the BEST NIGHT of your life but you know what will make it even better (?!) – MAKING MONEY while have a great time with your closest friends!

Yes, you heard me correctly…you can actually make money while partying! So why not make a little extra cash to pay off those wedding debts…or help pay for that extravagant honey moon to Belize…whatever your heart desires…after all, you are the BRIDE!

3 Easy Ways to MAKE MONEY at your Bachelorette Party:

• The Suck-a-Buck T-shirt – Yes, the Suck a buck t-shirt is a time honored tradition among Bachelorette Party-Goers. For those of you who are unfamiliar it is a t-shirt with candy attached that Men can remove for a small payment (normally $1.00). This is NOT for a timid bride. If you are a HOT Bride-to-Be you can charge more (try $5.00 to start) but expect some groping! Traditionally the candies on your chest get an up charge (usually $+5.00). The Bride should NOT be the one negotiating with the Men!…it is the bachelorettes duty to work the Suck-a-buck t-shirt deals. ###For BOLD Brides only###!

• The Suck-a-Buck Bouquet - For some less-racy FUN the Suck-a-Buck Bouquet is the same idea with less hands-on activity for the guys. The Suck-a-Buck Bouquet consists of a bouquet of lollipops (such as Tootsie-pops) bundled together into a “bridal Bouquet”. Each of these lollipops can be sold for $1.00 each. Don’t expect to get more than $1.00 – without groping, most guys are less free with the $$$. A Bachelorette or the Maid-of-Honor should make the Suck-a-Buck Bouquet and present it to the bride. Again the bride should not have to hock her candies…that is the Bachelorettes job. ###For All Brides ###

• The Beads-4Bucks Game – This is really a Bachelorette party Game that can be for profit. Start with a bunch of Cool (Mardi Gras style) beads. Sell your beads for $1.00 each. The great thing about this game is ALL the Bachelorettes can participate (not just the bride). ###For ALL Brides & BACHELORETTES ###!

As always, please send me your great additions and comments! THANKS!
Have the World’s Best Bachelorette Party and …
BE WILD!

Steph Storm
The House of Bachelorette

www.TheHouseofBachelorette.com

The Bachelorette PARETY BAG, SWAG BAG or GIFT BAG is a key component of any World’s Best Bachelorette Party. A Party Bag is basically a bag full of goodies that will accomplish the following:

• Commemorate the Bride’s Special Night Out

• Reinforce the Bachelorette Party Theme

• Provide Supplies for Party Games

Now…What to fill your bag with to accomplish these 3 things? …Below find some ideas:

• Something Funny - Get the night off to a hilarious start with some funny items in the gift bag!  Try a funny magnet, a hilarious sticker set, or other FUN item!
• A Cute Notepad- A Notepad is perfect for the Bachelorette who wants to get lot’s of phone numbers on the Bachelorette Night! Make sure you also add a cool pen for her to write them down!
• Something Naughty- A naughty item is a must for every Bachelorette Party!  So many choices: Try a Naughty Straw, a click & Strip Pen, a deck of sexy studs playing cards, or a man-meat shaped sucker!  All are favorites of Bachelorettes everywhere!
• A Feather Boa – The feather boa says SEXY and LET’s PARTY….so it is a MUST for every swag bag! Don’t pick white! That color is reserved for the bride! Try PINK or RED…or BLACK if your feeling Naughty!
• Party Beads - What better treat for your Bachelorettes than some beads she can use throughout the night to get boys to do crazy things for her. Pick hearts or kisses or something to match your theme and watch the FUN they bring!
• Temporary Tattoos – A great addition to any gift bag, pick tattoos that match your theme and put them in unexpected places! Your Bachelorettes will have FUN all night showing off their “naughty girl” side!
• The Bachelorette T-Shirt - Picking a great t-shirt is key to setting the right mood for your party. It should reinforce your theme and be a sexy fit!
• A Party Hat – Nothing says party like a party hat! To make your Bachelorette Party really special grab all the girls a hat that follows the theme of the party (tiaras, furry pimp hat…you get the idea). If you don’t get a party hat for every girl…make sure you grab one for the bride! This is her night!

As always, please send me your great additions and comments! THANKS!
Have the World’s Best Bachelorette Party and …
BE WILD!

Steph Storm
The House of Bachelorette

www.TheHouseofBachelorette.com

Bachelorette Movie Night is a great way to have a low-key Bachelorette Party (that is growing in popularity)! Whether you watch these movies on your Bachelorette night or the next day as you and the Bachelorettes are nursing your hangovers (Lets hope NOT!) you will have a great time!

While you can’t go wrong with any of the Brides’ favorite movies, you definitely want to set the right tone to your Bachelorette Movie night.

• Don’t be too Romantic (The single girls in the room may excuse themselves to go jump off a cliff!)
• Laugh a little (Comedy is key for a P-A-R-T-Y!)
• Try to pick something for everyone!

16 Candles : A personal favorite for a girls Movie night – this movie set’s just the right no with a lot of Comedy and Romance!

When Harry met Sally : Again the Romantic Comedy adored by millions…but you ALWAYS want to see it one more time!

One Fine Day : George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer are both single parents in this cute comedy that shows life isn’t over if the first marriage doesn’t work out!

Clueless : A truly Funny film that will make you glad your NOT in high school anymore!

Dirty Dancing : Crank up this party with a little DANCE MUSIC!

My Best Friends Wedding : Julia Roberts actually loses the guy in this film…how could that happen?!

Overboard : Katerina! Arturo! REALLY funny and romantic comedy with Goldie Hawn and Curt Russell!

Office Space : Hold on to your staplers! This movie is a hoot!

Under the Tuscan Sun : The perfect movie for the woman who has ever been cheated on.

Romancing the Stone : Add a little action to the party with this great, funny film!

Working Girl : A great romance and you can make fun of the 80′s clothes and Hairstyles too!

Love Actually : Just count all the romances going on in this film!

Bridget Jones Diary : A reminder that your love life could be worse!

Four Weddings and a Funeral : You may shed a tear during this one…but you will laugh too!

Pretty in Pink : Channel your inner high-school student!

The Wedding Singer : There are lot’s of great songs in this FUNNY movie!

Mannequin : Great music and a far out theme make this movie Bachelorette Party Perfect!

Audrey Hepburn (She deserves her own section)

Breakfast at Tiffany’s : A great film to watch with the girls and your favorite Cat.

Roman Holiday : A perfect light romantic comedy for a girl night!

Sabrina : Every Womens childhood fantasy come to life!

As always, please send me your great additions and comments! THANKS!

Enjoy FREE Party Games, Hottie Rating Cards & Scavenger Hunts with our compliments!
Have the World’s Best Bachelorette Party and …
BE WILD!

Steph Storm
The House of Bachelorette

www.TheHouseofBachelorette.com