• Talk with the Bride – What does she want to do? What items and activities are off-limits? Make sure you cater the evening to her!
• Pick the Bachelorette Party Date - This is usually on a weekend a week or two before the wedding. You don’t want to have the party the night before the wedding unless you plan something early that doesn’t involve alcohol. Check with the bride to make sure she’s free!
• Pick a Bachelorette Party Idea - Bachelorette parties can be as unique as the bride! Visit The House of Bachelorette for Bachelorette Party theme ideas, or visit our Pinterest page for inspiration. Once you select an idea – start planning! Come up with decor, party favors, dress code, games, and food and drink that all fit with the theme.
• Send a Save-the-Date Email to the invitees - Let them know the date (advanced notice is ideal – especially if they are buying plane tickets!), the party idea, the bride’s requests, and ask if anyone would like to help with the planning.

2 – 3 Months prior to the Bachelorette Party

• Book the Venue, buy the tickets, order the transportation, following your Bachelorette Party Idea - You may need to collect the pricing info and e-mail the attendees to send you money for tickets and other items you have to purchase in advance. Buying tickets in one big block means you know you’ll all be together and you won’t have to worry about one girl forgetting to purchase her ticket!

1-2 Months prior to the Bachelorette Party

• Make all the final reservations - Restaurants, party rooms, tables at the club, transportation, etc. Make certain to ask for discounts/specials.
• Send out the official Bachelorette Party invite - Make sure to let the attendees know if a contribution is needed from them and let them know the amount. Send the final itinerary with the invite.

2 weeks – 1 Month Prior to the Bachelorette Party

• Plan your Bachelorette Party Bags – Fill it with all the items you will need to have a BLAST, and make enough for all of the ladies in attendance. We recommend including something fun for everyone to wear, a treat for the night, something related to the night’s theme, and a small “Hangover kit” if you plan on drinking!
• Order all of your Bachelorette Party Items - A Tiara/Veil, feather boas, naughty props, a naughty gift for the bride, any supplies you may need for the games, etc. Visit TheHouseofBachelorette.com for all of your bachelorette party supply needs!
• Order custom items for the Bride – Want the bride to stand out? Get her a custom item with her name on it! She can re-wear it for the wedding and honeymoon. The House of Bachelorette has some fantastic custom rhinestone items for her.

1 Week Prior to the Bachelorette Party

• Create your Bachelorette Party Playlist – Take a look at our suggestions for some of the best Bachelorette Party songs!
• Follow up on RSVPs – If there are some ladies you still haven’t heard from, reach out to them so you can get final counts for the big night.

The Day before the Bachelorette Party

• Send a reminder to the bride and the guests – Let them know when and where to meet, and remind them of anything specific they’re supposed to wear/bring.
• Prep items for the party - Fill the goody bags, make sure you have all of your decorations and supplies needed for the games.
• Wrap the bride’s gift – Make sure to write a fun note to accompany it!

On the Day of the Bachelorette Party

• Arrive at the meeting place approximately 30 minutes early to make certain you are first to arrive. Take a couple of other Bachelorettes with you and have a drink! You deserve it!
• Keep an eye on the bride and make sure she’s taken care of throughout the night.  It’s her party, make sure she’s the star!
• If you’re giving gifts, keep a tally of who gave what items so the bride can send out thank you cards.

We love the ladies that work with us at The House of Bachelorette, and know you’ll love them too! This week, we get to know Ana!

Your role at The House of Bachelorette: 
One of the newer employees! Filling orders and learning everything I can.

Favorite Product from The House of Bachelorette: 
I love the custom rhinestone tank tops and sashes!

If you were to have a bachelorette party today, what would you do?
Have the most awesome party with fun stuff we sell! My friends would all be jealous!

What’s your favorite thing about working for The House of Bachelorette?
All the great  ladies I work with.

Say “Hi” to Ana in the comments, and feel free to ask her questions! Stop by next week to meet another great lady from The House of Bachelorette!

Your best friend is a guy, and you want him to be a part of your wedding party. A lot of brides in this situation would have him be a groomsman and do everything with the groom and his friends. But there’s nothing wrong with keeping him on your side of the aisle! Here are some reasons why it’s just fine (and even preferred) to have a bridesman in your wedding party.

• No complaints about the bridesmaid dress. Your guy will most likely wear a suit or tux similar to the ones the groomsmen wear. You can make him a different boutonniere or have him wear a different vest or bowtie to show that he’s on the bride’s side.
• No cattiness. Guys are known for telling it to you straight. If they have a concern, you need an answer, or they’re not getting along with someone, you can depend on them to handle it in a more straightforward and honest way.
• You’ll get a guy’s point of view. Getting a surprise gift for the groom and want a guy’s opinion? Talk to your bridesman!
• It’s more personal. If your best friend is a guy, then you should have him up there with you. Who cares what wedding traditions say? It will mean much  more to you as you walk down the aisle to see your true friends up there with you, not your random co-worker you picked to fill out the lineup.
• He’ll serve as your “Male Ambassador.” Having a guy at your bridal shower or bachelorette party means it may not get as cheesy or girly, which is a plus for many brides. Plus, he’ll make an excellent wing-man for your single friends when you’re out on the town.

Are you thinking of having a bridesman or a man of honor in your wedding? Talk to him and make sure he’s ok with being on “your side.” And make sure to let the ladies know a guy will be attending the bachelorette festivities in case they had any female-only activities planned. Finally, grab him a bridesman sash or man of honor sash so he can join in on all of the fun and show off his status!

Let us know in the comments if you had a bridesman in your wedding!

Are you having your bachelorette party in Vegas? What are you most looking forward to?

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Ring Security  Guard the bachelorette’s engagement ring and look like a badass in this secret services-inspired outfit. You’ll look hot and powerful! Ring Security shirt, $20.99. Metallic Rocker Sunglasses, $5.99.

Cowgirl

Yeehaw! Celebrate western-style with this fun top. The other ladies in the bachelorette party can wear our “Bride’s Posse” shirts. Make sure you get the bride a horseshoe necklace to bring good luck on the wedding day! I’m Getting Married Y’All shirt, $21.99. Western Straw Hat w/ veil, $24.99.

Vegas, Baby!

This outfit is feminine, wild, and influenced by Vegas, circuses, and cabarets. It’s ready for any adventure you can take it on! Vegas Bachelorette tank top, $18.99. Pink Top Hat with Black Veil, $42.99.

How are you planning on styling your bachelorette party shirt? Take a look at all of the shirts we have available at TheHouseofBachelorette.com!

Is your bachelorette party this weekend? Don’t forget to take pics! Send them along with a write-up of your party, and we may feature you on our blog and Pinterest! Send them to media@partystormco.com.

Steph, shown above, is the fearless leader of The House of Bachelorette and our sister site RhinestoneSash.com. But did you know she’s also a mom? When not running the sites and finding great new products for us to carry, she’s with her husband and their 27 month old. She’s even in the running for a “Leading Moms in Business” award by Startup Nation. Check out her Startup Nation page to learn more about Steph and vote for her!

Have questions for Steph? Let us know in the comments!

We love the ladies that work with us at The House of Bachelorette, and know you’ll love them too! Get to know the people putting your order together, starting with Jazz!

Your role at The House of Bachelorette: 
Packer/Puller

Favorite Product from The House of Bachelorette:
Man Candy Suckers!

If you were to have a bachelorette party today, what would you do?
Go to thehouseofbachelorette.com and order my decorations, games, and everything needed to have an awesome time at the party. We have it all at The House of Bachelorette!

What’s your favorite thing about working for The House of Bachelorette?
My co-workers and managers are amazing people to work with. Everyone here has such a great personality. On top of that, the products we sell are fun and unique.

Say “Hi” to Jazz in the comments, and feel free to ask her questions! Stop by next week to meet another great lady from The House of Bachelorette!

There are plenty of reasons not to drink at your bachelorette party: You or your guests may be pregnant, underage, allergic, on a diet, or may just not enjoy the taste of alcohol. Luckily, there are plenty of fun and pretty ideas out there for mocktails. Your guests won’t even miss the liquor! Take a look below for our recommendations:

Something Blue
This drink is perfect for a tropical or “Something Blue” themed event!

• 5 ounces blue fruit punch (Hawaiian Punch makes one)
• 1 ounce pineapple juice
• 1 ounce ginger ale

Mix together with ice and serve in a daiquiri glass with a skewer full of pineapple chunks and cherries. Embellish with a drink umbrella straw or tropical flower straw!

Pucker Up
You’ll be ready to pucker up with this sour frozen beverage. Serve with our Pink Pecker Sippy Straws for a “Pecker Pucker!” 

• 1 can of Frozen Lemonade Concentrate
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of frozen strawberries
• splash of Sour Mix
• 1-2 cans worth of Ice Cubes

Put all ingredients into a blender, and blend until you receive an icy consistency. Pour into a fancy glass!

Hangover-Free Champagne
Make those toasts and mimosas with alcohol-free “champagne” and you won’t have to worry about mid-day or next-day hangovers!

• 1 part White Grape Juice
• 1 part Ginger Ale

Mix the juice and ginger ale together and serve in champagne glasses. Use these cute wine charms to decorate the champagne glass stems!

Like a Virgin
These virgin cosmos may be the least naughty thing at your Sex and the City themed party!

• 2 ounces Cranberry Juice
• 1 ounce Lime Juice
• Club Soda

Shake cranberry juice and lime juice together in a shaker filled with ice, pour into a sugar-rimmed martini glass. Fill the rest of the glass with club soda.

What mocktails are you serving at your party? Let us know in the comments!