How Do You Plan a Bachelorette Party?
If you are the bride to be, maid of honor or you happen to be a friend of the bride, then you should be concerned and excited about making plans for the coming bachelorette party. It’s one of those events that women in the above categories look forward to. The plans, attire, drama and eventually tears all make it an event to remember. This article would provide you with useful information you need in order to plan for a bachelorette party.
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What is a Bachelorette?
Basically, a bachelorette is a term coined from the English word bachelor. The term is used in American English to refer to a single or unmarried woman. On the other hand, when the word is described by another noun e.g. party, it becomes an event used in celebrating the end of spinsterhood.
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What is The Difference Between a Bachelorette Party and a Bridal Shower?
People tend to confuse both terms for one another and in some other cases, both practices have been coined into one. A bridal shower is meant to be an occasion where the bride is showered with gifts for her new home and also she is given words of wisdom and encouragement. A bachelorette is a party that is celebrated to mark the end of the bride’s life as singlehood.
Like we pointed out earlier, in some practices both occasions have been fused into one or better still one is forgone for the other. For example, in Nigeria where tradition demands that the bride’s mother sends her away with certain items that will make her a better wife e.g. grinding stone, a box of wrappers, etc., that is what is referred to as a bridal shower. Normally, this would have been followed with some words of advice, cooking recipes and the likes.
The bride would have hung out with a couple of friends weeks before just to have fun and officially mark the end of her single life, that is what is referred to as bachelorette. These days’ people can’t tell if they are having a bachelorette party or a bridal shower.
Who are You Supposed to Invite to a Bachelorette Party?
Traditionally, a bachelorette party is attended by only females. Typically, a bachelorette party is attended by a bride and her bridesmaid. You can also invite close female friends or family members. Although this may change depending on the kind of party you wish to have. The average size of a bachelorette party is six to ten people. Nevertheless, bachelorette parties are not large in gatherings but rather large in the fun.
Who is Responsible for Planning a Bachelorette Party?
The maid of honor is saddled with the responsibility of planning the bachelorette party but the bridesmaids can also chip in their ideas, give feedback and help out as much as they can. In taking responsibility for the expenses, it depends on the type of plans that have been laid out. If it’s just an outing, the bridesmaid can cover the bill of the bride but if it is a bigger celebration, they would have to make donations. The only person who doesn’t pay for a bachelorette party is the bride.
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What are Some Good Ideas for a Bachelorette Party?
If you are caught up planning for a bachelorette party, here are some fun events you can spice up your party with;
- Spa day with the girls
Any woman should be delighted to spend some time at a spa and what makes it more fun is sharing the spa experience with your girls. You can all have body massages, pedicures, and manicures while you share some gossip about your love lives. This could make the bride be dreamy about her wedding day and not mention having the perfect body to rock her outfit.
- Sleepover
The trick about including a sleepover to your bachelorette plan is that it isn’t just any sleep over but one with an agenda. The sleepover should have fun-filled activities that would have you all worn out by morning.
- Movie night
This particular event could be an item in a sleepover or it can be carried out on its own. Nothing is more adorable than a group of female friends watching a romantic movie like Titanic and getting all teared up. The bride is sure to fall in love all over again with her groom.
- Pole dancing
If you all are in for triple the fun, then you should consider pole dancing and any other fun activity that would make you guys laugh your butts out while you are on it.
- Beach party
Yes! This sure is one fun activity you can plan for. It has a lovely venue not to talk of its own kind of attire. You could move the party from the house to the beach.
- Shopping
What more do women love than a shopping spree? You can plan for a shopping date where you girls can hang out. You can spice it up by turning it into a Lingerie shopping for the bride, that should get her giggling.
- Makeovers
You can also plan for a makeover date and take photographs while you are at it.
- Game night
You can also plan for a game night filled with fun games the bride enjoys as well as games you all love to play.
- Nights out
The deal to this event is picking out the perfect location. A famous bar, strip club or any other fun place you all can have maximum fun and have good memories.
- Weekend getaway
This plan requires all the wonderful ideas you can come up with. Getting the perfect location, the perfect time to get all the girls to be in one place at a particular time. This particular event requires careful planning but it holds the most fun.
The most important thing to note when you are looking for ideas to spice up your plans for a bachelorette party is to look out for what the bride likes.
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How Do You Plan a Bachelorette Party?
Just like every other occasion, you plan for, you need to know why you are planning, whom and what you are planning for. If you are tasked with planning a bachelorette party, here are some things you may like to consider;
- The element of surprise
No matter how much a lady knows that her boyfriend is going to propose when he does eventually they are still surprised. The same goes for a bachelorette party, no matter how much the bride trusts her girls to plan her bachelorette, you have to maximize the element of surprise. So when you plan, think of something that would leave the bride open-mouthed. Yea she knows it’s coming but she doesn’t know what’s coming- that kind of thing. This may require you all to be discreet till the date of execution.
- You need friends
Yes, you need friends. This may include the bridesmaids and a few of the bride’s close friends. You may surprise her by inviting someone she admires a lot of respect. Make sure she is surrounded by the women she loves the most, women whom she can refer to as her squad. Depending on if the bachelorette party is going to be a calm event, you can surprise her by inviting her mother and mother in law. You need all the spice you can get.
- Party Decorations
Yippee! What is a party without decorations? The decorations would be dependent on some other factor we would discuss as we progress which is the theme. The party decorations are dependent on if you would plan a party yourself. Pick out decoration patterns that the bride favors. You may consider picking out her favorite colors.
- Party plans
This includes the lineup of events you have for the party. We have already given some ideas on what you could do at a bachelorette party. Remember to spice it up to meet up with your funmometer.
- Pick out a theme
Picking out a theme is one of the most important things you need to do. If you pick out the right theme for the party every other thing would follow suit. The attire, the food, music, etc. would be in sync with the theme you have
- Remember the sash
Don’t forget to make a sash for the bride most especially and then for every other attendee. If a sash is unavailable, you can opt for a customized dress. You can also pick out a tiara and some flowers for the bride.
- Make preparations for the food
While you all have fun, don’t forget to make plans for your tummies. You can pick out snacks and food that the bride likes.
Remember that whatever plans you make must be in line with what the bride to be liked, the party is hosted in her favor.
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How Do You Pick a Bachelorette Party Theme?
You can pick a party theme based on anything but you shouldn’t do it alone. Ask the other bridesmaids for their ideas and see what you can come up with. You have to be considerate of what the bride to be likes, her favorite movies or song, etc. Here are some ideas of where you can pick a theme from;
- Something trending at the moment
- Languages
- Music
- Movies
- Dance moves
- Food
- Countries
- Culture
- Sports
- Cartoons
- Disney princesses
- Colors
- Animals etc.
If you are still confused about picking out themes here are some ideas;
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A Theme From a Trending Language
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‘Okurrr’ was trending on social media at some time and what another way than to pick a trending theme.
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A Theme from Beyonce’s Song
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The bridesmaids are dressed in customized swimsuits with a Beyonce song written on them.
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A Theme From a Song
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This is a theme from Beyonce’s song ‘drunk in love’.
What Do You Wear to a Bachelorette Party?
Normally, you would want to pick out a theme that would go a long way in determining what you would wear to the party. The bride should be dressed in a different color from the bridesmaid. All the bridesmaids should be dressed in a particular color.
Traditionally, the bride to be should be dressed in white but any color of your choice would be appropriate.
Remember that the goal of planning a bachelorette party is to mark the end of spinsterhood for the bride to be. Plan to have fun and create loving memories.
So what’s your bachelorette party theme?
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