Your bachelorette party is your time to be in the spotlight, to celebrate this milestone in your life and to be showered with love by your closest friends and family. For many brides, it’s also a chance to switch off from the pressures of wedding planning and simply have a fun time.
Chances are that your bridesmaids will be taking the lead or helping you plan your bachelorette party, so you won’t be doing this alone. But if you’re not professional party planners, you may be looking for some advice to help you create the event of your dreams. Have no fear: we’ve got you covered. Here are four top tips.
Don’t be pressured into going big
Bachelorette parties are getting bigger and more extravagant, likely influenced by social media – we’ve all seen the celebrity star-studded events that take place abroad. If this is you and your friends’ vibe, then that’s fine, but you shouldn’t feel pressured into doing it. A smaller, at-home bachelorette or drinks and dinner in town can be just as fun.
You should also think about budget; not everyone can afford to spend their money (and vacation days) on a big weekend away. The focus should be on spending time with your friends, so making sure they can all be there should be top of your priority list.
Get the main activities in place first
Most bachelorette events have some structure to them, rather than everyone just sitting in a room together. Whether this is an activity such as mixology or a painting class, life drawing or a dance session, these are the main things you should book and slot in first. Bridesmaids, listen up: you need to think about what your bride would love to do. What are her hobbies? Is there anything she’s ever mentioned sounding fun but you’ve not gotten round to doing as a group? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity to try something new and have a great time.
Once you’ve got the activities booked, you can start to bring together all the smaller things that make the day truly special. Ambience is key, so make sure you’ve got a good playlist prepared – for an extra touch, you could hire a live party band to perform in the evening if you’re planning a dinner at home (this is also a great way to trial the setlist for the wedding day).
Don’t rush
It can be tempting to prepare lots of activities, but try not to cram too many things in. You’ll want some time for simply talking to your guests and taking photos, so while a loose structure can be helpful, you don’t want every hour to be planned. Have a stack of games ready to go, but expect to only pull out a few, depending on what you all feel like doing.
If you’re going out for the evening and getting ready together, make sure to leave enough time – a big group trying to share a mirror and a bathroom is never a recipe for speed, and the last thing you want is to feel stressed and rushed.
Let yourself relax and enjoy the day
As the bride, your role at the bachelorette is to relax, have fun and enjoy seeing all your closest friends in the same room. Leave the details on the day to your bridesmaids, and focus on just having a great time.
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