BRIDES MAGAZINE JANUARY 2020
Bachelorette Party Planning
O
ne of the most enjoyable parts of
your wedding planning experience is
taking a breath to get some quality time
with your girlfriends.
A well-organized bachelorette party
can take your mind off the day-to-day
stresses of getting your wedding day put
together.
It can also be a great way to recon-
nect with your besties one last time
before your marriage kicks off. When
it comes to setting the details for your
bachelorette party, that responsibility
should fall on your maid of honor and
bridesmaids.
Share these tips with them to make
sure your special girl time ends up being
one of the most memorable moments of
your last days of singlehood.
Who Should Host the Party?
There are no rules set in stone as
to who should host a bachelorette
party. Often the maid of honor and
bridesmaids do the honors but you
can also pick any of your other friends,
relatives or co-workers who may want to
get involved.
The key is to set the expectation with
how you would most like to spend your
day or weekend with the ladies. Are you
looking for some adventure with hiking,
water skiing or ziplining? Maybe you’re
more of a cabin in the woods kind of girl
surrounded by quiet nature and modern
amenities. Or perhaps you’d like a night
out in the big city with multiple stops at
local restaurants and bars.
Whatever your preference, it’s impor-
tant that you share this with whoever
is planning your party. That way you’re
not surprised or disappointed when your
party turns into something you’re not
typically into.
Who Should Be Invited?
This can be a tricky proposition,
especially if you’re expecting a large
group of attendees at your wedding. The
last thing you want to do is to let down
someone who may have been expecting
to attend your bachelorette party. Work
with your party hosts to make sure
everyone you’d like to invite makes the
cut. Anywhere from 10 to 20 guests at
your bachelorette party is usually ideal.
Are Gifts Necessary?
The bachelorette party is not a gift
party like your bridal shower is, so
presents aren’t necessary. That said, this
is a great opportunity for guests to give
the bride silly or memorable gifts.
You might ask everyone to bring a
gag gift or maybe something nostalgic
tied to an inside joke or past experience
together. As the bride-to-be, make sure
to let your party know that gifts are not
required and that you’re just looking
forward to everyone celebrating with you.
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