Bachelorette Party Planning

 

How to Plan a Totally Awesome Bachelorette Party!

Awesome 80s Prom Bachelorette PartyHey girl! So the time has finally come! It’s time to gather all the bridesmaids and throw a party that your bachelorette will cherish for the rest of her life! This is technically her last night as a single gal, and you want to make sure that she has the time of her life. Let’s just go ahead and acknowledge the fact that you have no idea where to begin! We know this can be stressful. Getting a group of girls to agree on anything can be a challenge, so we here at THE AWESOME 80’S PROM have put together a guide to help you and your girls have the most AMAZING Bachelorette Party ever!

STEP ONE – ENVISION THE PERFECT BACHELORETTE PARTY (4 months until party time)

Dream Big:

  • Ask yourself: “What makes a perfect Bachelorette Party?”
  • Make a wish list of things that you want at the party.
  • Use your imagination, think outside the box, and make this a unique experience.

     

    STEP TWO – BRAINSTORM THE PERFECT BACHELORETTE PARTY (3 months until party time)

     

    Discuss Potential Dates:

  • You want to pick a date when the bride doesn’t have anything else planned. How horrible would it be for her to have to wake up from a crazy girls’ night out only to have a hangover at brunch with her future in-laws? You also want to make sure that she doesn’t have anything pressing happening the day of the party like dress fittings or hair/makeup consultations. You want the party to be as stress-free for the bride-to-be as possible.
  • Come Up With a Guest List
  • Have the bride jot down a list of friends that she would like to come. You don’t want the bride to feel like she is planning the party, but you do want to make sure that all of the people that she wants there are invited. Make sure you have the name, phone number, mailing and email address of each invitee. If the bride doesn’t have this information, don’t pester her to find it. Ask her mom or other friends. All of the bridesmaids must be invited, even if you know they won’t be able to come. You might also consider inviting female family members of the bride or groom that are around the same age, other close friends of the bride in the area, and any other wedding participants (i.e. candle lighters, guest table attendants, readers, etc.). The more the merrier!

     

    STEP THREE – PLAN THE PERFECT BACHELORETTE PARTY (3 months until party time)

     

    Invitations:

  • Send out the initial invite to get a head count of who will be coming. This should include general information about the night (date, time, place, general cost info, etc.). Make sure you include detailed RSVP information.
    Party Favors:
  • Purchase any bachelorette party favors and decorations at this time. See our resource guide in this booklet for our favorite suppliers.

     

    STEP FOUR – RESERVE THE PERFECT BACHELORETTE PARTY (2 months until party time)

  • Reservations
  • Make reservations with any restaurants, limousines, night clubs, hotels, and entertainment. Make sure to get their cancellation or exchange policy should something happen last minute. If possible, reserve for the minimum amount of people that you know will be there! Often times you are allowed to add to your reservation, but not take away, which could leave you with a bill to foot.

     

    Awesome 80s Prom Bachelorette PartySTEP FIVE – CONFIRM THE PERFECT BACHELORETTE PARTY (1 month until party time)

  • Final Invite
  • This should include all details of the party.
  • Date
  • Time
  • Place
  • Meeting time and place
  • Final amount to be paid
  • Whom to pay and by what date
  • Maps
  • Itinerary
  • Confirmation
  • Confirm your reservation at all venues and make any last minute additions to the reservations.

     


    STEP SIX – FINALIZE THE PERFECT BACHELORETTE PARTY     (2 weeks until party time)

  • Final Call
  • Call those procrastinating friends of yours and remind them that the time to pay is now.

     

    STEP SEVEN – GEAR UP FOR THE PERFECT BACHELORETTE PARTY (1 week until party time)

  • Final E-mail
  • Send out an exciting email to pump the girls up about the upcoming party.
  • Start dropping hints to the bachelorette about how much fun her last night out is going to be!

     

     

    STEP EIGHT – ENJOY THE PERFECT BACHELORETTE PARTY (Party time!)

  • Prepare for the Party
  • Decorate for the party.
  • Take a nap.
  • Eat a good meal.
  • Deal with last minute details.
  • Get ready to PARTY!

     

     

    STEP NINE – CLEAN UP THE PERFECT BACHELORETTE PARTY (The morning after)

  • Wrap Everything Up
  • Send thank you notes to all the attendees.
  • Collect any last minute payments.
  • Tip the appropriate parties.


    STEP TEN – YOU DID IT!!!
  • Give yourself a pat on the back for your stellar planning skills!
  • Get ready for the wedding!

     

     

    Bachelorette Party Month By Month Checklist

    4 months away from the party

  • Discuss potential dates
  • Develop a guest list
  • Choose the type of party
  • Start to research venues

    3 months away from the party
  • Send out an initial invite
  • Purchase the party favors and décor

    2 months away from the party
  • Make reservations

    1 month away from the party
  • Send out final invitation
  • Confirm all reservations

    2 weeks away from the party
  • Finalize all plans

    1 week away from the party
  • Send out reminder email to attendees

    Day of the party
  • Decorate
  • Take a nap
  • PARTY!!!

    After the party
  • Send out thank you notes
  • Collect overdue payments
  • Tip the appropriate vendors

     

     

    Awesome 80s Prom Bachelorette PartyBachelorette Party Testimonials

    “My bachelorette party was just what I needed to escape from the stressful wedding plans. It was a great break and gave me the motivation to jump in head first and get this wedding planned!” –Kaitlyn ( Northport , NY )

    “There’s nothing better than a great night out with the girls, especially when it’s honoring you and you don’t have to plan anything.” –Melissa ( Los Angeles , CA )

    “My bachelorette party was absolutely CRAZY! Don’t tell my fiancé. My maid of honor is the best!” –Jessica ( Dallas , TX )

    “I had the greatest bachelorette party ever. My friends completely surprised me by taking me out to a great dinner and a show afterwards.” –Alex ( Ridgewood , NJ )

     

     

    Money Saving Tips

  • Book in advance- Often times, vendors will offer discounts if you book several months in advance.
  • Go all inclusive- Some vendors will offer to plan your entire party.
  • Buy in bulk- Buy party favors in bulk. It’s better to buy a lot and use it for the next party you have to throw!
  • Ask about specials- Open bar packages or pre-arranged menus are cheaper than a la carte!
  • Get help- Bridesmaids are usually willing to pick up part of the tab.
  • Look for discounts- Search online for coupons to help with the price.
  • Get creative- Make your own party favors.
  • Invite more people- Group rates are usually cheaper.

     

     

    Bachelorette Party Dos and Don’ts

    DO plan at least a month in advance
    DO kick back with a drink to help you relax
    DO allow for ample travel time to venues
    DO consider ideas from friends
    DO have others help you out with the cost
    DO show the bride a great last night out
    DO come up with a reasonable budget

    DON’T wait until the last minute
    DON’T drink too much
    DON’T be late
    DON’T let others dictate how you plan
    DON’T let the bride pay for anything
    DON’T embarrass the bride too much
    DON’T involve the bride in “party drama”
    DON’T ask partygoers to pay TOO much

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