Brides nowadays are having their bachelorette weekends that are more extravagant and fun than ever, including vacations to Goa, Singapore, Dubai, and more! Although these weekends are a lot of fun, planning them can be difficult for the bridesmaid.

Budgeting, looking for accommodation, and organizing activities for groups of ten or more is no easy task—we can attest to that! 

Even though we had several years of professional event planning expertise, we were nonetheless shocked by how much time it took to help Rita organise her best friend Noor’s bachelorette party.

Below are some detailed suggestions to aid you in planning the perfect bachelorette party for your BFF. 

Brainstorm your bride with bachelorette destinations

Start planning about the location six months before the big weekend! 

Start with getting the bride’s preferences for her ideal weekend – a sedate lake weekend? up until dawn? auntie police bula legi still partying all night long?

Shortlist the locations that match your budget and expectations after talking about the bride’s preferences.

Choose a date

Why is picking a date for later a smart idea? Your ability to obtain an accurate understanding of current hotels and guesthouse costs and options will be aided by having a timeline.

Asking your guests about their availability is a great idea if your bride has some wiggle room.

Estimate the cost of two or three destinations

Don’t cut corners on your research because this phase is crucial! Start by researching housing alternatives and entertainment options that fit your budget.

Then, create a sample itinerary and rough estimate of the entire cost, which will give you a decent concept of how you’d spend your time as well as your budget cap.

A few things to consider when conducting research:

• Understand the cancellation guidelines, particularly for your housing. The more accommodating the policy, the better because there is always a potential that guests will cancel.
• Be aware of the payment policy. Is the full amount due upfront? Can you make a reservation and then pay with a credit card? This is crucial so that you are aware of the day on which guests must make a payment.
• Inquire about offers and savings.

Decide where you want to go

The third step made deciding on a destination simple! You must have had a decent notion of what you would do and the expense of the vacation from Step 3 onward.

Ask the bride for more insight before making a choice, then present the potential choices to a few of your closest friends and let them cast their votes. The winner will be your BFF’s bachelorette destination.

Decide the duration of the Bachelorette

It’s crucial to determine how long the event will last. It may be a single fun-filled night or an entire weekend of it. Then, start planning the most incredible, gorgeous bachelorette party with the help of the entire squad.

Invite your guests (or your gal pals)

Send out your formal invitations about four months before the party. 

Schedules are probably still available throughout this time period, but it’s not so far in advance that individuals won’t be willing to commit. 

Though, you can always make sure to have the important individuals “save the date” earlier.

Make sure to include important information about the weekend in your invitations, whether you send them by post or regular mail (or both! ), so that attendees may RSVP with confidence.

Important information to mention in your invitation:

• Date, Time, and Place
• Cost Range (comprising of a low and high cost based on the committal number, as well as a breakdown of costs)
• Brief Itinerary (most people want to know what they will be doing! A lingerie shower is being held? Add the bride’s measurements).
• Date for RSVPs (give people at least two weeks to decide or one month if you are asking for payment upfront)
• Payment Due Date (if different than the RSVP deadline)

Reserve your accommodations and activities

Book your home or hotel as well as any events, such as concerts, winery bookings, party buses, or bottle service, as soon as you receive your final guest list.

After making reservations, you should maintain an excel sheet with crucial information, such as dates, times, and any other pertinent information. 

It is important to keep track of your spending in order to stay within your budget. The goal should be to do this at least three months before the party.

Gather the hints

The main goal of a bachelorette party is to make the bride-to-be joyful and enthusiastic. Make sure to fill the gift with lots of delightful surprises for her. 

Talk to the other members of the bridal squad to put together hints and ideas for a picture-perfect party as you prepare these surprises. 

Your bride may have mentioned to her sister that she wants one of those “Team Bride” t-shirts.

Purchase your party goodies, decor & meal schedule

Buy decorations, party favors for your guests, and exciting party games/activities a month or two before the event to keep everyone entertained.

This is also a good time to plan your meals and develop a grocery list for any snacks, dinners, or other meals you might need if you’re staying in a house and intend to cook. 

Confused about where to buy the party goodies from, we gotchu. Pick up any options from this assorted list of goodie bag ideas to LEVEL UP your bachelorette bash!

1. Magical Mermaid Gift Bag (Set of 4) June Shop – The June Shop
2. Let’s Go Girls Hangover Kit Bachelorette Party Favor – Etsy India
3. Fruit Pouch Combo – The Magic Trunk
4. Hamper for a Bachelorette Party

This was our best effort to curate a sweet list of ideas, Internet.com is always there to help you find a solid bachelorette party goodie.

Send your guests a key reminder

Send your guests a brief email a week or two before the weekend to remind them of important details. The following are appropriate items to include in your reminder.

• Hotel or home address
• Arrival time
• Detailed itinerary and schedule
• Dress code
• Items to pack
• The bride’s lingerie/gift sizes

Be there early to set up

Arrive early for set-up as the final step to pulling off a fantastic bachelorette weekend. 

Overestimate the amount of time you need and bring assistance because this can take much longer than you might expect! 

For instance, arrive around five hours prior to the start of the party to supply the fridge, set up the decorations, and prepare snacks, drinks and meals before guests begin to show up.

Party hard!

Now that the hard work is done, it’s time to celebrate the bride and all your hard work, of course!

Also read –

https://www.venuemonk.com/blog/15-best-bridal-shower-decor-ideas-for-indian-bride-to-be

https://www.venuemonk.com/blog/hangover-kit-top-19-items-that-you-can-include-in-your-hangover-kit

https://www.venuemonk.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-rain-at-beach-wedding-complete-guide