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So, you’re the Maid of Honor or in the bridal party, and you’ve been tasked with organizing an amazing bachelorette party. As exciting as it is, it’s also a stressful undertaking, especially if there are a lot of people who plan to attend.
The foundations of any super fun weekend have to start with an idea – an idea that’s fun, enjoyable, and just right for the bride-to-be’s personality and interests. I’ve got a big list of ideas here to help get you out of the head-scratching phase, and straight into the planning phase. Let’s take a good look at all of them!
By the way, to make life easier, I’ve put all these ideas onto a printable for you. You can get it at the bottom of this article. Print it off, check off the ‘maybes’ or ‘potential’ ideas, and use it for phase one of planning the party.
Classic Bachelorette Ideas
The best place to start is with the tried-and-tested. These ideas include some favorite bachelorette party choices. Also, they would work for parties and get-togethers without the bachelorette theme.
- Night Out with Hotel Stay and Breakfast
- Spa Day with Treatment Package
- Bachelorette Brunch
- Wine Tour with Vineyard Stay
- Bride-Themed Scavenger Hunt
- Limo or Party Bus Hire
- Music Concert
- Lakeside or Coastal Retreat
- Cocktail Class and Bar Hopping
- Dinner Party with Games
Some Fun Ideas
A bachelorette party is a chance to do something a little different. There’s ideas here that are different from your typical night out or weekend activity, and could be just right for your party.
- Glamping Weekend
- Escape Room
- Comedy Night
- Trampoline Park
- Boat Party with Water Activities
- Laser Tag
- Music Festival
- Drag Show
- Silent Disco
- ‘Mr and Mrs’ Game Show with Prerecorded Answers from Groom
Try Something Unique
You know the bride-to-be, and her personality. If she loves a challenge and doesn’t mind trying something new, this could be a great opportunity to plan a really unique experience. See if some of these give you inspiration.
- Wine and Paint Party
- Inflatable Wipe Out
- Horseback Riding
- Indoor Skydiving in Wind Tunnel
- Dress Each Other Up at Thrift Shop for Night Out
- Perfume Making Class
- Roller Skating or Indoor Ice Skating
- Aerial Circus Class
- Psychic and Tarot Card Reading Evening
- Paintballing
For a Classy Bachelorette
If the budget is there, and you know the bachelorette loves more than a little princess treatment, this is your section! Make the party classy, luxurious, and memorable with some of these.
- Cocktail and Jazz Party
- Red Carpet Dinner Party
- Murder Mystery River Cruise
- Spa Hotel Weekend
- Afternoon Tea at Luxury Hotel
- Fine Dining Cooking Class
- Musical with Fancy Dinner
- Book VIP Area of a Nightclub or Hotel
- Helicopter Tour of Famous Landmark
- Dinner and Drinks on Rooftop Restaurant
At-Home Ideas
Maybe the logistics of organizing a weekend for a large party are just too challenging. Or, maybe the bride-to-be wants to get more of her family involved. If that’s the case, you can without doubt organize an amazing weekend of activities and games from home. Have a look below.
- Slumber Party with Facials and Mani-Pedis
- Karaoke and Cocktails
- Murder Mystery Party Game
- Bake Off Competition
- Wine and Cheese Night
- ‘Decade-Themed’ Silent Disco
- At-Home Spa Day and Movie Night
- Backyard Grill and Garden Games
- Trivia Gameshow Evening – Every Room of House has Different Theme
- At-Home Fashion Show
Keep Things Low-Key or Budget-Friendly
So, I quickly found low-key and inexpensive ideas very much aligned. I’ve decided to put them both together in the same section. If your bestie and bride-to-be doesn’t like making a fuss, and wants to keep the cost down for everyone, some of these ideas could be just right.
- Pizza and Movie Night
- Picnic with Bridal Games or Mini Olympics
- Coffee and Dessert at a Cafe
- Trip to the Beach for Sunset and Games
- Board Game Cafe
- Hiking with Lunch Stop
- Do a Hobby-Based Class Together
- Potluck Dinner Party
- At-Home Ice Cream Sundae Bar
- Street Art Walking Tour
Weekend Away
This was a bit of a challenging section, because you could book a trip or holiday anywhere, depending on budget. But, a bachelorette party is absolutely a great excuse to plan a long-awaited girl’s retreat or mini holiday. I’ll let you take care of the geography and location, and instead give you some great ideas for a super fun weekend away.
- Beach House
- Ski Resort
- City Break with Shopping Spree
- Mountain Cabin Retreat
- Yoga or Wellness Retreat
- All-Inclusive Resort Mini Holiday
- Castle or Manor House Stay
- Lakeside Lodge with Outdoor Activities
- Dart at a Map – Weekend in State You’ve Never Been
- AirBnB Designed for Hosting Big Groups and Parties
Virtual
You can use these ideas as much or as little as you like. If most of the party simply cannot be in one location at the same time, you could make most of the party a virtual event. Or, if there is a particular person who can’t make it, you could include a particular activity or part of the evening with these ideas to get them involved.
- Trivia and Question Games Night with Drinks
- Virtual Dance Party
- Online Murder Mystery
- Online Escape Room
- Online Class or Event
Want to get this list as a printable list to have all ideas on one sheet? Get it below.
When it comes to planning an awesome bachelorette party, the world is your oyster. Remember, think about the bride-to-be, and what she would love to do.
Use these ideas to help inspire parties of all different types, and plan a celebration that everyone invited will enjoy and have a great time at.
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Got a bachelorette party to plan? Keep this ideas article for future inspiration, by pinning it to one of your planning boards.
