12/05/2015
Who takes a 3 month long break? Apparently me. Pfft. Sorry but I have been kind of lazy lately. Also sick and also travelling. So I am going to make up for this absence with a series of posts about something that I consider is very important for a bride to be :
THE BACHELORETTE PARTY!!
My best friends and cousins gave me a 10 day long bachelorette party in Bali and Singapore when I was getting married and that trip is one of the best memories of my life. (Thank you once again Hetal, Krishna and Kinjal :) )
So this time it is my best friend who is getting married and me being the maid of honor am doing some research on how to make this an unforgettable experience. (Stop reading this right now Krishna)
This event can be done in a number of ways, at a number of places, with a number of people. So I am going to divide this post into three parts.
The first of which is basic Bachelorette planning tips.
1.Who Hosts?
Virtually anyone can host a bachelorette party. Often the maid of honor and bridesmaids, who are close to the bride, do the honors, but any friend, relative (a cousin, for example), or even coworkers who feel the urge can plan this party.
2.The Guest List
Shower guests must all be invited to the wedding, but this isn't necessarily true for bachelorette parties. Chances are that most bachelorette party guests -- who are generally the bride's best gal pals -- are wedding guests, too, but it's fine to invite coworkers or neighbors who may not be invited to a small or out-of-town wedding. Just be up front with them about your limited wedding guest list -- you don't want to disappoint any well-wishers. It's usually best to keep this party pretty small -- definitely under 20, and under 10 is probably ideal.
3.Plan Ahead
One person can plan the entire bash, or several people (like the bridesmaids or the clique from college) can collaborate. Some bachelorette hosts ask for a donation from each guest or co-host, depending on the type of party -- whether you're renting a private room in a restaurant or taking everyone for an afternoon of spa treatments, for example. That contribution may range from any amount to any amount, but the bride shouldn't have to contribute a dime.
4.Party Time
Bachelorette parties are more laid-back and less structured than traditional bridal showers. There is no "typical" bash, though what usually comes to mind is a group of giggling girls dragging the bride from bar to bar and making her blush in public. You can paint the town red if that's your style (or, more importantly, the bride's). But there are lots of other ways to celebrate -- a nice dinner at someone's house or a favorite restaurant, low-key dancing at a cool club, a concert -- the list is endless. The point is to reminisce, laugh, act goofy, and embarrass the bride at least a little
5.Tokens of Appreciation
The bachelorette party is not a gift party in the same way a bridal shower is -- presents are not necessary. That said, this is a great opportunity for guests to give the bride silly gifts. You might ask everyone to bring a gag gift (one guest we know presented the bride with a glamorous red wig to wear all night) or something hot -- perhaps a how-to video! Regression is another option -- give her candy necklaces or rings, bubbles, glitter, or a water gun. The goal is for the bride and her guests to just have fun before the wedding.
So that is all for today. The post is quite long but honestly, It is quite important. You will thank me later.
I will be back soon with post number 2. Promise.
(p.s Sharing a picture from own bachelorette below.I love it.)
