5 Things to Consider When Planning the Perfect Bachelorette Party

1.  Who Should Be Invited?
The make up and size of the group will have an effect on the rest of the planning.  If relatives such as mom, a favorite aunt or teenage siblings are to be included, it will influence the type of event, where it happens and how long it lasts.  Tow and three-day excursions or shopping weekends can accommodate participants of all ages.  The focus of the celebration should be on shopping and making memories, so that older relative and younger siblings don’t feel out of place. The same type of event can also apply for best friends scattered
across the country.

2.  When Should the Event take Place?
There are some factors to be considered - should the party be a weekend adventure or be well separated from the wedding itself to give the wedding party from out of town time to return home, get back to work and regroup before leaving for the wedding.  Local parties with local participants can be held the weekend prior to the
wedding or more traditionally, the night before the wedding.  For a “destination” adventure weekend plans and reservations should be made early, using only a reputable company with bachelorette party experience.  Although if you are travel savvy... You and your Maid of Honor can always plan it yourself.

3.  How Long Should the Bachelorette Party Last?
Weekend events are becoming much more common, they last from Friday night to Sunday afternoon, some even start on Thursday giving those from out of town time to travel and allow everyone to relax, socialize and relive memories.  Everyone pays their own transportation costs and the weekend ground costs are usually split
between participants so that the bride is free.

4.  How Can the Party be Made Special?
This is where the Maid of Honor needs to put on their thinking cap. What would make this a memorable occasion?  Isn’t it more than consuming excess beverages and waking up the next day with a strange tattoo?  Great memories are made of sharing an adventure, a special dinner, or sitting around a campfire telling tales from the past.  Special t-shirts, with the date and guest of honor’s name, videos of the adventure or even an engraved memento to be presented at the wedding reception are now becoming common bachelorette
party ideas.

5. Who Should Make the Arrangements?
Planning a memorable and exciting party can be complicated and overwhelming for the maid of honor, even with ideas from the bride. The important thing is keep the idea, not lost the enthusiasm and let someone else do all the planning.  Destination weddings, wedding planners and bridal consultants all take the pressure off the bride - now the same logic can be applied to the bachelorette party.  New tour companies can set up weekend adventures with just the right location, just the right ingredients, to meet everyone’s expectations.