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Your best friend just set the date and asked you to be in the bridal party. This likely means you’ll get to be part of the bachelorette madness. This is a huge and exciting task. Be prepared, get organized and always remember that one of the most fun parts of a wedding is planning and attending the bachelorette party. It’s truly a time you and your bride will never forget!
CitySaheli loves planning bachelorettes and has listed some pointers to make sure your preparations run smoothly. In the coming months, CitySaheli will profile popular bachelorette destinations and fill you in on some of the best places to eat, to stay and to party. Fun bachelorette games and activities will also follow.
CitySaheli Bachelorette Planning Tips:
- Budget: Now more than ever, the budget of those invited is very important to keep in mind. Ask the bride-to-be what her priorities are –an exotic location or high attendance. Destination bachelorettes tend to cost more since you are not only paying for dinner and drinks, but hotel and flight as well. You want to ensure that the cost to attend the bachelorette party is manageable for most invited. Also, make sure you send out an estimated budget BEFORE people agree to attend.
- Airfare: Going out of town? Kayak and other search engines allow you to save your search and send you alerts when fares have dropped. This is a good way to ensure you are getting the lowest price on air.
- Hotel: If you have friends in corporate America who are coming, ask them to look into hotel discounts! Many hotels in Las Vegas, Miami, New York offer corporate employees incredible rates. Another option is to ask hotels if they provide group discounts. This will help reduce cost all the while keeping the accommodations super luxe.
- Itinerary: Bachelorette parties tend to be large groups. There could be friends and family flying from all over. Be organized. Whether the party is one day or an entire weekend, an itinerary is very helpful. For example, include a schedule of when people are arriving and departing. Also, include cell phone numbers and other contact information for all the guests. For additional guidance, see the attached CitySaheli template.
- Dining: Make reservations for group dinners as early as possible. If you plan on going to a popular bachelorette destination such as Miami or Las Vegas, group reservations fill up quickly. If you are doing something local, you want to ensure you get your top choice for venue.
- Pre-Game: If you plan on drinking and eating before going out on the town, save some money and pre-game at home. The cost of alcohol can quickly add up and creating your own mini bar with snacks can definitely keep the costs from rising and keep the party going all day long!
Special Touches:
- Activities: Ensure that the bride is aware of and wants the activities involved. There can be some bachelorette activities that your bride may or may not want.
- T-Shirts: It’s a small cost to have memorable t-shirts made to remember the occasion. Think of your bride and choose an appropriate theme so she proudly wears her t-shirt everywhere she goes.
- Theme: Although themes are not necessary, it can add a lot of life and color to the bachelorette party. Think of the bride’s interests and devise a theme that she can appreciate.
- Spa: A spa day at a nice hotel or local spa is a great touch. You don’t necessarily need to get a spa treatment to use the spa’s facilities. This is a low cost activity that encourages great girl time!
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