ALT-1 Tips for Hosting a Bachelorette Party
As with anything in this life, women are a little behind men when it comes to throwing and receiving the traditional "last night of singledom" send off; otherwise known as a bachelorette party. For so many years men have received an elaborate send off from their friends into the arms of marriage and it is only within the past twenty years that woman have realized how much fun this can be. For most woman a bachelorette party is a time to get together with friends, drink and reminisce and maybe, just maybe embarrass yourself, for one last night before they walk down the isle. As with any party, a bachelorette party needs to be organized to make it fun and below are a few easy tips to make the party a night to remember.
1. Always make sure that the group of friends invited to the party not only knows the bride but also know each other (even just a little). There has been many a party when the only connection among the group was the bride which made the entire night a little awkward and uncomfortable, like a first date. If the bride has more than one group of good friends, it is never a crime to suggest that she have more than one send off.
2. Pick a location that is convenient to at least 75% of the attendees to the party (you cannot please everyone). Try to accommodate the out of town friends as best you can and if they have to fly in for the party try to find as many of them free places to stay.
3. Some brides are deciding to make a weekend of their bachelorette which is fine (and fun too) but try to keep costs to a minimum. Make sure to book rooms in a hotel where more than two can stay in a room (suites work great and are cheaper) and try to find hotels that are within walking distance to a town's downtown area.
4. As for transportation, obviously a night is less expensive if someone volunteers to drive; however, if there is not a designated driver book a limo or schedule a taxi pick-up. This makes things much easier and less stressful if everyone knows that they will get home safely and one person does not have to stay sober to get everyone home. As stated above, finding a room in the heart of a downtown area also makes for a less expensive night because the group can walk everywhere.
5. Plan to eat before you hit the bars. As all women know, if there is nothing on your stomach you get drunk faster and sick more frequent. Therefore take the bachelorette out to an early dinner before the rest of the night on the town.
6. Plan your stops after dinner. Have an idea of where you want to take the bride and try to stick with the plan just in case the group gets separated. Also for the sake of checking things off the list, do the nude bar first (if you go at all) when all the girls are together and you can laugh at the bachelorette as one.
7. Once the night is upon you, plan little things (or a scavenger hunt) that the future bride must accomplish. You may not finish the list but it takes the edge off and gets the party started before the drinks kick in.
8. Finally, just have fun. This night is supposed to be about the bachelorette hanging out with her good friends. Don't over plan and relax and enjoy yourself. Sometimes these parties are more fun than the stress of the wedding so take the time to enjoy being together before all of the hoopla begins.
All brides want and expect different things from their friends. If you follow most or all of these simple rules than the bachelorette party will please even the pickiest of brides. Well maybe not Bridezilla but there is nothing that will please her!
