If you have been named responsible for throwing a bachelorette party, then it’s your job to do everything you can to make it memorable for the bride. Sometimes, the host is simply told by the bride what to do. Other times, it’s complete up to the host to decide how to plan for the bachelorette party. If you find that you’re in the latter of these categories, you shouldn’t stress. Planning a bachelorette party is actually easier than you think, especially if you use these tips below.
Find out what the bride wants.
Before you start to even Google bachelorette party ideas, you need to have an open and honest conversation with the bride. Find out if there are certain things she really wants to do or experience, as well as find out if there are certain things she really doesn’t want to do or experience. The more information you can gather from the bride, the easier your planning will be.
Remember, it’s not about you.
You and the bride may be friends or relatives, but that doesn’t mean you like or want the same things. When planning a bachelorette party, it’s very important for you to remember the night is not about you. It’s about the bride. So be sure you are doing things that would interest and entertain HER, not you (necessarily). Choose her favorite foods and drinks, her favorite locations, her favorite things, and use all of that information to gather ideas. Even if you are not totally “for” these ideas, knowing it’s not your night will help you move past that.
Shop around.
Whether you’re looking for a place to cater, a place to have the part, or even transportation, be sure you shop around. Shopping around allows you to compare different prices and find the one that best suits your budget and your needs. In addition, shopping around and getting multiple quotes can also help you negotiate a better deal. For instance, if you’re looking for limo service in Minneapolis, be sure to get quotes from a variety of options and use those quotes to snag the best deal. Do this for everything so you can throw a bachelorette party that won’t cost you a fortune.
Talk to the other guests/bridesmaids.
Planning a bachelorette party isn’t something you have to do on your own. In fact, asking the other guests and/or bridesmaids for help and/or input can make planning the party easier on you. For instance, someone in the group may have access to transportation or a location, which will help you save money on the overall party. Plus, one of them may also have a better idea that you didn’t think of, so why not ask around and get as much help as you possibly can?
Communicate early.
Once you have a date selected—which is one of the most important parts—you need to communicate this early. Reach out to all those on the guest list and let them know to at least save the date. If you have any information about the party, you can let them know. However, if you don’t, you can simply let them know that you’re working through it and will let them know as soon as you have something to share. The better and more often you communicate, the better the entire experience will be for all the guests.
Keep cost in mind.
Not everyone has the same budget to work with, so if you’re looking to spread the cost of the bachelorette party evenly among all those who attend, you need to keep cost in mind. While some people won’t have an issue spending $100 on a night out, others will. And if you can’t afford to fork up the extra costs to cover those who bail or who “forget” to pay you, then you’ll find yourself in a poor financial situation. However, if you can keep the night affordable, you’ll find it’s much easier to get people excited to come and to get people to chip in their cost of the evening.
Keep the bride in the know.
Chances are you won’t know everyone who the bride is inviting, and no matter how good you communicate, you’ll have people who reach out to the bride for details. To help this situation, it’s a good idea to keep the bride in the know as much as you can. This way, they can share necessary information when questions come up.
Planning a bachelorette party can be a fun experience if you don’t get too stressed. Using these tips can help you plan one accordingly.
