Whether you’re the maid of honor or just joining her bridal party, planning a bachelorette party is a big responsibility. Luckily, we’ve got some fun ideas to help you create the ultimate bach bash!
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Slumber Party
Growing up, sleepovers and slumber parties with friends were some of the best weekends. Throw back to those fun times and host a night of games, pizza, movies and pillow fights for your adult guests.
Set out sleeping bags or collapsible pup tents for each guest. Decorate the tents with paint, gems and stick-on letters to match each party’s theme or color scheme. If there is a group of girls that are all into painting, provide them with canvasses and paint to create a piece of art together. Afterward, they can take the frames home as a personalized memento from the night. Other crafty slumber party ideas include DIY eye masks and friendship bracelets. Or you can even host a rock-painting session. Tweens and teens love this activity because they can hide their creations for others to find and “discover” throughout the next day.
Staycation
If your bridesmaids live far away from one another, a staycation is the best way to bring everyone together for a bach party. Whether you book an Airbnb in the city and host rowdy games with spiked seltzer or turn your home into a relaxing spa retreat, this theme lets everyone focus on themselves and enjoy each other’s company without having to worry about laundry and dishes. You can even add a dance class to get the squad’s moves on point for the big day.
Brunch
Brunch is a meal that blends breakfast and lunch (and sometimes can run into the early afternoon). It’s often associated with weekends, since people are able to sleep in later. It typically includes both sweet foods like pancakes, waffles, and French toast with savory dishes such as eggs benedict. It also tends to be more casual and fun than dinner, and brunch drinks include mimosas and Bloody Marys.
If you and the girls are big fans of drag, then a queen-themed brunch is one of the best bachelorette party ideas for you! Hire a local queen to host an amazing show and give your squad the ultimate glam experience. Make sure to include bottomless mimosas and fishbowl bloody marys, too! Whether you’re staying in the city or heading off on a weekend getaway, this is one of the most memorable bach parties you can have.
S’mores Station
Whether it’s a backyard bonfire or an indoor campfire in the fireplace, or even a tabletop firepit, having a S’mores station can be super fun for all. Jennifer Pallian, food scientist and professional recipe developer at Foodess, recommends setting out a variety of chocolate bar options along with some graham crackers. She also says to set out color-coded skewer sticks so guests know what type of toasting they are supposed to do.
Putting everything out in cute bins, pails, and trays makes it easy for guests to pick and choose their toppings. She suggests including extras like premium dried fruit (like blackberries, cherries, and figs) and crunchy bits of bacon. Also, don’t forget the marshmallows! They’ll be the best part of the s’more. Stick with classic fluffy white, but consider introducing some epic flavor combinations from brands like XO Marshmallow and OMG Fluff.
Roller Skating
Roller skating is a cool and fun way to hang out with friends whilst listening to the hottest tunes. It has a sense of inclusivity as it allows people of all ages, backgrounds and fitness levels to enjoy the experience, without the stigma attached to being socially awkward. The leisure industry has noticed and is now promoting and maximising on this trend with venues like Roller Jam offering female only nights and child sessions to break down barriers and create new audiences for the activity.
If you’re looking to plan a roller skating bach party, it might be best to host it within the week of the wedding while everyone is in one place. Just make sure to keep communication open with the bride and find a date that works for her!