Bachelorette
Party Invitations - Etiquette
When should the invitations
go out? The bachelorette party invitations should go out at least one to
two months prior to the party. The rule of thumb is that if you are going out of town for
the party, give the girls at least 2 months to prepare for the trip, especially if they
have a significant other or kids. I have heard and have received bachelorette party
invitations sometimes 3 months in advance, especially if it is in Vegas since the rooms
sell out so fast.
If the party is in town, give the girls at least one month
in advance to be told about the party. Girls may have children or big children
(husbands/boyfriends) to make arrangements with to save the date.
Paying? Get
the money up-front! Just because you are planning the party does not mean you have to pay
for the bachelorette party, even the bachelorette party invitations, by yourself! Copy
this page and show other girls who think that they don't need to chip in that THEY DO! You
are doing your part in planning the party and each girl should chip in some money. It
would be great to add up the possible expenses, including everyone paying for the
bachelorette (who should not pay for anything). Give each girl the amount you need and
state that they need to pay in advance or when they show up! There are so many occasions
when girls may say "well I don't have the money", "I will pay you
later", "I forgot my wallet but I promise to send it to you". Most likely
you will not get money from them and so it is important so you can have a good time that
you don't have to think about the money so get it up front!
What should we do?
Take a look at www.bachelorettepartyfun.com,
www.bachelorettepartygames101.com, www.bridesmaid101.com, www.bachelorettepartygifts.com, and www.bacheloretteparty4amy.com for great ideas. Make sure it fits what the Bride-To-Be likes since it is
really her party, even though some of the girls may forget! Whether you go away, a bar, or
at someone's house, the party will be fun with all the girls together!
It is customary to say a few words and make a toast (if you are the planner of the party).
Rehearse some lines before the party starts, it doesn't have to be long. It will leave a
lasting impression on your good friend  Check out www.bridesmaid101.com for some great ideas.
Take Pictures - But Not of
EVERYTHING! Pictures are a great way to capture the evening. Make sure to
take pictures of all the girls having a great time! There are some cool cameras on
www.bachelorettepartyfun.com which have cute words in the pictures relating to
bachelorette parties. Just make sure not to take pictures of anything "naughty"
since you don't want these pictures haunting the bachelorette a few years later when her
husband finds them!
Don't hang out with boys too
long! The reason for a bachelorette party is to have fun with your friends
and not to go scam or mack with boys! Make sure to remember you are there for your friend.
This is not to say a little flirting would be fun (for the non-married girls and those who
live on the edge :), just make sure to hang all together. If a girl decides to go off with
the boys, leave her be (unless she is drunk and needs assistance). Your job is to make
sure the Bride-To-Be has fun.
Drinking:
Drinking can be fun, although don't let the girls get the Bride-To-Be too drunk since she
will not feel great the next day or even that night. Remember, you want her to be able to
remember the evening. If one girl is trying to get the Bride-To-Be too drunk, try to stop
it with some support from the other girls.
Make a Collage/Scrapbook
- A great gift for the Bride-To-Be is to get the pictures developed and place the
appropriate ones in a scrapbook, giving it to the bride for a present. It will be fun to
look at the pictures a few years down the line, remembering all the crazy things everyone
did! The Bride will really appreciate it.
If you have other ideas, please let us know
at webmaster@bachelorettepartyinvitations101.com
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