Typical Activities
Activities at bachelorette parties are designed to appeal more to women than the kinds of activities often found at bachelor parties. There is typically more emphasis on games, and less on drinking. However, bachelorette parties can also result in heavy drinking, and it is common for there to be male strippers or Chippendale dancers. Other activities may include catered meals and gag gifts. It is also popular to have theme parties, or adult slumber parties, for the bachelorette party.
General Advice
Taxis or other alternative transportation should be arranged if there will be a lot of drinking. Other transportation ideas are to make use of designated drivers, or to rent limousines or buses. In addition, it is important to provide non-alcoholic drinks for those who choose not to drink.
The bride-to-be should not be too directly involved in planning the bachelorette party. However, she should be consulted about who to invite and when to have the party. She will often be very busy as the wedding date approaches, so that holding the party a week or two in advance may be desirable. The night before the wedding is almost always a bad choice for these parties. It is often a good idea to hold the bachelorette party in conjunction with a shower party.
Be sure to consult the bride-to-be about activities that will be held at the bachelorette party. These parties sometimes have risqué themes and can involve male strippers, but should only be carried out if the bride-to-be is comfortable with them. In addition, if risqué activities will be part of the party, all of the invited guests should be told in advance so that they can choose not to attend if they would feel uncomfortable.
Alternative Ideas for Bachelorette Parties
As with bachelor parties, the picture of a bachelorette party can be of a wild party involves extensive drinking along with risqué activities. However, it is entirely possible to have enjoyable bachelorette parties that are more restrained. Ideas for more restrained parties involve activities like going to a jazz club, a play, a concert, or having a dinner party. It is also possible to combine the bachelor and bachelorette parties into one co-ed party.
