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Bachelorette Parties

While they were once thought of as simply a female alternative to a raunchy night of bachelorette tee shirts are perhaps less embarrassing products to spice up the party. If you are reading this, you have probably been bestowed the pleasure of being either the maid/matron of honor or a bridesmaid. Naturally you are probably ecstatic to be the bride's right a bachelorette party is supposed to be fun so planning it should be the same. Here's how to pull off a flawless shindig that's sure to please.

Party Style

A bachelorette party is simple, right? You get a slew of naughty ideas for how to embarrass the blushing bride and take her out for a night that she'll never forget, complete with a stripper jumping out of a giant cake in a The Guest List Have the bride chat with her fiancé before you devise a bachelorette party plan because the agenda may dictate who will be invited. Think about it: Her soonrated activities, then make certain their female family members are forewarned. Surely, the night is supposed to be all about the bride, but that doesn't mean you can overlook the guest list and their preferences. Once you've got the party plans in place, it's time to get things rolling. Usually two months notice is good for a "savevites, or make calls to everyone with the details. Finally, try and keep the guest list down to about 10 people, 20 max.

The Details

* The time and date will usually go hand in hand with the type of party you are planning. Be sure to check with the bride about the time and day that you want to have the party. Then you can verify with guests if the date is compatible with everyone's schedules. * Weekdays, anywhere from two weeks to four days before the wedding are ideal. Avoid throwing a party too close to the wedding since those crucial days before the big event usually have the bride stressed out. Plus, you want to bride to be well-rested the week of the wedding. Throwing a big bash a few nights before isn't the best idea. * Be sure to make arrangements and reservations well in advance. This goes for restaurants, clubs, lounges, performers, transportation (very important if you are all planning to drink a lot), lodging (especially if people are coming from out of town), spas, and any other vendor that will be involved in the process. * Consider the budget! If you know that most people don't have an extravagant budget, when planning, try to keep the event modest so as not to unnecessarily exclude anyone who might want to participate. The more people you invite, the less everyone has to pay. However, the more lavish you want the party to be, the more the bill is going to run. * Where is the party? Staying in? There are several advantages: no drinking and driving, the environment is intimate, it costs less, and it can be tailored precisely to the bride's wishes. Going out? The advantages include: not having to clean up after a party and there are lots of people to interact with, giving the party a very different dynamic.

The Invitations

In the invitations, make sure to include where and when the party will be. Let people know the time, day, and hour. You might also need to include directions. If the party will take place at multiple locations, be sure to include a rough itinerary of where the posse will be heading and at what time. Usually by mentioning the type of party and place where it will be held, guests will get an idea of appropriate attire. However, you will need to mention what kind of monetary compensation you expect to be contributed to the affair the bride does NOT pay for anything to do with the bachelorette party. How you contact people depends on the formality of the event and the type of party planned. A simple get-together at a local dive is very different than a dinner at the bride's favorite restaurant, a spa day for 10, or a trip to Vale. Since bigger ordeals usually require that you make reservations so as to get better group rates and get everyone on the same page, you should send formal invitations well in advance. This gives people enough time to arrange their personal calendars around the event, and allows everyone to RSVP with enough time for you to iron out the details.

Themes and Party Styles

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