Four Great Ideas for Your Bachelorette Party

A popular way to celebrate a friend’s last days as a single girl is to honor her with a bachelorette party, otherwise also known as a “hen party”.  This event is usually hosted by one or more members of the wedding party, or any friend in honor of the bride-to-be.  Although the bachelorette party is never hosted by the bride-to-be, you can participate in its planning.

Generally people think of bachelorette parties as a night of alcohol and watching male strippers.  Now a days, it is becoming more of an opportunity for “female bonding” with activities that are fun and appropriate for bridesmaids and friends of any age.  If you are looking for alternative activities for your bachelorette party, here are four great ideas for that special girls’ night out.

1.      Spa Night

A night at the spa is a popular theme many brides are choosing for their bachelorette parties.  Spas are now opening up for private events and will cater to the party requests of soon-to-be brides.  Many women find that a facial, pedicure, manicure, and massage not only helps them to de-stress before the big day, but is also an activity that tops a night out in a crowded smoky club.  The next day you and your girl friends will be glowing and refreshed instead of nurturing a hung over.

2.    Sleepovers

Sleepovers are no longer for thirteen year old girls.  Today’s brides are inviting over their best girl friends of all ages for a night of chick flicks, pizza, and secrets.  Play some games in between the movies and trading secrets. One such game is  “toilet paper bride”.  Women team up in pairs of two, each team gets a roll of toilet paper, and the teams try to come up with the prettiest toilet paper wedding gown.  You, as the bride-to-be gets to pick the winning team.  Another version of this game is to see which team can wrap up their “bride” the quickest with the toilet paper, mummy style.  These ultra hip slumber parties aren’t just limited to houses either, for a fun twist have the sleepover at a hotel and order ice cream from room service.

3.    Karaoke Bar Fun

For bridal parties that still want to party but want to skip the traditional strip club, a karaoke bar is a fun alternative. You do not need to be an “American Idol” to stand up and belt a tune or two.  Who knows, you, one of your bridesmaids and / or girl friends might have a hidden singing talent that is waiting to be discovered.

4.    Group Cooking Class

For the undomesticated bride, group cooking classes are a unique idea.  Not only will the bride learn some handy kitchen skills, but she can also learn a tasty recipe to cook up for her new husband.  If the bride cooks like a pro, substitute the cooking lessons for group scrap booking classes.  The bride can learn how to make a beautiful wedding scrapbook instead of having to pay a professional.  Bridesmaids can also discover their inner scrap booking or cooking talents in the group class.

Bachelorette parties are no longer just about drinking and watching male strippers.  Brides are skipping the traditional party themes and instead are going with a more modern approach.  No matter which party theme you choose, you’re wedding group is bound to have a blast!