Invitation Etiquette for Bachelorette Parties
Bachelorette parties are given by a maid of honor as a fun and relaxing night out after the stress of planning a wedding and before the actual wedding date. These parties can range from a quiet poolside barbecue with the girls to a club hopping weekend in Las Vegas, depending on the personality of the bride and her friends. Party invitations should contain details of the party so the attendees can plan for the event accordingly.
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Invitation Format
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Bachelorette parties are festive occasions for the bride and her close friends so the etiquette for the party invitations is not as formal as other wedding occasions. Invitations can be handwritten by the maid of honor and the bridal party, purchased ready-made at a stationary or craft store or designed and printed by a computer literate hostess. Invitations sent by email or word of mouth are also considered appropriate for a bachelorette party.
Details to Include
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Whatever style of invitation chosen, there are some key details to include. These include the guest of honor's name and the theme of the party, if there is one. Date, time and location are also important as well as directions to the venue. Instructions on how or to whom to r.s.v.p. for the party should also be given.
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When to Send Invitations
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The bachelorette party should not be held on the night before the wedding but should be planned for one to two weeks beforehand. Invitations should be sent one month before the event in order to be sure the guests can attend in the busy time before the wedding. If out-of-town guests are invited, the invitations should be sent even earlier, an additional two weeks, in order for travel and other arrangements to be made.
Who to Invite
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The guest list should include the bridesmaids and other close friends of the bride. Co-workers, cousins and future sister-in-laws can be invited. It is important to remember that no one should be invited to the bachelorette party that has not been invited to the wedding or, in the case of small wedding, the reception after.
Who Not to Invite
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Mothers of the bride and future mother-in-laws are generally not invited to the bachelorette party. This is a time for the bride to have fun with her friends and not have to worry about what the mothers might think or say. If you feel the need to include the mothers, have a festive dinner first then the bridal party can go on to a further venue to continue the night out. Ex-girlfriends of the groom should also be avoided on this occasion.
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