How to Plan a Bachelorette Party

Why should men have all the fun? Women are entitled to one last wild night before being chained down, too. So, maids of honor and bridesmaids, be prepared to plan a bachelorette party for the bride-to-be. Show those boys you know how to party, too.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Gag gifts
• Invitations
• Itinerary
• Identifying clothing for the bride
• Designated drivers
• Guest list

1. Make a guest list. Ask the bride who she wants to come to the party. Also, get any contact information from her that you will need.

2. Find out what the bachelorette wants. Ask her where she wants the party, how long she wants to party, any special needs or desires or any special dates. Get a general idea of what she wants, and then do the rest of the planning for her.

3. Gather funds. This is best done beforehand. Find out how everything is going to be paid for. You could request a donation from each guest with the invitation, or you can have the bridesmaids finance the entire venture.

4. Make an itinerary. Find out where you want to be and when. Compensate for travel time and happy hours and specials for bars.

5. Get everything you need. Gag gifts, food and drink, decorations or themed clothing — get it all arranged well in advance. Some stores may close before you remember you need something from them.

6. Send out invitations. Mail out invitations well in advance of the party, and have a deadline for R.S.V.P. Let them know all the details: How much it will cost, what they will need, what they can expect.

7. Have fun! Have all of the arrangements in order so you can focus on having fun when it's time to party.

Tips & Warnings

• Make the bride wear a veil or tiara so people know it's her party.
• Gag gifts are a good idea, and can often provide the bride-to-be with some of the more risque items she'd be too embarrassed to buy on her own.
• Theme your party, or include adult themed games or scavenger hunts.
• Call a little bit before the party to confirm reservations. You can often get group rates at hotels or spas.
• The party shouldn't be the night before the wedding ceremony. The bride shouldn't be hungover or hoarse on her big day.
• Drinking and driving is a bad idea. Hire a limo or get someone to abstain for the night.
• Brides be warned: Your bridesmaids may have some wild tricks up their sleeves. Be prepared for anything!
• Technically, this is your last night of freedom, but you are still tied to your future hubby emotionally if not legally. Make sure no one does anything they'll regret.