How to Select Bachelorette Party Invitations

Everyone knows how stressful planning a wedding can be for a bride. Thankfully, she has her girlfriends to help her blow off some steam at her bachelorette party. A bachelorette party is also an opportunity for a bride to spend time with just her close female (and occasionally male) friends and relatives before taking the big plunge. One of the most important aspects of a bachelorette party is the guest list, and that's where invitations prove important.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Decide What You Want

1. Call a meeting of the party organizers 2 to 3 months before the wedding. If there are bridesmaids in the wedding they should help with the bachelorette party. Traditionally, the maid or matron of honor takes the lead, but anyone can pitch in.

2. Select someone to be in charge of buying invitations. It's easier to get things done in a group if you divide up the work.

3. Draw up a guest list. Traditionally, a bride's many friends, relatives and future in-laws are invited to the bridal shower, but the bachelorette party is reserved for close friends.

4. Agree on what type of invitations you want for the party. Some bachelorette invitations have racy photos or cartoons on them, while others are geared more toward a girls' night out. Invitations should match the overall feel of the party to clue the guests in ahead of time.

Shop for Bachelorette Invitations

5. Visit a site like Bachelorette.com to browse through an assortment of bachelorette party invitations. You'll find more options by shopping online versus visiting an adult store.

6. Select invitations that fit the style of the party and the budget you've decided on. Bachelorette party costs can add up if you're not careful.

7. Buy more than enough invitations to cover the guest list. Most bachelorette party invitations come in packs of eight. You'll need a few extra if you make mistakes filling them out or copying addresses. You or the bride might also remember additional people that should be invited.

Tips & Warnings

• Send out invitations 3 to 4 weeks before the party so guests can make arrangements. If travel is involved, send invitations 6 to 8 weeks in advance.
• Consult the bride on the guest list. She may have friends you don't know whom she would like to have included or people she doesn't want there.
• Don't wait too long to select and order the invitations. You have to allow time for them to be shipped to you.