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How to Plan a FUN Bachelorette Party

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By Minetta
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Here comes the bride!
Here comes the bride!

Forget the last-minute scramble for party favors and games. This time, you're going to plan your bachelorette party like a pro with a few easy tips!

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Party Invitations
  • Party favors
  • Safe transporation
  1. Step 1
    Bachelorette Party Invitations
     
    Bachelorette Party Invitations

    "YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED..."

    Set a date and provide your guests with invites at least 2-3 weeks in advance. You'll have to decide on the location as well. Do you want to throw it in home or at a nightclub? Both places require very different planning, and you'll need a good head count so that you can plan a budget.

    Also, don't try to take the entire party on yourself! It will be more successful if you delegate and ask your guests to chip in.

  2. Step 2
    Willie the Inflatable Penis
     
    Willie the Inflatable Penis

    PROPS, BABY, PROPS!

    Been to a Bachelorette Party before? Good. Then you will understand that the theme is to adorn the party (and the bride) with enough phallic paraphernalia to resemble a pagan fertility ritual. This could be the result of some left over prehistoric genetic behavior designed to insure reproduction. It could be our cultural obsession with the cock. Or, it could just be our scientific theory that most penises are funny looking.

  3. Step 3

    HIT THE ROAD, JACK!

    Make your bachelorette event like a mini-vacation and pick a fun, exotic location. Scan the papers and internet for last-minute travel packages (conveniently far from the curious eyes of grooms and family!) Or, If you live within driving distance of a coastline, try getting a group discount for a weekend cruise. What better setting for an all girl blow-out?

    Most cruises are one flat price, but they take care of the food, booze and entertainment. Less for you to worry about! Not only will this save you and everyone else money, you'll be spared the worry of cab fare and potential drunk drivers.

  4. Step 4
    Do NOT invite these ladies.
     
    Do NOT invite these ladies.

    "I WANT TO THROW A WILD PARTY, BUT WHAT IF PEOPLE ARE OFFENDED?"

    Your need for approval is charming but it's time to get over it. Bridal showers are classy events, Bachelorette Parties are not. By nature they are loud, funny,and, ,if they're good, totally offensive. Stay true to the theme and give the bride-to-be a rockin' good time. Don't let a few party poopers ruin all your hard work! You can avoid awkward moments by letting all your guests know in advance (like in your party invitations) that wild behavior will not only be tolerated, but rewarded as well! Advise close family members and guests with delicate sensibilities that they might feel more comfortable if they only attend the bridal shower.

  5. Step 5
    Oh, the humanity..
     
    Oh, the humanity..

    THE BRIDESMAID'S REVENGE IS SWEET!

    You may ask why the bride has to suffer so much embarassment at her bachelorette party while the groom simply has to tuck dollar bills in a stripper's g-string. Here's why? Because most brides suffer from a condition called BBB Syndrome, which is otherwise known as Bride Behaving Badly. Symptoms of BBB are pre-wedding hysteria, manic self obsession and fixation on ugly bridesmaid's dresses.

    Naturally, Bachelorette Parties should be fun. We don't recommend that you use them as an opportunity to destroy whatever last shred of dignity your friend may have once had. That is, unless Bridezilla forced you to wear a fuchsia bridesmaid's dress with lamb-chop sleeves and the dreaded "butt-bow." In that case, a compromising position with an inflatable love doll may be warranted before you pull out those cameras.

  6. Step 6
     

    SHE'S THE STAR OF THE SHOW.

    Don't forget who your party is for. The spotlight is on the bride-to-be and because it's her last night out as a free woman you should show the lady a good time! The idea is to give her an excuse to do things she wouldn't normally do and go places she wouldn't normally go, and never will again. As the Hostess you are given a unique responsibility: You are the little devil on her shoulder, but you also have to get her home in one piece. Good luck!

Tips & Warnings
  • When hiring a stripper: DO ask each company you're considering for a website address where you can view pictures of the performers in advance of hiring one. DO NOT hire a male stripper that charges by the hour. DO expect to pay a flat fee of $200 or more for good talent. Do expect to pay a deposit of up to 50 percent of the cost of the performance up-front. And, KEEP YOUR GUESTS UNDER CONTROL. Just because you are female it is NOT ok to maul or pinch the talent or tear at his costume.
  • Don't attempt a "his and hers" bachelor/bachelorette party. Talk about a recipe for disaster!

Comments  

StarrySkye said

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on 12/3/2008 Sounds like fun!! Great article

Simoana said

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on 12/3/2008 I love it!

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