How to Plan a Bachelorette Party

Series Summary

Planning a wedding is no small endeavor. There are hundreds of details to account for, like the cake, decorations, cocktails, menus and entertainment. Most importantly, planning a wedding requires tying all of the individual aspects together into a cohesive theme. With so many details to consider, it is sometimes wise to hire a specialist in the field. In this free wedding planning video series, an event coordinator discusses essential pre-wedding planning. Find out how to form a guest list, create a budget and plan rehearsal and reception dinners. Get tips on planning a bachelor and bachelorette party and throw the perfect engagement party. Stay on top of things by using this pre-wedding planning guide.

Video Transcript

"So, you've just been asked to plan your friend's bachelorette party for her wedding. So, you're asking yourself, where do I even start. Hi, I'm Jessica Meiczinger with Simply Divine Events, and I'm going to tell you girls how to plan the perfect bachelorette party for your friend. First of all, talk to the bride and see what she likes to do and see what she wants to do and also pick a date and time that works best for her schedule. Talk to the bridesmaids, get some ideas from them as well, and have them, you know, contribute to the cost of, you know, the bachelorette party. Sometimes, they can get a little expensive. Some fun ideas for bachelorette parties, or you can do, go to Nappa and towards the vineyards and have just the nice, relaxing time out there. You could go to a spa for the weekend. You could take a small cruise. You could go out for a girl's night out on the town, but definitely if you decide to do that, go ahead and make sure, you know, you rent a limo or have a party bus pick everybody up at somebody's house and have a plan of attack, you know. Make sure you guys go out and have a nice dinner and plan some places of interest that you guys want to visit throughout the evening, and then at the end of the evening, make sure you have transportation arranged for everybody as well. So, that way everyone gets home safely. So, those are just some ideas on how to plan the perfect bachelorette party for your friend's wedding."