Bachelorette Party Alternatives

Almost all brides to be probably have some sort of bachelorette party before their big day. When some people traditionally think of bachelor or bachelorette parties, they may assume the party will involve: a scrumptious cake, and a scantily clad person jumping out of that cake. Or they may think the party will entail an extremely wild night out at the bars involving a few men, dollars, and Lifesavers. But what if the bride to be isn’t the sort of woman who would swoon with excitement if “Officer Friendly” came to her door with fun and surprises?

There are many alternatives to having the traditional “stripper” or “night out at the bars” bachelorette party. You could have a lingerie party! Invite a few (or lots) of your closest girlfriends over for a night of margaritas, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and gossip while they lavish you with gifts of gorgeous lingerie. It is a great way to sit back, relax and spend time with family and friends before your stressful big day. Besides the lingerie, your guests may decide to give you: a romantic game for lovers, massage lotions, candles, bubble bath, or wine and wine glasses.

Or you could have a slumber party! You may think it’s strictly for pre-teens giggling over their latest crush, but it could be just the thing to relax your pre-wedding jitters. Pick a place where you and your friends could hang out for the whole night and spread the sleeping bags around! Get festive and light candles, whip up a fattening feast of pizza and do-it-yourself hot fudge sundaes, rent romantic movies, set up the bathroom for the girls to receive well deserved facials, or break out the polish and paint your nails and toes a sexy, vamp red.

A final suggestion for a “last bash” before the wedding is to have a Jack and Jill party. This party is for both the bride and groom. It’s also a way to gather your family and closest friends to celebrate your upcoming wedding. Most likely, it would be easier to have the party at a restaurant and to serve food and drinks since the guest list could be quite big. To cover the cost of the food and festivities, forewarn the guests that you will be charging a few dollars. The choice to come is up to them. Another good idea is to have various question and answer games that involve the history of the couples’ courtship and engagement. Have everyone try to participate, and those who answer the questions correctly receive some sort of prize. Prizes can fun and inexpensive such as: chocolate, candy, or free drinks. I actually attended a Jack and Jill party a few years ago. For some reason, the hostess decided to give out “naughty” prizes during the games. Imagine my excitement as I answered question after question correctly about my dear friends. And just imagine the shape of the chocolate I was given as my consolation prize. I haven’t looked at chocolate the same since.

Have fun thinking up your own bachelorette party ideas. There are so many ways to make it a night to remember!