Weddings are both exciting and stressful. But the bachelorette party is ready for a time out from stress. Plus enjoy the time with her closest friends. These are some of the most anticipated parties and are sure to be unforgettable! Traditionally a night out with friends, going to the best clubs and even exotic male dancers, they have become the perfect weekend over the years. Whichever you choose, it’s sure to be a hit.
What is a Bachelorette party?
Since the maid of honor and the bridesmaids are the ones who plan and execute it, you may wonder what a bachelorette party is. This moment of passing from being a young, single, carefree woman to a married woman who can start a family is definitely something to celebrate. Often these parties where for single women in her family and circle of close friends. However all friends of the bride are welcome to join for parts, or all, of the celebration if plans allow.
Modern bachelorette parties are all about releasing the stress built up in wedding planning and all the little details. And to enjoy a great bonding experience with the friends that matter most to him. They are no longer all in the clubs, drinking and dancing, but maybe a weekend away, a day at the spa, or anything that helps bring these guests together and strengthen friendships that will support him not only in his marriage but throughout his marriage.
What are the origins of a Bachelorette party?
They started as an answer to the bachelor party, where the groom would go out the night before the wedding, or a few nights before, and travel to bars and exotic dancers to say goodbye to his singledom. Full of booze, friends, and last-minute adventures, they soon become mainstream for both sides of the wedding party.
Women have discovered in recent decades that they have to stay at home with their new families, that they go out with their husbands rather than their friends, and their whole lifestyles have been changed. With the new approaches, there was less change after marriage, and married women often went out with their friends without their husbands. Because of this shift, the bachelorette party is less a fond farewell to parties and nightlife and more a celebration of the friendships that will carry on from the single and dating years to marriage. These women, and sometimes men, will be friends who support his marriage and encourage him to build the best and healthiest marriage he can. They will remain active in her life beyond marriage and children.
Now they are more about a great night out with friends to say goodbye to the single party life, many prefer them to be more relaxed and less pressured. As long as the activities fit the personality and preferences of the bride it will definitely be successful.
What happens at a Bachelorette party?
Most of what happens is just fun, laughter, drinking anything from the best coffee and tea to mimosas or alcoholic beverages. The options are endless and there is no limit to the fun that can be had! Since the most important thing that happens at any bachelorette party is bonding, enjoying each others company, and having fun, anything else is just extra.
It is important to create a party so that all the people who attend can have fun and enjoy the time together. This could mean that everyone gets a manicure or pedicure, to eat at a restaurant that is decadent and an experience that goes beyond food, or even to go skydiving to feel the freedom of falling on the way down. Any activity that brings people together and strengthens the bond of trust and truth is ideal.
Memories of their friendship and the bride’s are a particularly hot topic at any bachelorette party! Also a leading topic, are fun or romantic time shops that the bride and her groom spend together. These conversations keep the focus on the purpose of the party while remaining light and fun. Sharing memories of shared stories, the things that brought the bride to this moment with her friends and her lover is a great way to mark the transition from the past to the future.
Great Bachelorette Party Ideas
Some of the top bachelorette ideas these days are a weekend away at a spa hotel or at a winery for tours and wine tastings. These activities are fun and relaxing, encouraging many to try something new. Others go paintballing, skydiving, or on a boat tour to experience a new activity or to find something active and fun. Pottery painting and art classes are becoming very popular at bachelorette parties, where they can show creativity and find new ways to express themselves.
Hosting a bachelorette depends on the maid of honor and the bridesmaids, but that doesn’t mean they’re the only ones who can attend. Renting a party bus to transport everything from a meal to an activity, hiring a male dancer for a house party, or going to a concert or performance are some of the top bachelorette party ideas according to current trends.
Some ideas to avoid are cleanings, tattoos, and new piercings. They sound like a great bonding experience, but they cause pain, swelling, and redness. Brides and their bridal party should avoid anything violent that might make them feel worse on the wedding day, so they can be fresh and engaged and get the most out of both experiences.
The entire party is a celebration of the bachelorette and marking the passing from being a young adult full of going out, going on adventures with friends, and bonding with the friends that matter most to her. This means that any activity he likes is a great way to make sure the day goes well and everyone enjoys their time.
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About the Author
Jane Sheriff is the founder, creative director, party planner and mother of three. She started Darling Celebrations in 2012 to share easy and beautiful ideas for celebrating life’s special events.
