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Sure the wedding dress is important, but what should you wear for other pre-wedding fun like your engagement party or bridal shower, bachelorette party or even rehearsal dinner? Here is a few looks that could work for any of these events.
Who says that a bachelorette party has to involve going out, these days staying in is much more glamorous! What if you can not only have a night of bonding with your gal pals, but also give them a wonderful gift of feeling a little pampered?
Have a favorite salon? Ask about booking services for each of you or reserve the salon for after hours. Most salons will customize a menu of services with special prices for a group, so often you will spend less on each service than you would if each of you were going individually.
You can be as silly as you want, and have a good time talking about anything and everything other than your wedding! You can go out for a nice dinner afterwards since you all will be dolled up, and then even go out on the town if you would like.
Create a theme like Pin-Up for example and have the hair and makeup artists create similar looks for each of you.
Image Source: LA Bachelorette Party
A few ingredients can make a really fun and memorable night for you and your ladies, not to mention you will have the photographs to look back on (and these are photos that you could show your grandmother without blushing!)
1. Your closest gal pals or bridal party
2. Hair and Makeup artist (this will cost less than a night out on the town in most cities)
3. Reserve a salon, or hotel room big enough for the slumber party bash
4. Photographer (talk to photographers about their a la carte or portrait packages)
5. Refreshments
Whatever you decide to do for your party, have fun and be safe!
When you announce your exciting news to your closest friends, odds are the responses will be the following: 1. "OMG Congrats, Soooo Exciting!" 2. "Let me see that rock!" 3. "So let's talk bachelorette party details, Vegas?"
Okay so you may have some variations but the general consensus is that your friends are super excited for you and therefore must plan the ultimate bachelorette party of course. I personally have not done the Vegas bachelorette party, but my girls and I definitely gave Tahoe a run for their money.
If you see yourself walking down the strip in a veil and sash, than this post is for you.
Hotel Stay Before your designated bridesmaid or maid of honor books rooms at a hotel, first make sure that you have a solid head count of everyone who plans to attend and who can agree to put money towards a deposit. (Tip: Use one credit card, and have everyone pay their portion of the bill to the designated card holder.)
Other things to consider are the amenities included, distance from the airport, and/or to the major attractions or sites you plan on seeing, and the general vibe of the hotel. (You don't want to get kicked out or anything..)
Attire
When planning the attire for the trip, a good idea is to put together an itinerary first and then plan on what to wear. For example, decide if the group will explore the town on the first night and eat in, pool day and then a nice dinner afterwards etc. Some groups decide to do a themed outing like little black dresses (bride wears white, or other color to stand out) costumes, or fun hair/make-up. Here are a few pieces for inspiration:
Mystic Snow White Dress
from: For Elyse Inc.
Love Stitch Nashville Dreams Dress
from: For Elyse Inc.
Stella & Dot Sutton Necklace - White Stone
from: Stella & Dot
Stella & Dot Mallorca Chandeliers
from: Stella & Dot
Stella & Dot Devon Chandeliers- Silver
from: Stella & Dot
Women's Shoes - ShoeDazzle - over 3.5" up to 5" Pump - White/ Off White
from: ShoeDazzle
Women's Shoes - ShoeDazzle - over 3.5" up to 5" Pump - Pink
from: ShoeDazzle
Women's Shoes - ShoeDazzle - over 3.5" up to 5" Pump - Pink
from: ShoeDazzle
Sashes, Tiaras & Party Fun
The Bachelorette Tiara - $8.99
from: Bachelorette.com
Bachelorette Sash - Pink Gemstone
from: Bachelorette.com
Bride-to-Be Spin Book - Tons of Wild Games! - $5.99
from: Bachelorette.com
The 51 Most Popular Drinking Games - $13.49
from: Bachelorette.com
VIP Reservations Planning a trip for a large group can have some challenges, make sure to consider the size of your party when booking tickets, tables and other services. Additional gratuity may be applied in some cases, so plan accordingly. There are some benefits to a large group as you can often get into clubs and events and get upgrades such as tables or VIP etc because you are bringing a large group to their venue. Call around to promotors and event companies to see if there is anything you can do ahead of time to snatch up some perks!
The point of this trip is to have an amazing time with your close friends or family members, so be safe and keep it classy!
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A great idea to incorporate into a Bridal Shower or Bachelorette Party is having a Party Gal's consultant come to your house (or wherever you are hosting the shower/party). It is a fun and inexpensive option for having an awesome party that everyone will have a blast at!
Make Margaritas or Cosmo's, serve the Brides favorite snacks and make it a Slumber Party (see this post for Slumber Party ideas) or follow your Party Gal's party with a night on the town.
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These days everyone is pinching pennies and watching their budgets carefully so when it comes to doing your duty as a Maid of Honor, we've got a great idea for how to throw a fun memorable party for your Bride-to-be without breaking the bank. Bringing back the Slumber Party!
Remember as a little girl when the most fun thing EVER was 10 of your friends a ton of junk food and staying up all night gossiping and playing silly games? Well slumber parties aren't just for 10 year olds anymore!
Here are a few suggestions for making your Slumber Party great!
If the Maid of Honor (or one of the other bridesmaids) doesn't have a house or apartment large enough or local enough to host the party...look into getting hotel room for the night! Why not have your party, and not the clean up!
Start the night off with a fun dinner, find out what the Bride's favorite meal is and order in or make the meal as a group(if you are the culinary type). Mix up a pitcher of Margaritas or a batch of yummy Champagne Punch, watch a couple of sappy wedding movies, decorate cupcakes and pamper yourselves with some at home spa treatments.
Another fun idea is to have a Romance Specialist at your party. Nothing says Bachelorette Party like Adult Toys and party games. If you are looking for a local consultant check outAmanda's Party Gals.
If you and your gang like party games...check out these DIY Bachelorette Party Games.
Here are a few suggestions for recipes, spa treatments and party favors to make your Slumber Party great!
Easy Champagne Punch Recipe
Ingredients:
Preparation:
Avocado Carrot Cream Masque
Combine all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Spread gently over your face and neck, and leave in place 10-15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and follow with your favorite toner.
DIY Photo Magnet Favors
Flat-bottomed glass gems (the kind for filling vases with; you can find them at any craft store) or Glass squares. Pictures Mod Podge Paintbrush Magnets (strong ones since the glass gems are heavy) Gorilla Glue Clamps
