So you've been asked by your BBF to be her maid-of-honor! The job description includes discussing all the plans, going to dress fittings, providing plenty of emotional support during the build-up to her big day. But the most job on your to-do list? Planning the all-important bachelorette party! For those who have never organised a bachelorette party - or even been to one - they can seem like a daunting prospect. But as always, we are here to help! To get you started, we've put together a great list of the most popular bachelorette party ideas.
1. Do a Cookery Classes
Perfect for the foodie bride and her friends. Enjoy a glass of wine while you learn how to whip up some magic in the kitchen with the help of a professional chef then sit down together and enjoy the fruits of your labor. A baking class is also a fun idea for a bride with a sweet tooth!
2. Host a Murder Mystery
An unsuspecting victim will fall foul to a horrendous crime, and it is you and your bachelorette party's job to uncover the clues and weed out the killer. A great ice-breaker activity for your group as you work together to figure out whodunnit! Throw some costumes into the mix and you have a great fun-filled bachelorette party.
3. Action Packed Activities
Perfect for any bride who is a true adrenaline junkie and craves an action-packed weekend of activities. From zip-lining and zorbing to whale watching and windsurfing, there is definitely something for all the adventure loving brides out there. Or of course, you could go hiking or wild swimming and make your own adventure!
4. Book a Mini Cruise
All aboard! Celebrate your bachelorette party in style by stepping aboard for a mini cruise, whether it's sunset drinks on the water, or an overnight getaway. There are lots of boat trip options wherever you're having your bachelorette, you could always rent your own boat for the weekend, and cruise the waterways at your leisure!
5. Plan a Spa Weekend
A spa weekend is the perfect getaway for the bride who loves a bit of luxury! What better way to prep for your big day than by getting a little bit of R&R while sipping on champagne at a fancy hotel? Wherever you're based, there are lots of bachelorette-friendly spas all across the States who offer great pamper packages for bachelorette parties.
6. Dance and Workout Classes
For the woman who want to bust some moves, a fun dance class might be just the ticket to start the night off with a bang. Choose from a twerking class to a Charleston lesson, or opt for something a little different, from a 90s HIIT class, a burlesque lesson, or a hula hoop class - a cool idea for an active hen without leaving the city!
7. Treasure and Scavenger Hunts
A really fun activity to get to know others in the group, scavenger hunts are perfect for pairing bachelorettes off in teams to work together. Gather up your ladies, provide a list of clues and a map of the hunt location and off you go! This is also a great idea for a girls' night out on the town, simply make a list of items to find during the night such as coasters from each bar, photos with strangers, shot glasses etc. Whoever has the most impressive collection (as decided by the bride) at the end of the night wins a prize!
8. Farm Weekend
Get those wellies on for a fun filled weekend on the farm! A bachelorette party with a difference, farm weekends are filled with fun activities such as cow-milking, feeding the animals, bog-jumping, bread-making, hen chases and farm treasure trails. All good providing fantastic memories for the bride-to-be and her pals.
9. Arts and Crafts Weekends
Is your bride the ultimate DIY queen? Then she will love getting hands on with an arts and crafts filled bachelorette party. Choose from flower crown-making, felting, pottery painting and even nude life drawing - the options really are endless!
10. Movie Night
Does your gal love the movies? How about a private screening of a vintage movie? Or hitting a luxury movie theatre for her favourite film? If you're looking for something a little relaxed, low key or booze-free, this idea will be right up her alley!
11. Glamping
Glamping offers the fun of camping in the great outdoors, but with a bit of home comforts - which makes it the perfect bachelorette party idea for a broad group of gals. Sleep under the stars in a bell tent, tipi, shepherd hut or a yurt. Every part of the country has its own little hidden gem, the hardest part is picking one!
12. Makeup Masterclass
What better way to get your glam on for your bachelorette party - and learn some new skills - than with a makeup masterclass? Stores, salons and makeup artists in every city offer classes for groups or you could go one further and opt for a glam photo shoot and get some snaps while you're at it. Alternatively, you could go en masse to a blow dry bar or to get your nails done!
13. Afternoon Tea
Beautiful china, delicious cake, a glass of bubbly and bottomless tea - afternoon tea bachelorette parties have become quite a popular choice of daytime activity as it is suitable for everyone, even the Moms!
14. Cocktail-Making Classes
Cocktail-making, or mixology as it's also known, is the perfect starting point for your big night out on the town. An easy activity that everyone will enjoy, it's fun, lets the bridal party chat, mingle (and drink!) as well as learning a few new shaking and stirring skills!
15. Hen Party at Home
If you are on a budget or stuck for time why not host a hen party at home? Set up a mini spa with champagne on ice in the living room, put on bath robes and slippers and gather round to paint nails and pop on some face masks. You could host a themed pot luck dinner night with lots of fun dishes to try or even host your own afternoon tea party with your best china, some bubbly and tasty treats. Our favourite? A throwback slumber party with your favourite teen movies. The possibilities are endless!
Get more ideas for a home hen party here.
More Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas
Nothing on our list catching your eye? We couldn't fit all our favorite bachelorette party ideas in the list, but here's a few more to inspire your party planning!
- Pottery-making
- A relaxing yoga retreat
- Head to a festival or concert
- Do wine tasting
- Book a night of karaoke
- Book a cabin on the lake or a weekend away in the woods
- A private dining supper then a night on the town
The most important thing to remember is to have fun! All the bride really wants is to hang out with her besties and for everyone to have a good time, so choose an activity that she will enjoy, but also won't exclude anyone.
For lots more info on how to plan the perfect bachelorette party, check out our guide to minimising drama, our tips for planning a bachelorette party abroad, and our ultimate bachelorette party playlist!
Feature image: Cannon Alexandra Photography via 100 Layer Cake
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