Elegant And Classy Bachelorette Party Ideas
Once again wedding season is on the way, which means one thing – it’s time to start planning those bachelorette parties. If you’ve been given the honor of being the maid of honor, it’s time to start planning. Obviously, you can call on the other bridesmaids for help, but ultimately how you celebrate the bride’s upcoming nuptials is up to you. She made you chief bridesmaid for a reason, so do her proud.
If the bride has expressed her dislike for strippers, drinking and novelty accessories, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re not just talking bachelorette parties, but elegant and classy ones. After all not every bride wants to get so drunk she can’t stand straight. Some brides want a sophisticated soiree that they’ll remember for many years to come. Bachelorette parties don’t have to be hazy drunken memories; there are plenty of alternatives to going out drinking.
To help you plan the most wonderful bachelorette party that’s elegant and classy, we’ve put together a few tips, tricks, and ideas. For everything that you need to know, keep reading.
Make the bride stand out for the right reasons
It’s the bride’s party, so she needs to stand out. However, for a classy bachelorette party, she should stand out for all the right reasons. She shouldn’t be the center of attention because she’s covered in plastic tiaras and sashes with sexual slogans on. You want to make the bride-to-be feel special without making her feel silly.
How about you and the rest of the girls dress in one color and the bride dresses in white? That way, she stands out but not because she looks silly but because she’s dressed differently. A small ‘bride-to-be’ badge could also work, as long it’s not too large or tacky looking. There are plenty of ways you can make the bride stand out without embarrassing her; you just need to get creative.
Take a cocktail making class
A great way to include alcohol in the bachelorette party without everyone getting extremely drunk is a cocktail making class. Flaming sambuca shots and Jager Bombs might not be classy enough for the bride-to-be but a cocktail making class is sure to be. If there’s a certain cocktail that you know the bride-to-be loves, make sure that you’ll be making it. It’s little details like this that the bride will love.
Do some research and find a fancy bar that offers cocktail making classes. Ideally, you want somewhere that’s smart and chic, so that you can dress up in your nicest outfits. Look out for places that offer cocktail making classes followed by a night of VIP treatment and half price cocktails. Cocktail making can be expensive but not if you shop around for a good deal.
Have a spa weekend
For a relaxing weekend away that’s also fun and memorable, a spa break could be the perfect way to celebrate. Look out for resorts that offer VIP treatment, such as champagne on tap and gourmet food. The great thing about spa weekends is that often, there’s deals on them. So you and the rest of the bachelorette party could stay at a fancy spa for a budget-price.
To make it extra special, choose a spa that the bride-to-be has always dreamed of visiting. Maybe there’s a fancy hotel that has a spa attached to it or perhaps there’s a spa that has a waiting list to get into? Do your research and find somewhere amazing. How about taking the bride-to-be abroad – France is famous for it’s beautiful spas, why not plan a weekend away there?
Go to the races
Like the idea of dressing up in fancy clothes and feeling like royalty – then why not organize a day at the races? Think stylish dresses, big hats and champagne on tap. A day at the races is the perfect way to celebrate the bride-to-be’s last days of ‘freedom’. You could even look at paying extra to be in a private box where you’ll be treated to a beautiful selection of gourmet food.
There’s nothing more elegant than dressing up like a lady of leisure and spending the day at the races.
Have afternoon tea in a fancy hotel
Forget the pre-wedding diet, treat the bride to a wonderful afternoon tea. What’s more indulgent and luxurious than a glorious afternoon tea in a fancy hotel? Especially when the afternoon tea you’ve chosen comes with champagne instead of traditional tea. Think elegant dresses, delicious food and lots of bubbles – what’s not to love?
The great thing about going for afternoon tea is that you can sit back as a group, relax and reflect. You can talk about the bride-to-be’s upcoming nuptials, your outfits for the big day, and whatever else pops into your mind.
Travel in style
Wherever you opt to go, make sure that you plan to travel in style. Taxis are okay but for a celebration like a bachelorette party, your transport needs to be pretty special. Perhaps you could hire a limo from a limo company? Or maybe you could rent a vintage car and chauffeur to drive you and the rest of the bachelorette party around? For an extra special party, why not hire a helicopter?
No matter what type of celebration you’ve planned, it’s essential that the bride-to-be feels special. That’s why the small details, like how you travel, are so important. To get an idea of the best ways to travel, have a browse online – you’re sure to find inspiration on Instagram.
Go for dinner and see a show
How about marking the occasion with a show followed by a fancy dinner? If the bride-to-be loves a certain type of theater, be it ballet or opera, theme her party around that. For a night of classy elegance, a trip to the theater is the perfect way to celebrate. You may even be able to find a deal online that offers a theater ticket and dinner for one price, so it’s worth shopping around.
Treat the bride to a musical or a show of her choice and she’ll have the best time. The theater might not be the most exciting of bachelorette options, but it can be a lot of fun. As long as you choose a show that the bride will like and pick the best seats, you can give her the best evening.
Have a photoshoot
A great way to make the bride-to-be’s bachelorette party fun and memorable is by organizing a photo shoot. Choose a photographer who you know the bride loves the style of and as part of the bachelorette party, have a photoshoot done. To make it even more special, look for a photographer that works with a makeup artist who can do everyone’s hair and makeup before the shoot.
The chances are that you’re all together very rarely, so it’s the perfect time to have a photoshoot done. Shop around for a deal that includes a glass of champagne each to make the day a little more enjoyable. Once the photo shoot is completed, you can then head off for a fancy dinner and a few drinks.
A fun and memorable bachelorette party doesn’t have to include shots of alcohol, strippers or penis-shaped hats. Believe it or not, a classy and elegant party can be just as fun as a traditional one. As long as you get the activities that you do right, of course.
