The bachelorette party is your last night out before your big day, so you want to go all out and celebrate with your best friends. Going all out doesn’t have to be a party in Vegas. You can mix it up with creative alternatives to the bachelorette party where you focus on bonding and relaxing. Here are some classy bachelorette party ideas that fill your day (or weekend) with fun.

Key Takeaways:

• Plan a bachelorette party over a weekend so you can cover more activities.
• Consider moving your activity to someone’s house rather than going out to keep the party more relaxed and low-key.
• Look at what restaurants, events, and classes are available locally for activity inspiration.

Tips for a Memorable Bachelorette Party

Bachelorette parties are a fun wedding tradition where you and your girlfriends get together to create memories and bond before you’re married.

Whether you’re going out for the day or staying in, spruce it up with these ideas for a bachelorette party:

8 Bachelorette Party Ideas to Inspire Your Perfect Day

Time to get pampered and treated like a queen! Share these ideas with your maid of honor and friends to inspire them when planning your fun-filled party.

1. Relax and Pamper Yourselves

With all the stress in wedding planning, a relaxing spa weekend might be just what you need before your big day. Plan a weekend at a resort filled with massages, poolside naps, and facials. If you’d rather keep it short, book a few hours at a local spa.

Is the bachelorette party venue close to the wedding? Then a spa manicure and pedicure would fit perfectly with your wedding plans. You can have fun with the girls and prepare for your wedding with fresh nails.

Not every bride enjoys going out, and that’s okay.

A home spa can be just as fun. Some bachelorette house party ideas are buying your favorite facial treatments, nail polish, and of course, cocktails for a fun night in your home.

2. Do a Food or Drink Crawl

Book yourself a limo and hold your own version of a bar crawl. If you like wine, you might stop by your favorite local wineries. You can also do a dry crawl by visiting local coffee shops or bakeries.

Another fun alternative is a food crawl. You start in one location for the appetizer, somewhere else for the main course, and a third spot for desserts. There’s no limit to the number of stops you can make – fill yourself up with your favorite foods in town.

3. Take a Hobby Class

Taking a class is fun and teaches you a new talent in the process. If you take a class, choose one where you can interact with your girls.

Some great classes are cooking, painting, or crafting. Dance classes are popular, but you might not have as much opportunity to chat with each other. Make it as part of a larger day or reserve it for another occasion.

You can also have a hobby class at your house if the girls want to avoid crowds. Pick up the supplies or invite an instructor to your home for an evening of painting, cooking, or crafting to celebrate your upcoming wedding.

4. Have a Beach Party

A summer wedding pairs perfectly with a beach getaway with your besties. Beaches are relaxing and afford plenty to do in town. If you’re in a landlocked location, go to local lakes or a backyard pool for an equally fun alternative.

Is your group not fond of swimming? Then, you can rent a boat for the party or plan other water activities.

5. Go on an (Easy) Hike

Will hiking really make a classy bachelorette party?

It can be. Not all hikes have to be rugged treks up a mountainside. You can take a casual stroll in a national park and then stay in a cabin with full amenities.

There are dozens of fun and classy hiking opportunities, like stargazing parks, spa resorts, or lakeside cabins. Many glamping locations also offer add-ons like spa treatments and yard games to add to your weekend itinerary.

6. Attend a Concert or Play

Check out what local events are happening that weekend. A concert, theatrical performance, or movie might make the perfect bachelorette activity.

You can add it to a lineup of events, like going to a film after getting pampered at the spa. It can also be a solo event depending on your schedule.

7. Have a Night on the Town

If you live in a big city like DC or LA, you have enough activities around you to fill up an entire weekend. If you don’t live in or near a city, consider booking a hotel and visiting a favorite destination.

If you choose a night on the town for your girl’s night, we recommend a flexible schedule. That ensures you hit all your favorite spots before the night runs out or don’t wander around not knowing where to start.

If you want to explore the city without a specific destination in mind, you can add a scavenger hunt to the evening. For an added twist, a photo scavenger hunt has your guests take selfies with items on a list or film themselves completing tasks.

8. Host a Dinner Party

A dinner party may not sound exciting at first, but it can if you add a theme. A dinner party works great for larger groups or when there are guests with smaller budgets. It can be a low-key bachelorette party or as extravagant as you’d like.

Murder mystery parties give guests a fun way to dress up, role-play, and put their deduction skills to the test in an evening-long game.

You can also plan other themed parties like hosting a classic Jane Austen-themed dinner party or planning it around the bride’s favorite TV show (like a Game Of Thrones party).

Plan the Wedding of Your Dreams

Your wedding is more than just the day you say, “I do.” All the events leading up to the big day are a part of the wedding experience and deserve the same amount of love and attention.

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