Real-Life Bachelorette Party Ideas and Bachelorette Party Themes

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So you've decided to host a bachelorette party. Oh, the pressure! The good news is that many have come before you, and they have conquered. Here's a sampling of some fantastic real-life bacheloretteparties, straight from the brides, bridesmaids and guests themselves.

Co-Ed Bash

"Our wedding party was made up of a lot of mutual friends from college so we decided to do a co-ed bachelor and bachelorette party. We started the night at my maid of honor's house with tons of beer and great food in the backyard. The guys and girls split up after dinner - we went dancing for our portion of the bachelorette party and the guys went to do their "guy" things. Then at about midnight we all met back up at the house for more drinks and ended up having a loud, spontaneous dance party. I may be partial but I think it's one of the best bachelorette party ideas I've ever heard of!” - Jessica R. a bride from Minneapolis , MN

Wine Themed Bachelorette Party

“Last year I went to my cousin’s bacheloretteparty with a wine and cheese theme. The bridesmaids got a big hotel suite and brought in glasses, plates and cloth napkins from a party rental place so it was a pretty upscale event with about 15 or so people. We were having a great time until the cops showed up. Turns out they were actually the evening’s “entertainment” provided by the maid of honor! My cousin was SO surprised but loved that her fancy little bacheloretteparty turned out to have a little naughty side too.” - Cristina S. a guest from Granite Bay , CA

Bachelor Party Fun

You're the best man, you want to show the groom a great time, and you want this bachelor party to be a story you’ll tell for years to come. Need some ideas for throwing a “night to remember” without getting you, or the groom, in deep hot water? Listen - errr - read up!

So, how did I, a newly engaged woman, get assigned to write a bachelor party guide? Truth be told, the very idea of a strip club and cigar smoke make my nose crinkle, so I have been asking the fiancé why he and his buds couldn't have a nice, safe, quiet night of poker over at our place for his bachelor party. Well, apparently, men and women have a different definition of the word “fun”. And, after he yawned, he said I should respect his fun. I then reminded him that he has never had to force himself to respect my shopping. I think it's just a different sorta thing.

Now, with all due respect, I have assembled some hot tips for bachelor party fun as defined by both sexes.

Groom’s Choice
You can label him whipped if you want, but the truth is that the groom may not really want to engage in a night-filled boobs, booze, and boorish behavior bash. And, you have to consider that he and his fiancée have already talked about it (trust me, they have), and she's given him grief. So, before you do anything, ask! This doesn't mean that surprises are out, but just cop a feel for his bachelor party ideas before you take him to Runway 69. Ask about the guest list too.

Wedding Day Hangover – Not!
A bachelor party website I visited recently said: the bride and groom probably spent every last dime on this wedding; they really should be able to enjoy it by being well rested and sober. Host the party a week or two before the wedding. That gives the group time for recharging their batteries. Be sure to invite 3 weeks to a month before, for convenience of out-of-town party-goers travel planning.

Fail to Plan – Plan to Fail
Even though you may want to have all the guys meet at somebody's house and "see what happens", proper planning always insures a great party. If you're going out to a club, be sure to call ahead and tell them it's a bachelor party (all houses of lascivious and un-lascivious entertainment have special packages waiting for you) same deal with hotels, since they will probably want to put you in a large room with as few breakable objects as possible. As the best man, you are responsible for making sure the party keeps rolling, so a sturdy plan of “pure guy fun” will secure your popularity with your buddies.

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