Personalized Party Planning for the Bachelorette

Bachelorette Parties

As unique as each bride is, so too are the bachelorette and bridal shower parties that will suit her particular personality. With that in mind, if you’re tasked with planning the bachelorette party, the type of bachelorette party supplies you’ll need will be different depending upon what type of gal she is.

The market seems pretty saturated with bachelorette party supplies targeted toward a more risque audience, however, if you aren't looking to put on that kind of event – because let’s face it, a lot of ladies might find being the guest of honour at an event filled with male body parts kind of embarrassing – you’ll likely have to get a little more creative.

Start by thinking about what kind of event will suit your bride best. Is she a bit of a diva? Was she born to shop? Does she love the outdoors? What are her favourite colours? Start with her interests and then let that be your guide to planning an event that will truly leave her feeling honoured.

Just because a party supply hasn't been designated as being specifically intended for a bachelorette party doesn't mean you can’t use it for that purpose. Too often we focus on using supplies that have a statement about the type or focus of event emblazoned across them – though there is really no need to stick to what’s been pre-determined as appropriate for any time of event. If it suits your event, then it’s right for the job.

Many bachelorette parties are also shifting toward activity-based events. This could be a scavenger hunt, a spa party, cooking classes, wine tastings or even camping trips. This is not to say that the classic night out on the town or hitting the clubs to send your bride off into her married life has gone the way of the dinosaur – anything but. But the truth of the matter is that this type of event just doesn't suit everyone. And if you’re not sure what your bride-to-be wants for her bachelorette party, there’s really no harm in asking her.

In some cases, the type of bachelorette party supplies you’ll need will really be determined by the event itself. A spa party or camping trip will call for a unique type of supplies all together. In addition to the specialty supplies needed to accommodate activity-based parties, you can then fill in the gaps with more conventional or personalized party supplies, like disposable plates or hats in her favorite colors, or perhaps napkins that feature a particular character or image that she favors.

Another angle you could take for a bachelorette party would be to focus on a destination – especially if a destination is set for the honeymoon or perhaps even the wedding itself. You can get the group warmed up for Vegas, Hawaii, Mexico or just about any place by creating a night inspired by that exotic destination.

When planning a bachelorette party for a special friend in your life, don’t let convention guide you. Put all that knowledge of your friend’s personality to work and use your creativity to create a special event that will be a great lead up to a very special wedding.