Planning Bachelorette Parties by Maria Perez

This past year I been planning or helping to plan many bachelorette parties. In my opinion they are fun and sometimes outrageous. But it's something that is part of the whole wedding package and stays with the bride forever. So make it count!The steps that I have taken when planning a bachelorette party are as follow:
Step #1- Bride first. Always make sure that you have some idea of what the bride wants (even if it's a surprise). For example, if your bride really dislikes strippers try to stay away from strippers. Also ask her who she wants to invite.
Step #2- Set up a budget. Find out how much the bridesmaids can contribute.
Step #3- Set a date and time that is good for most of the guests.
Step #4- Brainstorm ideas for the party. Make sure you take the bridesmaids' ideas into consideration. Think of places to go, a theme, color scheme, games,and any other ideas to make the night fun.
Step #5- When everyone agrees with the event that will take place make reservations.
Step #6- Plan a method of transportation. For my sister's bachelorette party we rented a pink SUV limo. But if it's not in your budget you should make arrangement to have a designated driver.
Step #7-Always collect the money before the day. Some of the ladies might forget their portion of the money the day of party and you wouldn't want to be stuck.
Step #8- If you picked a theme, dress and act the part. So far I been a mobster, a girl of the Moulin Rouge, and a pin-up girl from the 1940's.
Step #9- Make the night memorable for everyone, especially the bride.