Q: I’m the Maid of Honor for my best friend’s wedding. We’re going to be celebrating her bachelorette party this spring. She and her fiance have a “no stripper” policy. I have been left to plan something for her and all the girls, but I’m drawing a blank. Please help me with some ideas!
A: You have quite the event to plan! Planning a bachelorette day for your friend doesn’t have to be stressful at all. Many couples are opting against strippers and that is totally fine because there are so many other ways to make this day fun and memorable for your friend & everyone involved.
First things first is you want to consider your friend’s personality. Is she outgoing and daring, calm and reserved, or an undercover diva? There’s an activity to accomodate all personalities and interests. Here are a few that I recommend, but don’t feel limited to only these:
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Take a cruise to nowhere. These types of cruises don’t involve ports of calls and they are generally short, lasting no more than 4 days. They are fairly inexpensive and allow for fun activities such as fine dining, gambling, dancing, and quality time with the girls.
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Indulge in a day of pampering at a spa. Many spas offer bachelorette specials and sometimes discounted rates for large parties. Inquire at a few local spas to see what they have to offer. I’m sure your friend could benefit from the pre-wedding pampering!
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Wine always soothes the palate! Wine tasting has become really popular. In this day and age when entertaining is at an all time high, everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of becoming a connoisseur of some sorts. There is much to learn when it comes to wine and this type of bachelorette outing can be fun and informative. Many places even suggests which wines goes best with certain foods, which leads me to:
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Cooking classes. This could be a fun group activity. What’s even better is that everyone learns a recipe that can be used over and over again.
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Perfume making. This requires a little research because you have to see if there is a place in your town that offers this. This activity is fun because it allows you to mix scents that are pleasurable to you and make an authentic concoction that is all yours. Some places even let you keep a record of your ingredients so that you can come back for more. Your friend will enjoy it because she can wear a scent that is uniquely her own on her wedding day.
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Pole dancing classes. You said “no stripper” policy, but you never said that your friend can’t tap into the inner dancer inside her! If your friend is on the more daring side, this activity can be fun filled! Not only will everyone learn a few sultry moves, they will also get an incredible workout. Many dance studios and gyms offer it. If you don’t think people will be comfortable going to a class, their are many companies that come directly to you..read on!
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Pajammy Jam! Rent a hotel room and have an old fashion girl slumber party {or a modern slumber party}! You can play some games and perhaps arrange to have certain companies come out to you.
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Vogue! If you’ve got a group of divas, places like The Makeup Bar Lounge in Atlanta allow you to get all diva-fied and then embark on a photoshoot. The photos are a great souvenir to look back on all the fun you had.
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Shoe Parties. We did a post about this here. Shoes and partying…need I say more!
Good luck and happy planning!
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These are all such great ideas! I am going to have to send this on to my maid of honor because I agree that I don’t want strippers at my bachelorette!
Great ideas!! I saw the makeup bar idea on Real Housewives, and thought it would be so much fun, especially for a bachelorette.