If you want a “Bachelorette!” sash and all the penis straws that come with it, we say: Go for it. Your bachelorette party should be your kind of fun, and if that involves shots and the possibility of dancing on a bar, then so be it.
Or, if you’d rather die than don a penis veil, here are five alternative activities to pass the time during your bachelorette party. (Some would be fun for a bridal shower too.)
Bond at the Spa
Book ahead to ask for a group rate and request side-by-side seats for mani-pedis. Or brides in Orange County, California, can call in The Nail Truck, a mobile solon in a vintage Airstream that brings the spa party to you.
Make a Date Jar for the Bride and Groom
Use popsicle sticks and sharpie to suggest fun activities for the bride and groom, post-wedding. After their big day, they can pick one mystery date a weekend to keep the romance alive. Photo courtesy of Lora Mae Photography.
Design Your Own Perfumes
DIY perfume bars are popping up all over the country. (Try googling “make your own perfume” to find one near you.) Mix fragrances to create a signature scent, then pick an extra-pretty bottle that deserves to be displayed on your dresser. Photo courtesy of Jasmine Star.
Try Your Hand at Flower Arranging
Is there something the bride’s always wanted to try: flower arranging, pasta-making, dancing like Beyonce? Look for a class that can accommodate the group. (Champagne optional but highly recommended for the Beyonce class.) Photo courtesy of Leigh Anna at Moss + Isaac.
Set Up Scavenger Hunt
Break the group into teams and give each a Polaroid camera and a list of clues related to the couple. (“Take a picture where they shared their first kiss.” “Take a picture with someone wearing a T-shirt from the bride or groom’s alma mater.” “Take a picture of everyone in your group crammed into a phone booth.” The team that gets all the photos first is the winner. Photo courtesy of Brandi Welles.
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