10 Bachelorette Party Ideas (Classic & Original)

Some of the biggest bachelorette party trends of recent years are destination parties, short staycations at SPA hotels, flower farm visits, wine tastings, and art classes.

However, the good old pajama, backyard, and themed bar bachelorette parties aren’t losing ground.

They tend to be more budget-friendly and don’t require such extensive planning.

The truth is, modern bachelorette parties don’t have rules.

You can do anything you enjoy, from hiking or throwing axes to taking a jewelry-crafting class or shopping if you feel like it as it’s your special day.

1. Rent a Villa with a Pool

If you live in a sunny state or have the budget for a destination bachelorette party, rent out a villa with a pool. An entire house all for yourself gives you full freedom and lets you be creative with the theme.

A tropical theme perfectly matches a pool party. Think fruity cocktails, flamingo or citrus slice-shaped floats, bright swimsuits, fresh flowers, and palm trees- Instagram-worthy pictures are guaranteed.

Some more creative pool bachelorette party ideas are an ice cream bar, sunscreen station to get you the perfect tan, floating water-resistant lamps, and cake pops decorated to resemble striped pool balls.

Matching swimsuits will not only look great in pictures but also make nice gifts for your friends. Other useful and fun bachelorette party treats include straw hats, sunglasses, and tan lotion sets.

2. Weekend SPA Getaway

Indulge in true relaxation with a SPA weekend at a nice hotel somewhere far from the city rush. Your friends will certainly appreciate a few days with treatments, massages, sauna visits, and long talks on the sunset.

Depending on your budget, season, and personal preferences, you can find the perfect destination in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, or Europe.

Do you prefer cozy evenings at a fireplace in chilly mountains or walks along the seashore?

A weekend SPA retreat is not about taking care of yourself, but also about visiting a new place.

It’s your chance to go on a short adventure with friends, exploring local cuisine, architecture, and culture, especially if you fly out of the state or country.

Of course, such a bachelorette party is quite expensive, so you should consider the costs in advance.

You don’t necessarily have to pay for every SPA treatment or the stays, but discuss this with your friends to ensure they can handle the costs.

The best bachelorette party treats in this case will be matching bathrobes, slippers, or gift SPA treatments. Alternatively, you can find nice souvenirs at your destination.

3. Visit a Flower Farm

What place could feel more dainty and magical than a flower farm? Visiting a flower farm is the ultimate recipe for a wonderful bachelorette party filled with beautiful pictures and inspiration.

Taking a ton of pictures isn’t the only thing you can do on a flower farm. Some flower farms offer additional services, such as florist courses, and nearly every large flower farm has some café on the territory or a shop.

If you prefer to use your time with maximum efficiency, use the visit to a flower farm to pick the flowers you’d like to see in your wedding bouquet. Your friends will likely find creating bouquet designs together fun.

It’s also the perfect chance for your friends to choose flowers for their bridesmaids’ bouquets. They don’t necessarily have to be the same – let your friends express their personality in the floral arrangements.

4. Pajama Party

What could be better than a good old pajama party, but this time, with the purpose of celebrating your upcoming marriage?

Since pajama parties are typically held by children and teenage girls, a pajama bachelorette party is in some sense symbolic. It’s the last pajama party before you truly step into a new, adult, married life.

Perhaps, you already know how to set up a pajama bachelorette party. You’ll need some fancy pajamas (obviously), a buffet with sweets and junk food, bubbly drinks, and some entertainment.

The variety of activities for a pajama bachelorette party is endless: you can watch TV, make home SPA treatments, do makeup, take pictures, play board games, chat…

There’s no need to choose one or two activities – the night is long, so you have time for all of it!

The decorations are important. Pick your color scheme and blow up some balloons, create a photo backdrop, set up a snack table and a board game station. Pajamas or polaroid pictures will be the perfect treats for your guests.

5. Shopping Day

Nearly all women love to go shopping once in a while, and some can’t imagine their lives without roaming the high street in search of a new dress or shoes every weekend. Shopping together with friends is even more fun.

You can get useful advice, take a break at a nice café, and chat along the way. There’s no need to search for bachelorette party treats in advance – you can find them during shopping with friends.

Furthermore, you and the bridesmaids get a chance to find the perfect attire, shoes, or accessories for your wedding day together.

Of course, this shouldn’t be the main objective of the day, as you want to have fun and avoid stress.

Not everyone can handle an entire day of shopping, so you can spend a couple of hours on it and head to a bar, to your house, or to a SPA afterward.

6. Rent a Yacht

Pool bachelorette parties are rather standard. If you admire water but are looking for something less common, consider renting a yacht – amazing scenery is guaranteed, especially if you sail at sunset.

Simply sailing on a yacht, however, ay quickly get boring, so you need to take care of the entertainment.

Board games may not be the best idea, since the boat can wobble and your cards or figurines will get scattered around (talking from personal experience).

Watching a movie under the night sky or taking pictures is a much better idea. You can even hire a live band or get fireworks to make the day truly memorable. Of course, you’ll also need some cocktails and finger foods.

7. Art Class & Wine

If you’re looking for a sophisticated bachelorette party idea, why not go for an art class? Painting is easier than it seems if you’re supervised by a professional and can fight the anxiety with good wine.

Each of us has talents, and who knows, maybe painting is exactly what you or your bridesmaids were missing in your lives. Even if it doesn’t become your new hobby, you will certainly have a lot of fun.

After the art class, you get to bring your work home, which makes the perfect bachelorette party treat. Add a complimentary bottle of wine for each guest, and everyone will go home happy and inspired.

8. Wine Tasting

If you like the idea of a sophisticated bachelorette party but not painting, skip the art class and attend a wine tasting instead. It’s not about drinking alcohol but rather about getting new sensory experiences.

A wine tasting excursion will get you familiar with wine types, the process of making wine, and the best wine and food combinations.

This will be especially useful if you tend to grab any wine bottle you see first in stores thinking they’re all the same.

Wineries can also offer some beautiful landscapes and stores where you can get bachelorette party treats.

9. Laid-Back Outdoor Retreat

A bachelorette party doesn’t have to be fancy and pricey. Instead of renting a venue and hiring caterers, you can host it in your backyard or in the nearest park (provided the local laws don’t prohibit it).

Mini burgers, grilled vegetables, sandwiches, and draught beer are the perfect match for a laid-back outdoor bachelorette party.

Add in some board games, badminton, frisbee, or water gun fight, and your party will be more fun than any bar night.

If you prefer a more active lifestyle, spend your bachelorette party hiking. Our nature is diverse and rich with forests, mountains, and lakes where you can set up a camp and make some food on a grill in the evening.

10. Themed Bar Night

Bachelorette parties held at rented venues are on the surge, but a bachelorette bar night is a tradition that never gets old. However, some points are worth noting.

Pick your bars and book tables in advance to ensure you don’t have to wander around the town searching for a place. Choose glamorous, sophisticated bars you wouldn’t go to on a regular day – after all, it’s a special occasion.

To distinguish your bachelorette party from an ordinary Friday night, pick a theme. Your bachelorette party theme can be literally any style you admire – the 1950s’, Art Deco, biker, or Disney.

Come up with entertainment to avoid your party revolving around alcohol. For instance, you can visit multiple bars and implement different rules for each one or play truth or dare (but keep it appropriate).