Whether the bride is a girly-girl or a bit more wild, she deserves to have her last night of fun with the girls. Bachelorette party ideas range from low-key movie nights to high-energy activities that are sure to delight the group and bring the bride joy. Click here for more info.
Sail out on the water on a Hornblower boat and celebrate the bride with a lake day. Alternatively, you can also host a photo scavenger hunt to capture cherished memories of the evening.
Hornblower Boat Cruise
A bachelorette boat cruise is the perfect way to spend some quality time with the bride-to-be and her besties. You can choose to cruise by day for gorgeous city views and a refreshing drink or ride after sunset to experience the famous Niagara Falls mist.
Dance Floor
Create a designated space on the boat for dancing and set up disco lights to transform your party into a mini dance club. Add a playlist of upbeat dance hits to keep the rhythm going and encourage your guests to get their groove on. It’s a great alternative to hitting up a local bar and allows for a more intimate, family-friendly celebration.
Trivia Tournament
For a low-pressure activity, put a bachelorette twist on classic lawn games. For example, take charades to the next level by adding romantic or wedding-related prompts and by organizing teams (ideally with equal numbers of people).
Add a spin to classic truth or dare with bachelorette-themed prompts. Examples could include texting a cheesy pick-up line to the bride’s future spouse, sharing an embarrassing date story or dancing on one leg for 30 seconds.
Put the bride-to-be’s knowledge of her significant other to the test with this Bachelorette Jeopardy-style game. Compile a list of questions or print off a premade set. Then, arrange them as clues on a board concealing point values.
Antique Shopping
For the bride who loves a touch of vintage, plan a night full of antique shopping. This classy bachelorette party idea also doubles as a fun group activity, so you can split into teams and compete for the best finds.
Give the bride-to-be a taste of glamour with a Gatsby Gala-themed party. Think glitzy Art Deco decorations, black and white attire, and strings of pearls.
Embrace the pink with a rosy-themed bachelorette party. Coordinate matching sashes for the bridal squad and wear coordinating hats (or headpieces like flower crowns or unicorn horns). Pair with champagne and pink cocktail dresses for a perfect match.
Wine and Paint Night
Painting is a great way to bond with friends and create a unique keepsake. You can find a sip and paint studio online or ask for an artist to come to your home. Wine and painting are a match made in heaven, especially when accompanied by tasty nibbles.
The best part is that it’s a lot cheaper than going out to a nightclub and everyone can participate. You will need aprons, water cups and jars, and painting supplies like brushes and canvases. You can also buy at-home painting kits and extra materials like smocks and cute easels.
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts are fun ways to bond with new and old friends alike. You can gear your list to the bride’s interests or location, but the overall goal remains the same: complete the challenges with pictures for proof of success.
Consider including tasks that require participants to strike entertaining poses, like a “kiss and tell” quest where the bride’s group kisses a willing volunteer. Or, ask participants to find a statue that resembles the group and pose together for a picture.
For a city-based scavenger hunt, add items like “find a goofy hat to borrow from a stranger” or have them recreate a landmark photo from their childhood for a laugh-out-loud comparison.
Gold Bracelet or Anklet Night
For the bride-to-be who loves bling, arrange a gold bracelet or anklet night for her friends. Look for a local jewelry boutique that provides this service, which is perfect for group bonding and a cute bachelorette party favor.
For a nontraditional but highly memorable bachelorette party idea, try tarot and psychic readings. Whether you’re an expert or a complete novice, everyone will have fun trying out this unique bachelorette activity.
If the bride-to-be is a T-Swift fan, consider a decade theme bachelorette party. Assign different decades to each girl, then ask them to dress up like their chosen era. This will make for a hilarious and fun photo opp!