June is a popular month for weddings. In fact, according to The Inspired Bride, approximately 10.8% of couples get married in June.
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| Photo by Ann Danilina from Unsplash |
What is A Bachelorette Party?
The bachelorette party, hen do, or bridal shower, is simply an intimate gathering of the bride-to-be and her closest friends before she ties the knot.
Guests to a bachelorette party are usually comprised of the maid of honor and bridesmaids.
If you were assigned to be the maid of honor in a wedding, it's also assumed that you'd organize the bachelorette party.
For something truly unique, why not set yourself and your bride squad apart by incorporating crafts into this event that screams "one last fling before the ring"?
Why Plan A Crafty Bachelorette Party?
It's cost-effective to incorporate crafts to a bachelorette party.
Instead of taking a trip somewhere or signing up for paid entertainment, it's relatively inexpensive to plan a crafty bachelorette party, for the following reasons:
- Craft materials can be cheaper when bought in bulk.
- A bachelorette party can be held at home. There's no need to rent a venue.
- Everyone can chip in for decorations, food, and refreshments.
- There won't be any need to shell out extra cash for bachelorette party favors or giveaways.
No one in the bride squad can bemoan that "I'm not creative enough."
There are plenty of crafts that are simultaneously inclusive and suitable to a bachelorette party theme.
Regardless of everyone's skill level -- beginner (or newbie), intermediate, advanced, or expert -- you can decide on a craft or 2 to keep yourselves preoccupied throughout the bachelorette party.
You can decide on a bachelorette party theme and choose a craft that adheres to that theme.
Remember the slumber parties or pajama parties you used to have as girls? Well, you can turn it into an adult pajama party as a possible bachelorette party theme.
Or, why not opt for an elegant ladies' afternoon tea, a backyard cookout, sushi or Italian night, a Mexican fiesta, or even a luau?
You can also take note of the month in which the wedding will be held. While June is a popular month for weddings, a lot of couples choose to tie the knot during other times of the year.
If it's a wedding that will be held in spring, you can have the bachelorette party held at a garden and create flower crowns or bouquets from Japanese or tissue paper.
If it's in October, why not incorporate fall or even Halloween crafts? On the other hand, DIY snow globes or upcycled wreaths will be suitable for a December event.
You and the bride squad can craft some of the wedding essentials.
Floral bouquets, a boutonniere, and photo booth props are just some of the wedding essentials that can be handcrafted during a bachelorette party.
Everyone gets to take home a handmade craft by the end of the bachelorette party.
As mentioned above, you or the bride won't need to shell out extra cash for bachelorette party favors or giveaways.
Having mentioned these, here are tips to make planning a crafty bachelorette party as hassle- and stress-free as possible:
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Determine Your Negotiables From Your Non-Negotiables
Set a budget by making a list of negotiables and non-negotiables for the bachelorette party.
Negotiables
- No need for an elaborate menu
- No need for fine china or sparkling cutlery
Non-negotiables
- Decorations must adhere to bachelorette party theme
- Bachelorette party playlist (ask the bride for a few of her favorite tunes)
- Bachelorette party photo booth props
Decide On the Venue
As a maid of honor and bachelorette party organizer, your home or one of the bridesmaid's would be the best venue for the intimate event.
Design the Invitation
To cut back further on costs, skip the paper invitations and use free software instead.
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| Download this template from Greetings Island. |
Choose the design you want and customize the invitation. Make sure to have all details (bride's name, date, time, address of the venue, contact information, etc.) spelled accurately.
Choose An Inclusive Craft
When choosing the type of craft to do with your guests at the bachelorette party, keep the following tips in mind:
- An inclusive craft should be challenging enough to ignite everyone's interest.
- Everyone must be inspired to express their creativity.
- The procedure must not be too complex that the craft can't be finished in less than an hour.
The Bachelorette Party: What to Do on the Day Itself
Serve Food and Refreshments First
Even if you choose to economize on your bachelorette party menu, there's a wide range of food and refreshments that you can serve and enjoy with your guests.
You can DIY a charcuterie board for something really simple and fuss-free. Or, should you have an adult pajama party, you can opt for pancakes with Prosecco for brunch after getting up.
Grilling lean portions of meat, chicken, or fish, with fruit kebabs and a salad on the side is perfect for a backyard cookout.
Should you wish to have something buffet-style, deck your dinner table with a checked gingham cloth and serve a platter of finger sandwiches, a pasta dish, nachos with homemade dips, and quesadillas.
Plan A Few Games
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| Bachelorette party/ bridal shower game by cherry6688NI |
Incorporating crafts into a bachelorette party is a good way to keep it a sober event. But who says you have to miss out on the fun of playing games?
Should everyone agree to taper down on the alcohol, suitable bachelorette party games would be Would She Rather, He Said, She Said, or What's in Your Purse?
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| Image from freepik |
For the best mocktail recipes, read --
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Have Someone Assist You in Demonstrating the Craft
It would be good to have a finished sample of the craft you have chosen, so everyone can have an idea of what the outcome looks like.
Take Photos
By the end of the bachelorette party, have everyone whip out their phones and take a few snaps of the bride, the entire group, and the finished crafts.
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