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Bachelorette Party Tips
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To Strip or Not To Strip It is best to check with the bride before hiring the stripper when planning a bachelorette party. Even if the bachelorette is keen on the idea, she might feel uncomfortable staring at a stranger's crotch in the company of a large group of her friends. There are plenty of alternatives to strippers, many of them designed to help a woman access her own sensuality. Pole dancing classes are becoming increasingly popular as a party event. Check out salsa classes at your local dance studio, or consider having a lingerie selling party. Look in your local directories for information on what is available in your area, or get online to chat with other bachelorette party organizers to see what they did. Create That Team Spirit!Sashes are low-cost to buy or even to make. All that is needed are some lengths of ribbon or fabric (about 2 meters per sash), fabric paint, and some pins. Print the party's slogan twice along the length, then fold the sash in half and pin the loose ends to complete. Be sure to make a sash for the bachelorette that will distinguish her from the rest of the group – either by marking her sash with 'bachelorette' or giving her a different color. Not got the time to fiddle around making sashes? Buying a bachelorette party sash from an online bachelorette party supplier can be an easy and affordable alternative. These sashes are professionally printed, and usually have very straightforward slogans. Truth or Dare IdeasAn obvious party game for some bachelorette party fun is an old fashioned game of truth or dare. It's not always easy to think up a suitable range of bachelorette dares, especially when you don't know the guests very well, so here are some ideas you can use: *Truth questions: describe your first kiss, your very first date, your prom night, the man you lost your virginity to, your first love, your first crush, your first celebrity crush (great potential for embarrassment here), the song you would most like to have sex to, the most unusual place you have ever had sex, the weirdest dream you ever had, the weirdest experience you ever had… the list goes on. *Dares: take off your bra at the bar, tell that man over there that you're in love with him, convince a stranger that you're a nun on a night out, do an artistic improvisational dance to a song that's playing, convince someone to go out with your grandmother… Just think of slightly embarrassing things you would be scared to do, but would still find fun. That's what the game is all about. Bachelorette Party Etiquette: The GuestsIf you're hosting a bachelorette party, remember that the guests invited to come along should be the bride's choice. In other words, if the bride wants a subdued, intimate gathering, her guests should reflect that type of atmosphere. For example, you won't want to invite the gals who like to get tipsy and flirt (or worse) all night. Remember that the bachelorette party is a celebration of the bride-to-be, ushering her into a new and happy phase of life. Her party should be a symbol of that, right down to the guests. Gag Gift IdeasAs it is not customary to give a large bachelorette gift on the bachelorette party night, many groups go for gag gifts to add to the fun of the night. These gifts can be naughty, or merely make a joking reference to the bachelorette's soon-to-be status as a wife. Around-the-Clock ShowersFor an innovative bridal shower idea, throw an "Around-the-Clock" shower. The idea is that each guest is assigned a time of day (as noted on their bridal shower invitations), and they must bring a gift that reflects that time of day. For example, juice glasses at the 8am hour, or bedtime slippers for 10pm. Ideally there should be one hour for each guest, but you can double up the hours if there are fewer guests (i.e., 1-2pm) Bachelorette Party Scavenger HuntHaving a bachelorette scavenger hunt may be a great idea, but who can think up the list of items? We can. Here are some ideas for things to include on your list, each worth one point unless otherwise specified *a naughty drink – points for each word in the drink's name that describes another element of a lewd act (guests should aim for things like A Slow, Comfortable Screw Up Against A Wall) *a serenade for the bride *a man willing to fight of the groom for the bride's hand *a condom from a strange man's wallet *10 phone numbers or business cards – worth one point each *a strange man's underwear – five extra points for each further pair *a priest (10 points) *a nun (5 points) *a band (5 points for each member) *a man who has the same first or last name as the groom (photo ID required) Bachelorette Party Favor ResourcesKeep your eye out for bachelorette party supplies with a difference. Online bachelorette party supply stores have the advantage of being able to stock event-specific things like bachelorette t-shirts that can get the party going. If you are completely lost for ideas, remember that New Year's Eve and 21 Birthday party supplies can be used to celebrate a bachelorette party, as long as they don't feature specific slogans. Homewares such as wooden spoons, aprons and tea towels are also useful as embarrassing status items for the bachelorette to wear for her night out. Bachelorette Party Favor ResourcesWhile there are some stores that specialize in bachelorette party supplies, you might not be lucky enough to have one nearby when planning your bachelorette party. Don't worry, there are plenty of alternatives, especially if you are prepared to get a little creative. Your first stop should be your local resources. Check out non-specific party supplies stores to see if there is anything you can use – keep an eye out for toy tiaras, fairy wings, glitter, bubble blowers, and general party decorations like balloons. Ask the owners of the store whether they can recommend anything for a bachelorette party. Next, forage in local toy stores and costume shops. Toy stores usually have a large range of dress-up toys that you might be able to use – pay special attention to the girls fairy and tea party sections. Look in costume shops for small items that could be used as gag gifts, such as toy ball-and-chain sets or cupid's arrows. After this, browse through your internet directory for online bachelorette party supply stores. This does need to be done at least one month before the party date, as you need to allow time for shipping. This is a good way to get the bachelorette-specific items you need – things like that inflatable penis that will make your friend's face turn purple on sight. Bridesmaid DutiesBridesmaids are responsible for organizing the bachelorette party, running errands for the bride and generally being a helping hand as the wedding is organized. Bridesmaids should make themselves available to help organize the bridal celebration and help out with any other tasks the bride wishes to delegate. Although the maid of honor traditionally has seniority, she might be open to suggestions about the bachelorette party. A Sophisticated DinnerIf drunken revelry is not your bachelorette's style, consider taking her for a feast instead. Find out the bride's food preferences and take her for her favorite cuisine, or go for a more general high-quality restaurant for her bachelorette dinner. Look for restaurants in the restaurant guide in your local paper (keep an eye out for reviews and recommendations) and tourist information centers. Be sure to call around to see if you can get a good deal if you are bringing a large party, and to see if you can book a private room. Booking somewhere that your group can almost completely take over is preferable to a large, busy restaurant, so don't be shy of the smaller places. Good Quotes for Bachelorette InvitationsYour bachelorette party is all about you leaving your single life behind to join with another human being. Your bachelorette invitation is a good opportunity to let your friends know your personal thoughts on this event, and this can be done no better than by putting a favorite quote on the invite as an opening message. If you don't have a favorite quote, here are some handy and witty quotes to use on your bachelorette invitations: 'Marriage is the triumph of imagination over intelligence. (Second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience.)' 'Marriage is not a word; it is a sentence.' 'There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.' 'A light heart lives long' – William Shakespeare 'Three things can't be hidden – coughing, poverty, and love' – Yiddish proverb "It does not matter what you do in the bedroom as long as you do not do it in the street and frighten the horses." - Mrs. Patrick Campbell ' When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder a second seems like an hour. That's relativity.' –Albert Einstein
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