Bachelorette Itinerary Ideas: 6 Steps to a Fabulous Celebration
With a wedding day on the horizon for a special bride-to-be, it’s time to start planning a fabulous bachelorette party. And since the party won’t plan itself, creating a checklist for your bachelorette itinerary is a must.Â
Whether you’re considering a girls’ weekend getaway, an elegant afternoon brunch, or a late night on the town, we have plenty of bachelorette planning tips and sample itinerary ideas to get you started.
6 Steps to Plan a Memorable Bachelorette Party
As the bride-to-be’s bestie, maid of honor, or resident party planner, it’s time to prepare your event planning checklist! Follow this step-by-step bachelorette party guide to create a bachelorette itinerary that suits your event.
1. Choose a Bachelorette Party Theme
Design: Sarah Deters Illustration
Invitation inspiration: Groovy Petals Invitation
Before you jump into planning, check in with the bride-to-be about her expectations. Does she have a themed bachelorette party in mind? Does she want something simple and elegant, or wild and tropical? If she’s also planning to have a bridal shower, does she want a similar or different theme for each?
The bachelorette party theme will help you choose all the details including the venue, menu, activities, goodie bags, bachelorette party favors, and sashes. Virtually anything can be a theme, whether it’s the bride’s favorite movie, TV characters, decade — like a retro 80s-era party or 90s-theme party — or the current season.
2. Set Your Party Budget (and Duration)
Early in the planning process, be sure to check in with the bride-to-be and guests about their availability and budget. Weekend getaways are great, but they can be expensive and harder to arrange.Â
A reservation at the guest of honor’s favorite restaurant is easier to organize. Your budget will also help you establish whether you’re getting together for a few hours, the whole day (or night), or an entire bachelorette weekend.
3. Finalize the Date
Bachelorette parties tend to have a small but sweet guest list, so make sure as many loved ones as possible can attend. Ask the guest of honor for her availability first, then check when the bridal party and bridesmaids. You can then use their availability to finalize a date.
Start looking at potential event dates several months in advance to give everyone the best chance of being able to attend. If you’re planning a luxury weekend away in a bachelorette party destination like NYC, Miami, Napa, or Las Vegas, get the date and location booked as early as possible.
4. Find the Perfect Venue(s)
Once you have your budget, date, and party type all set, you can start looking for a venue or multiple places to stage your celebrations.
Ask the bride-to-be if she has any favorite bars, restaurants, or venues that she’d love to visit as part of her pre-wedding celebrations. If she does, add them to the bachelorette itinerary. For places to stay, check out AirBnB and hotel websites to see what’s available and make reservations.
5. Send Out Invitations
Design: Owl and Toad
Invitation inspiration: Jungle Invitation
After you’ve sorted out all the main details, it’s time for one of the most exciting parts — sending out those bachelorette party invitations!
Greenvelope offers a stunning collection of bachelorette party invites with something for every style, theme, or mood. From delicate floral invitations to tropical-themed designs, our designs can suit any celebration, be it a camping trip, a paint and pour party, or an elegant brunch.
Every template can be completely customized, so you can transform it into something that feels unique to your celebration. Change the layout, fonts, and colors; add a personalized photo stamp or even music for a fun, personal touch.
Greenvelope’s online invitations are easy to send out to your guests, too. Simply customize a design, input your party guest details, and send or schedule them to go out via email or text message. You can then seamlessly track RVPS from one simple dashboard.
6. Create Your Bachelorette Party Itinerary
While all of the steps above are part of your bachelorette party checklist, creating a specific bachelorette party itinerary allows you to dig into the nitty-gritty details of the festivities. Aim to send your itinerary to your guests at least a month before the big day. This gives everyone plenty of time to plan accordingly.
Your bachelorette party itinerary should include:
- A description of the activity (brunch, wine tasting, spa day, etc.)
- Activity location or venue
- What to wear or bring
- Transportation (e.g. walking, party bus, Uber) and travel time
Keep the itinerary simple by sending an email or text message, or turn your plans into a beautifully designed printable document that matches your bachelorette party theme and style. You could even send guests a mood board that captures the event’s vibe or a suggested packing list so they can plan their outfits and accessories in advance.
Sample Bachelorette Party Itineraries
We know a bachelorette itinerary is a must-have, but what does it actually look like? Explore some of our sample guides that feature not only practical timings but bachelorette party ideas too.
Relaxed Bachelorette Brunch Itinerary
Design: Claudia Owen
Invitation inspiration: Bubbly Invitation
If you’re planning a cozy and casual brunch date to celebrate your bride-to-be’s upcoming big day, use this sample itinerary as inspiration to plan a daytime party.
- 10 am: Meet at [Café/Restaurant] at [address] for brunch and a champagne toast for the bride-to-be
- Noon: Join us at [Venue] at [Address] for an afternoon of [Activity — e.g., painting, pottery, skeeball]
- 2 pm: (Optional) Join us at [Name’s] home at [address] for drinks in the backyard and party games
Girls’ Night Out Bachelorette Party Itinerary
Design: Signature Greenvelope
Invitation inspiration: Girls Night Out Invitation
If you want to sample the nightlife, live music, and best bars in town, a girls’ night out is a perfect match. With this late-night bachelorette party itinerary, you can sing and dance the night away in honor of your best friend’s upcoming nuptials.
- 6.45 pm: Take the cab/Uber/party vehicle to [Venue]
- 7.30 pm: Dinner at [Restaurant]
- 9.30 pm: Head to [Bar] for cocktails and champagne
- 10.30 pm: Head to [Karaoke bar] for karaoke and drinks
- Midnight: Head to [Bar or Club] for more drinks and dancing!
- 2 am: Cab/Uber/party bus booked to take you back home
Bachelorette Weekend Itinerary
Design: Molly My
Invitation inspiration: Girls Getaway Invitation
If you have the budget and your guest list VIPs are available, why not plan an amazing girls’ weekend doing all the things your guest of honor loves? Whether you plan to explore the city or relax by the pool, use this sample itinerary to inspire your bachelorette party weekend plans.
Friday
- 5 pm: Check in at [Villa] at [address]
- 7 pm: Meet in the kitchen for a catered dinner provided by [Catering Company]
- 9 pm: Bachelorette party games, drinks, and dancing at the villa
Saturday
- 7 am: (Optional) Photo walk by the beach with hired photographer
- 9 am: Breakfast at the villa
- 10 am: Relaxing spa and pampering experience at the villa
- Noon: Head into [Town/City] for lunch at [Restaurant] at [address]
- 2 pm: Time to explore the city
- 5 pm: Cab booked to take us back to the villa
- 7 pm: Cab to [Restaurant] at [address] for dinner reservation
- 9 pm: Cocktails at [Bar] at [address]
- 10 pm: Drinks and dancing at [Bar/Club] at [address]
- 1 am: Cab booked to take us back to the villa
Sunday
- 8 am: (Optional) Yoga session in the backyard
- 9.45 am: Cab booked to take us to [Cafe] for brunch
- Noon: Cab booked to take us back to the villa
- 12:30 pm: Pack and get ready to check out and say goodbye
Plan the Best Bachelorette Party Ever
Bachelorette party planning can be time-intensive but it’s also filled with the joy of knowing you’re planning something special for a loved one. Use these planning tips and sample bachelorette itineraries to help you plan the perfect bachelorette party for the bride-to-be.
Once you’ve figured out the details, let everyone know the plans with digital bachelorette party invitations. Choose the perfect design, customize it to add your party details, and send it on its way to your very excited party guests. Whatever your plans, you’ll certainly create a memorable occasion.
