Pre-wedding festivities can be even more expensive to attend than the wedding itself. Bachelor party attendees spent an average $738, or $1,532 if travel and lodging was required, the survey found. Bachelorette party spending averaged $472 and $1,106, respectively.
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The groom usually pays nothing for his own bachelor party, although there's an exception to that rule should the bachelor party take place out of town. If the bachelor party involves expenses such as airfare and hotel, you do not have an obligation to pay the groom's way.
Some guests to consider including are the fathers — both the groom's and his future father-in-law. They'll definitely appreciate the invite. Just make it clear if they're being invited only to dinner or to dinner and a couple of drinks, etc.
Traditionally, these costs are inflated for the maid of honor. Convention dictates that she's financially responsible for hosting the bridal shower and the bachelorette party, which can amount to several hundred (possibly even thousand) dollars, depending on the location and events planned.
When planning a bachelorette party, whether it's a weekend away or a night out, begin 3-5 months in advance to allow plenty of time to book accommodations and events, and to pick games and/or party favors, as well as to allow guests time to ask off of work and plan to attend.
A bachelorette party usually takes place around two months before the wedding, but can be thrown within weeks of the main event, too. We suggest planning this celebration a few months ahead of the big day so the bride doesn't feel overbooked with pre-wedding commitments so close to the date.
Bachelorette parties aren't for everyone; it might not work logistically for your wedding, or it might not interest you at all. If that's the case, by all means skip the bachelorette party! It should enhance your wedding celebration, and bring you and your gal pals closer together.
It's a tradition to give a bride a gift at her bachelorette party but it's not at all required. Unlike the wedding gift, this present is just for her, so go for something sentimental and/or fun.
Do moms go to bachelorette parties? Any invited person can participate in the bachelorette party. Traditionally, however, it is attended by the future bride's female friends. However, if you want the mother of the future bride to take part in it, nothing stands in the way.
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