Types of bachelorette parties

Bachelorette parties come in a billion variations. Some maids of honor surprise the bride by booking a trip for the two of them—leaving the bride with nothing to do but show up at the designated address with her suitcase—while others opt for more traditional approaches.

Below, we present 5 classic types of bachelorette parties:

1. A Wild Night Out

Dresses, high heels, sashes, and tiaras—walk into a club looking like that, and you’ll be the main attraction! We suggest starting the night with a casual dinner, then making the rounds at all your favorite clubs—the ones where you used to party until dawn every weekend. Book a VIP booth at the main club, and arrange for champagne and a cake with sparklers with the waitstaff. A great time is guaranteed!

2. Pajama party

If the bride-to-be has expressed a wish for a quiet and relaxed bachelorette party, that can be fun too! You can host it at home with glasses of wine, old photo albums capturing your nights out, vacations, and shared memories, along with jokes, your favorite songs, and reminiscing until the early hours. You could play various bachelorette games or organize a movie night marathon featuring your favorite films—with soft pajamas as the dress code.

3. Wellness Weekend

If the bride-to-be doesn’t want a wild party but also doesn’t want to celebrate her bachelorette at home, a spa day is the perfect solution. Few brides can afford such a treat—whether due to time or budget constraints—so this makes for an ideal opportunity. Think saunas, swimming, massages, chocolate or clay body treatments, manicures, pedicures, and pure indulgence accompanied by a delicious lunch and a glass of champagne. This type of bachelorette party is perfect for a small group of girlfriends and offers a chance for the bride to relax, as she is likely stressed from all the pre-wedding preparations.

4. Joint Trip

While it may require more planning and a larger budget, a trip is something that will certainly delight the bride-to-be. We aren’t talking about expensive flights and 5-star hotels; you could choose a nearby location that offers plenty of possibilities. If you are in Croatia, Gorski Kotar is ideal for this kind of bachelorette party—renting a rustic cottage where you can party at night and explore natural beauty by day, have a picnic, visit a cave, or even try some adrenaline-fueled activities if the opportunity arises. Dedicate the entire weekend to yourselves and to spending quality time together.

5. Pool party

The hottest trend right now is bachelorette parties in a villa with a pool—and they are unthinkable without pool floats, flip-flops, swimsuits with slogans, funky sunglasses, and delicious cocktails.