5 Tips to Plan the Perfect Bachelorette Trip
How to Plan the Perfect Bachelorette Trip (And Keep Your Sanity)
As a 2 time maid of honor, here’s the roller coaster of emotions one goes through-
Excitement: When I first heard I was going to be maid of honor, I was so excited by the thought of celebrating one of the most exciting moments of my friends’ lives
Honor: After excitement wears off, you get a little smug thinking about all the other people you beat out to win the title
Panic: The final stage. This is when you realize that being maid of honor is more than a title and that you’ve just been assigned a massive to-do list which includes planning a bachelorette trip.
If you find yourself tasked with planning a bachelorette trip this year, buckle up. Keep reading for my tips on how to maintain your sanity during what is quite literally the most stressful group project you’ll ever take on.
Already overwhelmed? Let us help you with the planning (including managing all those personalities).
1.Meet with the bride to confirm relevant details as early as possible
Before wedding planning gets too intense, try to set time with the bride to go over her expectations. This will allow you to plan independently while she worries about everything else nuptial related. Make sure you know who’s invited, the budget, location and must do activities. Find out all of her deal breakers vs nice to have items. The earlier you have this conversation, the better because it allows you to share the info with everyone else so they can start saving/planning accordingly.
2. Pick a convenient location
Group trips can come with a lot of stress. Make everyone’s life easier by picking a locale that doesn’t complicate things. For example, I wouldn’t plan a bachelorette trip that involved multiple cities. Trying to get a group of people (who may or may not know each other well) to pack up and move their things multiple times within one trip is a tall order.
3. Set a firm budget early
Traveling doesn’t have to be the most expensive thing ever but for a lot of people, it’s not cheap either. Being sympathetic to individual finances is admirable but at the end of the day, the price is the price. You are not a fairy godmother. Be open about the budget as soon as possible and let people figure out how to make it work. That means some people may opt to come in later or leave sooner or skip certain activities. Be clear on what events everyone needs to attend and allow for flexibility around that.
4. Keep the decision committee small
Wedding parties are not a democracy. Wield your maid of honor power wisely. Big decisions should be limited to 2-3 people max to decrease chaos. Too many cooks in the kitchen equals unnecessary chaos. Limit who’s involved in the big calls, so things stay organized and efficient.
5. Keep your eyes on the prize
The prize being the bride and remind everyone else to do the same. This is not your chance to do everything you’ve always wanted in Jamaica. You’re all there for the happiness of one person and what she wants, goes. (Obviously within reason so don’t end up in a jail cell!)
Say Yes Pro Tip: Save yourself time and stress—outsource the planning to us! We specialize in planning group trips big and small, so you can focus on being the best Maid of Honor without the headache.
Safe Travels,
Briana
