As the maid of honor, it’s your duty to make sure that the bride’s last night of freedom is filled with fun, laughter, and joy. Retreats, exotic destinations, and matching sets of robes and slippers can quickly get expensive. If the bridal party is on a strict budget, you might want to bring the celebration a bit closer to home and cut unnecessary purchases.
Keep the Destination Local
Chapel Hill is surrounded by scenic beauty. Instead of booking an expensive trip, why not look for somewhere more local to take the bridal party for a bash. You could go on a glamping trip to one of the many nearby sites. Alternatively, if you’re not big on living in the wild, you can go for a spa day only a few minutes away.
Staying local means you and the bridal party save a fortune on transport, as everyone can drive themselves there. You can even carpool. As the destination is in the neighboring area, it will be easier to get everyone’s schedules to align.
Have a House Party
A great way to save on the bachelorette party is by having it in your own home. Get all the girls together for a sleepover, just like back when you were teenagers. Everyone will feel more comfortable in familiar surroundings.
- DIY party favors. Don’t want to splash out on decoration? Make them yourself. You can print out custom labels and add them to your bubbly glasses, robes, and old T-shirts, making sure everyone is selfie-ready.
- Save on catering. As it’s a sleepover, instead of spending money on fancy caterers, you can have a pizza party.
- Enjoy an at-home yoga retreat. You don’t have to go anywhere to make your bachelorette bash into a wellness evening. There are many online classes you and the girls can take from the comfort of your at-home party. You can open the champagne after a relaxing yoga session.
- Spa at home. The bride and the bridal party will require some pampering during the big night. An easy way to do this without breaking the bank is by purchasing some face sheets from your local store. Complete the look with a couple of cucumbers on each eye and a glass of bubbly in each girl’s hand.
- Make the clean-up easier. If despite your best efforts, you found a giant stain on your sofa the day after the bachelorette party, don’t panic. Some companies can help with that. Before hiring a cleaner, make sure you find one on Angi that has satisfactory references and, most importantly, doesn’t use all-in-one cleaning solutions.
Enjoy Your Night with the Girls
The bachelorette party is one of the biggest nights in a future bride’s life. She asked you to help organize it because you are her best friend, and she trusts you will make the right choices for her. You can have the time of your (and the bride’s) life on a budget by staying local or by putting together a fun slumber party at your house.
