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Bachelorette Party Alternatives for the Laid-Back Bride

Bachelorette Party Alternatives for the Laid-Back Bride

You don’t have to hit Bourbon Street to celebrate your matrimony. In fact, there are a lot of bachelorette party alternatives for the more laid-back bride.

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Bachelorette parties can be fun, without a doubt, but not every bride wants to go all out on the Vegas Strip to celebrate her leap into matrimony. After all, everyone has different tastes. And if you ask us, having a chill night with your girls is just as wonderful as the traditional bachelorette party.

That’s why we’ve put together a short list of bachelorette party alternatives for the laid-back bride. Hopefully, we can inspire you with a few unique ways to help your girl mark her last night as a single woman!

Sun-Soaked Shindig on the Water

If the bride is into watersports, charcuterie, and soaking up the sun, consider throwing a boat party! You can take out your group for a day on the water and enjoy some mimosas as you cruise. Organize some fun games for everyone to play, and—of course—use the opportunity to go swimming.

If your bridal party is adventurous, renting a few jet skis might be an excellent way to go. Then, when you’re ready to come ashore, you can enjoy the restaurants, bars, and live music halls of your locale. In any case, a small shindig on the water is a fabulous way to celebrate your laid-back bride!

Outdoorsy Celebration Under the Stars

For the bride who appreciates nature, select a gorgeous national park and go on a camping trip. You can keep the destination local if you like. But if you can, we recommend choosing a location that your outdoorsy bride has always dreamed about. Perhaps she’s always wanted to see Yellowstone. Or maybe she fantasizes about experiencing California’s famous redwood forests. In any case, a celebration under the stars allows your party to hike, swim in surrounding watering holes, and enjoy cups of coffee against a naturally gorgeous backdrop. For this reason, we think camping should rank high on your list of bachelorette party alternatives for the laid-back bride.

Cozy Slumber Party With Your Favorite People

For the bride who would rather just chill at home with her closest friends, you can always go with a good old-fashioned slumber party. The best part about this idea is that you can decide to go all out or keep things simple. Maybe your bride would appreciate lots of snacks, wine, and a movie marathon with trivia games to follow. On the other hand, she may just want to order pizza and have a few beers while she binge-watches her favorite shows with you. Either way, throwing a slumber party for your laid-back bride allows her to decide how she’d like to celebrate. So no matter what, you’re guaranteed to throw a memorable affair that fittingly celebrates the bride.

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Stephanie Ross