Bachelorette Party Idea - The Last Hoorah

She's on her way out! You're losing one of the girls to the married life and it's up to you to make sure that she has one last great night of being single before slipping on that gold band. Planning a bachelorette party is not something that you will want to take lightly, make sure it's a night that she will think of fondly for years to come. When putting the event together, keep the special guest to be in mind. Is she a wild child or a mild-mannered lady? It's supposed to be a night designed just for her so keep her personality in mind or it could end up being a night she is eager to forget (and not for the good reasons).

Bachelorette Party Idea #1 - Name it with your best shot!

Most likely alcohol will be served at the bachelorette party, why not make a game of it by creating unique (possibly naughty) names for shoots? To play, have each guest come up with their own shoot recipe and corresponding name. The party girl to come up with the best shoot name wins a naughty prize!.

Party Idea #2 - Run a Tight Ship

A bachelorette party is a large event and, if you're planning one , it's iessential that you are organized. Create a list of everything that needs to be done (making the guestlist, sending out invites, shopping for supplies, making reservations, renting transportation, etc.). It's a good decision to start making your preparations weeks ahead to ensure that you have the time to set everything up. Putting a party together in a rush can end up being messy and, well, an unsuccessful endeavor. Get started early and try getting some mutal friends to help you with the process.

Bachelorette Idea #3 - Party Like You've Never Partied Before!

Bachelorette party ideas all seem the same these days. You see it all the time, a giant group of women all gussied up and out at the bars, giggling and cutting up like schoolgirls. One of the best tips on putting together a bachelorette party that you can get is to be unique. It's a great idea to throw a theme party; tell all of the ladies to dress alike (as cowgirls, flapper girls, Hollywood stars, etc.). Then, hit up venues that you don't usually frequent. In other words, don't dine at the same restaurants or drink and dance at the same bars and clubs that you always frequent. This is your girl's last night out being single, don't turn it into the same old song & dance!

Bachelorette Party Idea #4 - Don't Leave Anyone Out!

People get married everyday but it's not everday that one of your best buds ties the knot! It's up to you to make sure she gets a proper dismissal from singlehood. First things first, make sure that you get all of her favorite gals together to celebrate. Make a guest list (don't forget her work buddies, her female relatives, and her fiance's female relatives). When you send out those bachelorette party invitations you don't want to forget anyone important. It's a great idea to call her mother or sister and confirm that you haven't left out any important invitees.

Idea for the bachelorette party #5 - Good Girls Have Fun Too

Just like every authority figure probably told you when you were young, you don't need booze and drugs to have fun. You don't have to throw a ridiculously wild bachelorette party! Remember that the most important reason for putting the event together is so that the future bride can spend valuable time with all of her favorite women. Some of the best bachelorette parties can be ones where you just hang out together, talking and enjoying the company. If the future bride isn't a wild girl, consider throwing a a tea party, a sleepover, or even a ladies' night gossip and movie night. Nice, innocent fun with the ladies might be all the bride-to-bereally wants...remember that.

Tip #6 - Steppin' Out in Style

Call up all the ladies, it's now time for a hardcore bachelorette party! Don't let your friend merely fade out of the single life, send her out with a spectacle! If you're plotting to go all out, however, be intelligent about it. If you know they'll be drinking arrange enough designated drivers to get the group home safely. If this seems unlikely, hire transportation (it will cost next to nothing if everyone chips in). It's a special occasion so why not go all out and rent a party bus or limo? The lasie will not only have a personal chauffer but you'll be riding around the town in style. And, to sweeten the deal, you'll get door-to-door service and won't have to worry about searching for parking or walking from the lots!

Idea #7 - Take it Down a Notch

So, you've been elected to orchestrate all of the bachelorette party planning, what do you do now? Plan your evening out wisely and cerefully, that's what. Many bachelorette parties end up out on the town and that's always a good time. Before letting loose and gettin' buck wild, however, begin the evening slowly. Make some reservations at a nice restaurant or arrange a dinner at someone's house before going out to party. Enjoy a delicious meal and give everyone a chance to catch up or get acquainted before things get out of control. This is also the best time to pass out party favors, and let the future bride open her gifts. Everyone will be able to see what's going on and there won't be any shouting over loud music.

Idea #8 - A Hungover Bride Isn't a Pretty Picture

A bachelorette party is a the future bride's last night to let loose. All of her best female friends and relatives join together to make sure that her final night out as a single woman is memorable (or, ahem, not so very memorable). If you're plotting to take your gal pal out for a long night of dancing, drinking, and strippers for her "final night" as a single lady, don't be too literal. Among the best tips on planning a bachelorette party (if not the very best tip) is not to arrange to have the fiesta the night directly before the big wedding day! It is in the future bride's best interest to arrive at her wedding having had a good night's sleep and looking stunning. If she's been out all night the night before, she's going to look like death! Don't let this happen to her! Have the bachelorette party at least seven days before the big day, the bride will definitely thank you down the road.

Idea #9 - Plan an Event to Remember

Are all of the tips on planning a bachelorette party that you've been hearing sounding like a broken record? That's probably because the majority of bachelorette parties nowadays are basically the same. A group of girls get together to embarrass their gal pal before her wedding day. There is typically a lot drinking, a stretch limo, and, of course, buff strippers. It may be a the bees knees that evening but what will the bride think about it when she looks back in the years to come? Will she remember any of it? The main point of a bachelorette party event is to spend some time with the future bride before she leaves the single life forever, why not make the bachelorette party memorable? Try doing something unique and exciting! Plan an activity that the bride has never experienced before and surprise her with the plans. Think white water rafting, sky diving, spelunking, cliff diving, or even parasailing. Not her idea of fun? If you want a milder adventure, arrange a lovely luncheon followed by a breathtaking hot air balloon ride through the clouds. Make it an occassion she'll always keep close to her heart.

Idea #10 - Wilderness Girls

Want to put together a wild bachelorette party? Get wild...literally and plan a nature event, a hike through a wooded area or the mountains. There are hiking areas all over the place, even if you have to drive a few hours. Pack up your gear and head to the great outdoors. It's a fantastic idea to pack a great lunch (picnic lunches work best) to enjoy midday. If you want to truly rough it , camp in the woods for the night and enjoy the stars. If traipsing about in the wilderness for a day is about all you can take, however, reserve a hotel (or motel) nearby. If you're lucky enough to be in the vicinity of a charming bed and breakfast, don't miss out on that experience.

Idea #11 - Hold on Tight

Want to plan a genuinely unique bachelorette party? If strippers and drinking aren't you're idea of a good time, try doing something exciting and challenging instead. White water rafting can be a wonderful bonding experience for the bride-to-be and all of her fvorite ladies. There are many locations where you can enjoy white water rafting but why not go somehwere where someone else does the work for you? All-Outdoors Rafting (www.aorafting.com) in Walnut Creek, California is one of the best places to hit the water. After you make a reservation they arrange the event for you and even send out the invites. In addition, they provide meals, equipment, and shuttles to the area. They also give the bride a great T-shirt as well as a waterproof camera to help her document the event. If the Bay area in California is too far to swing for a bachelorette party, search the Internet for more convenient locations. Don't forget to inquire about special packages for parties!

Bachelorette Party Themes

Bachelorette parties are known by different names such as hen night, hen do, hen party, etc. Such kind of parties are known as kitchen tea and 'stagette' in South Africa and Canada respectively. The bachelorette party is organized to bid farewell to a bride-to-be. The origin of bachelorette parties can be traced back to the 1960s, known as the period of sexual revolution. The concepts of gender equality had an influence in the development of the 'bachelorette party culture'. The bachelorette party themes and games mentioned below will help in celebrating in a fun way.

Good Bachelorette Party Themes
Nowadays, entertainment is the prime factor that influences bachelorette parties. The following themes will help in organizing a nice party.

Weekend Spa
A weekend spa event can be organized for a bachelorette party. It is one of the best bachelorette party theme ideas. Given that women are interested in activities like manicure, makeovers, etc. a weekend party at the spa would be great. One should look for a spa which provides as many services as possible; massages, mud wraps and many such services offered by the spa. Such spas would suit the needs/wishes of a variety of people. Thus, these are some ideas for a rocking bachelorette party.

Roman Theme
The Roman theme can be a nice way to celebrate a bachelorette party. It is one of those unique bachelorette party themes which gives a different touch to the regular/normal night outs. The decorations for this party should have a feel of ancient Rome. One can use Roman costumes for this party theme. Roses can be used for decorations. The place at which the party is being conducted, should look spacious. To add fun to the party, the waiter being hired should be made to wear traditional Roman costumes. One can also turn this party into a surprise party for the bride-to-be and add fun to it.


Tea Party
Arranging a tea party at home would be a nice idea to celebrate, except that the party should have something special. Organizing a grand, Victorian style party for the bride-to-be would definitely please her. The menu for such parties will include finger sandwiches, scones, petit fours, etc. There is no need to go for an expensive hotel. A rich and well-organized party can be held at home itself.

Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt theme though seems like a children's affair, one should definitely try this theme. It will create a lively atmosphere. A treasure hunt game complete with map and clues will help generate interest among people and the idea would prove to be an instant hit. Keeping prizes for winners and arranging for celebrations other than the scavenger hunt will make the party a fun-filled activity.

History of Bachelorette Parties
Bachelorette party is the function in which ladies gather together to wish the bride-to-be and have some fun time. The concept of bachelorette parties was modeled from the long tradition of bachelor parties. Organizing bachlorette parties was not very common till the mid-1980s. In the year 1998, a book about planning bachelorette parties was published. Thus, we can say that it is a relatively new concept in comparison to bachelor's parties.

The bachelorette party themes presented above, are just few of the many interesting ones. One can use many more ideas and incorporate bachelorette party games in the celebrations being carried out. The given bachelorette party ideas would however, help in having fun at the party.

By Shashank Nakate

Theme Parties----Families, friends enjoy tradition, fun of "Night in Venice"

AtUrBest Special Events is always looking for that next wonderful event to bring to our readings. We have always focus on the beautiful weddings, receptions, the birthday parties, the corporate picnics, the 25th and 50 anniversaries so now we are about to embark on some exciting "theme parties".

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Families, friends enjoy tradition, fun of "Night in Venice"

By ROB SPAHR, Staff Writer |


OCEAN CITY - Dozens of extravagantly decorated boats navigated the bay waters off of Ocean City on Saturday, with their costumed crews dancing to blaring music as hundreds of people waved from themed house parties on the waterfront.

Since 1954, this sight has been known as "Night in Venice."

For many, like sisters Marilyn Lusch and Charlene Monastra, the parade and festivities involved represent a cherished family tradition. For others, it is another - albeit elaborate - excuse to party.

"Our parents started doing this for us. Then we did it for our own children, now our children are bringing their own little children. We're on our fourth generation," said Lusch, 59, of Ocean City, whose family owns the oldest house on Lagoon Road where 55 people were expected to attend a party on Saturday night.

"We used to go out on a boat, but now there's too many of us for that," Lusch said. "We would have to have a lottery to see who got to do it, and that's no fun."

The sisters, along with a dozen friends and family members, were already enjoying the festivities by 4 p.m.

Their party used to include humorous themes.

"Since we don't live here year-round, we have to take our trash home with us because Ocean City doesn't pick it up. So one year we protested and all dressed up in trash bags," said Bonnie Vawter, 62, of Downington, Pa. "Another year the theme was Nighty Night in Venice and all the guys dressed up in nighties with strategically placed balloons."

But these days the party is more conservative, as long as the weather cooperates.

"One year it was so hot we finished out keg before the parade even started," said Monastra, 54, of Westchester, Pa. "But this year is cooler, so we haven't had to tap it yet."

One aspect of the weather has been constant.

"It has never rained during the parade, and it never will," said Bob Vawter, 64.

With the weather at 5 p.m. being 86-degrees and sunny, this year's event was no different.

"Even if it was rainy or really foggy during the day, the tide has always changed so it was clear for the parade," Bonnie Vawter said.

Regardless of the scale of their party, the family and their friends vow they'll be mainstays for generations to come.

"The only way out of it is to be pushing daisies," joked Al Martin, 63, of Harleysville, Pa.

Mark Soifer, of the Night in Venice Committee, said the boat turnout for this year's parade was better than expected.

"We have at least 58 boats going and 185 homes decorated," said Soifer, adding the totals were down from last year's 80 boats and 200 homes. "Our guess is people are conserving money due to the economy. But overall it is better than we expected."

Soifer said many of the homes still went all out with decorations this year, especially Bill and Donna Dorney. This year the Dorneys decorated their home on the 17th Street lagoon with a space theme, complete with a 30-foot-high replica of a space capsule and people dressed as astronauts.

"They're always a perennial favorite," said Soifer, adding past themes the couple have done include elaborate gorilla and trolley displays.

The Miss Night In Venice Pageant raised $66,000 that will be distributed to The Sun Shine Foundation for Children, The Hero Foundation, the Ocean City High School After Prom Committee and Nurses Scholarships, Soifer said.

"The number of boats are down, be we still expect to have a great parade and a lot of fun," Soifer said at a sold out Bayside Center event that featured live music, face painting and Philadelphia Flyer Ian Laperierre - this year's grand marshal - signing autographs.

But for those who did participate, the event brought the same level of enjoyment.

Kim O'Neill and Summer Sarajian greeted friends and family members as they boarded the two-level party boat the North Star prior to the Night in Venice parade.

Some were wearing large wigs and tie-dyed shirts, while others were wearing peace-sign covered glasses and bellbottoms in honor of the group's theme - "Groovin' to the 70's."

"We tried to pick something that everyone could have fun with and, believe me, they are," said Sarajian, 32, of Philadelphia.

The friends used to buy tickets to get on boats like the North Star for the parade.

"Then a few years ago we decided to throw our own party and rent out the boat for ourselves," said O'Neill, 31, of Philadelphia, who has booked the North Star for the past four years for 115 of her closest friends. "This year we have people here from all over New Jersey, and as far away as Maryland and Georgia."

The North Star's captain Tim Barrus said his boat has been booked by March every year.

"It's a nice friendly atmosphere when people book out the whole boat, because everyone is familiar with everyone else on board," said Barrus.

And O'Neill said having a boat party, as opposed to a house party on the water, has an added benefit.

"You get have a good time drinking out on the water and see the decorations on all the houses, which you can't really see on land," she said.

But this year's parade also included a host of newbies.

Gene and Jennifer Dina usually rent out their vacation home in Ocean City for Night in Venice weekend.

But this year Gene wanted his family to enjoy the weekend themselves for once. So the couple teamed up with friends with a boat and picked a theme to go with the parade's "Broadway by the Bay."

"We just went to see ‘Wicked' on Broadway last month, so that was easy," said Jennifer Dina, 40, of Berlin, Camden County.

The two families, nine passengers in all, loaded a 23-foot Hydra Sport with witch hats, brooms and other "wicked" decorations onto their boat at the Ocean City Public Marina.

"This is the first time for all of us. So as long as we have a good time together, we're already winners," said boat owner Stefanie Richards, 47, of Berlin, Camden County. "But if we win anything, it would be icing on the cake."

Gene Dina said his goal for the night was simple: "To have a real fun time."

The boat he was boarding as he said that, coincidentally, was named "Reel Fun."

Contact Robert Spahr:

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RSpahr@pressofac.com