Planning Tips for Destination Bachelor(ette) Parties
Planning a destination bachelor or bachelorette party is a bit like planning a destination wedding, but much easier!
Taking a trip with your closest friends to celebrate your upcoming nuptials can be one of the most memorable parts of the entire wedding planning process.
Traditionally, planning a bachelor or bachelorette party falls to the best man or maid of honor, but with a destination involved, you should get everyone on board. And if you have any doubts, here are 5 reasons to have a Destination Bachelor(ette) party in the first place.
There are many things to consider, and a travel agency can help you get organized, guide you through the process, and best of all, take care booking all the travel for your group!
How to Make your Destination Bachelor or Bachelorette Party a Success!
Selecting Your Guest List
The first thing to consider when planning a destination bachelor(ette) party is your guest list. Unlike your actual wedding, where you may want to invite a broader circle of friends and family, this party is more intimate. If you’re traveling and spending significant time together, you’ll want to choose your guests wisely!
Not everyone has the same idea of fun, and while you can plan a bachelor/bachelorette party that caters to the interests of the group, you probably already have a gut instinct about who you’d like to have along, who might be a stick in the mud, and who might go a little overboard.
Take the time to consider who you want to invite, and don’t feel bad about being a little selfish with your choices – it’s your party after all!
Choosing a Location
The next big step, of course, is choosing a location for your bachelor(ette) party! This may depend on your budget, time of year, and the number of people attending. One way to start is by looking at the common interests of your friends. If you all like things such as fishing, French cuisine, or fine art, for example, this can help guide your decision making. If you’re not seeking specific activities, you can start with a general idea – tropical, historical, an inclusive resort, a famous city – and narrow down your options from there!
If you’re struggling to choose a destination for your bachelor or bachelorette party, or feel overwhelmed by too many options, contact a travel agency like Sunset Travel and Cruise for guidance, deals, and packages that will make this important decision much easier. We’ve also compiled a list of the top adults-only resorts for bachelor(ette) parties in our destination wedding blog.
Plan the Activities
Now that you know who’s attending and where you want to go, you can start working out the itinerary. Where an “at home” bachelor or bachelorette party is usually just one evening, traveling to a destination with your guests likely means you’ll have at least a few days worth of activities to plan.
This includes daytime activities, places you’d like to visit, where to have dinner, evening entertainment, and even transportation for the group. An experienced travel agency can help with all of this, and you can look to reviews, local guide publications, and other online resources for inspiration as well.
Travel Planning
With your itinerary unfolding, your guest list confirmed, and destination chosen, you can start to put actual travel plans into place. From choosing lodging to purchasing plane tickets, this process is going to be a little different for every wedding party. Package deals and inclusive resorts make this easier, but you’ll still want to sort out these details well in advance.
If your guests need passports, it’s important to give them plenty of time to get that taken care of. Similarly, it’s possible that there might be money to be saved if you make your travel arrangements well in advance.
As you explore pricing for travel and transportation, select lodging, and make any necessary reservations for activities, you’ll get a much clearer picture of overall cost.
Destination bachelor and bachelorette parties are a wonderful way to take a memorable trip with your closest companions!
It’s a chance to get away, celebrate your upcoming wedding, and cut loose with people you love to be around.
Planning will take time and effort, but Sunset Travel and Cruise can help, and it’s all worth it to have an amazing time during your destination bachelor or bachelorette party!
Contact our travel agents who are well-versed in planning group vacations, and let us give you all of our insider secrets and special deals!