Archive for January, 2011

Take your bachelorette party ideas to the sunny skies, tropical breezes and radiant beaches of Miami, Fla. Here are suggestions for where to stay and party and what to do during your exciting trip.

Viceroy Miami Hotel & Resort
The luxuriously chic Viceroy Miami hotel is located on Biscayne Bay in the exclusive Icon Brickell enclave. Downtown Miami’s exciting nightlife, historic shopping and novel dining are accessible from the elegant Viceroy Miami resort.

The Palms Hotel & Spa
For dynamic nightclubs, restaurants and boutiques, Miami’s South Beach is your bachelorette party destination. Make reservations at The Palms Hotel & Spa located in South Beach and experience the serene tropical paradise and beachfront resort.

South Beach – “SoBe”
Spend the day relaxing and soaking up the sun while lounging on the beautiful beaches of South Beach. Haulover Beach is a stunning option with a provocative edge.

Biscayne National Park
Biscayne National Park encompasses the sparkling sea, emerald islands and alluring coral reefs. Ride in a boat with a glass bottom, journey to a remote island, kayak the shoreline or venture into the sea on a guided snorkeling adventure.

South Beach, Washington Avenue
South Beach is the ultimate Miami hot spot with more than 150 clubs and late-night venues. Dance clubs Cameo and Mansion are Washington Avenue SoBe favorites.

Downtown Miami
Take the bachelorette to Grand Central in downtown Miami for dozens of exclusive bars and chic lounges. Party at The Vagabond or Allure and Discotekka of Metropolis downtown!

Some bachelorette party ideas are fun, memorable and sassy and sometimes lead to a crazy night or unforgettable weekend. You don’t want to mortify your friends or ruin the party though by acting inappropriately.

Four faux pas to keep in mind are do not:

1. Get too drunk
Party shot glasses and flirty martini glasses are fun bachelorette party accessories; however, they’re not meant for drinking competitions and blacking out. Moderate your drinking so that you’re not too intoxicated to function.

2. Make it all about you
The party is in honor of the bride-to-be. Avoid talking too much about your bachelorette party, your wedding or your husband. Also, don’t demand attention by being the life of the party or partying too hard. Enjoy yourself but remember that the focus is on the bride.

3. Mortify the bride
It is tradition and fun to embarrass the bride with silly games and gag gifts. Keep your bride’s personality in mind though, in case hiring a male stripper, for instance, is overwhelming and offensive to the bride. Also, account for certain guests. Opening a racy gift in front of certain relatives may not be appropriate.

4. Leave the bride with the bill
Bachelorette parties or weekends can become expensive. It’s not one person’s responsibility to pay for the entire extravaganza; however, you should never leave the hotel bill or the bar tab with the bride. Discuss ahead of time with your friends, and even the bride, how the price of the party should be split.

Bachelorette parties are meant to be anything but tame and demure. Plan the most outrageous evening for the bride complete with laughable gifts and novelty accessories to wear such as fun jewelry, pink boas and matching bridal party shirts. These are our favorite bachelorette party supplies and planning ideas that include some great decorating and gift-giving necessities and food and drink essentials.

Set up
Once you’ve chosen the location for a bachelorette party, whether it’s at a friend’s house or a hotel, create a festive atmosphere with fun and girly decorations. Caution tape and a party banner, crepe streamers, martini and heels garland and girls’-night-out balloons are fun accents that set the mood for a crazy evening. Set out zebra-printed plates and hot pink martini glasses for appetizers and cocktails.

Gift Ideas
Sexy lingerie, provocative books and other racy presents are traditionally great gift ideas. No bachelorette party would be complete without making the bride blush and laugh out loud. Other unique gift suggestions for your bride are body jewels, a bride-to-be flashing light-up button, beaded necklaces and a feather boa, which are fun, wearable accessories for the entire evening.

Games and Drinks
Sip on drinks while playing Miss Bachelorette’s Charades, How Well Do You Know the Bachelorette Game or Truth or Dare. As mixed drinks are prepared, make sure that the bride’s special martini glass is always full. Light up shot glasses, party shooter syringes and hot pink martini glasses with pink parasol picks are also perfect for sweet and delicious cocktails.

Your bride’s bachelorette party shouldn’t be like any typical party or weekend. Make this a memorable celebration with some great bachelorette party ideas with games for the home or at the bar. Our pick for the top three bachelorette party games are outrageous and laugh-out-loud funny!

How Well Do You Know the Bachelorette?
Challenge the bride’s closest friends and relatives by asking the group questions about the bride-to-be. Do you know how long it took before the bride and groom shared their first kiss or where they went on their first date? Do you know where the bride would choose to have her honeymoon? See who knows the bride the best!

Truth or Dare
Truth or Dare never fails to be a hilarious and fun game to play among girlfriends. Take bachelorette party Truth or Dare cards with you to the bar and grow closer to your girlfriends as you learn more truths about each other. Whoever chooses a dare should be prepared for requests such as “make a guy buy you a drink,” “get a guy to spank you” or “dance with a stranger.”

Bar Games
The craziest bachelorette party games involve outside participation! Don’t forget the Dare to Do It or Scavenger Hunt Checklist or Final Fling Before the Ring Spinner. With each shot taken or drink bought, everyone has to perform one of the tasks that include “ask a guy to marry you,” “wear your bra over your shirt” or “collect a pair of men’s boxers.” Each task will be worth a certain amount of points and the person with the highest number of points wins.

After weeks of planning, the bachelorette party is almost here! Here’s a last-minute checklist of everything you’ll need to cover before the big bash:
• Confirm all guests: Review your RSVPs and send out a quick reminder e-mail to ensure that everyone will be there. If anyone needs to bring anything, be sure to remind them of that as well.
• Verify any reservations: Call to confirm all reservations for the evening. If using a limo or car service, verify the pickup location. Once you’ve confirmed the guest list, you can ensure that all reservations are for the correct number of people to avoid a last-minute snafu.
• Prepare décor: Pack up all decorations and games so that you don’t forget to bring anything on the big night. Be sure to make any handmade decorations in advance.
• Refreshments: If you are hosting the party at home, make sure you purchase everything you’ll need in advance. Try to prep or complete all of the cooking before your guests arrive. Make sure to chill the beverages and have plenty of ice on hand. Pick up the cake or desserts and any other supplies.
• Picture perfect: Charge your camera and pack it with all of the party decorations. You don’t want to forget it and miss out on a photo op!
• Plan your outfit: Decide what to wear beforehand so that you can get ready in no time on the night of the party. Choose your accessories in advance and lay everything out so that it is easily accessible as you’re rushing to get ready.

With a little advance planning and preparation, everything will go smoothly and the bride-to-be will have an unforgettable bachelorette celebration.