11 Creative Vegas Alternatives For Your Bachelorette Party
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When the bride-to-be is hoping for a bachelorette party that takes place anywhere but Sin City, there are plenty of fun, Vegas-free options to choose from. Travel isn't always an option, but wedding planners Paige Appel and Kelly Harris of Bash Please told us why they love destination parties. "A weekend with your friends is so much better than just a night out with your friends, because that kind of feels just like girls' night — same old bars. But if you go away for the weekend, it's really more of a labor of love together."
With their advice in mind, we've rounded up a variety of getaway options, plus great ideas for staying close to home. Whether she's a fitness buff, a pop culture nut, or in search of something more low-key, take a look at these fun bachelorette party options for every type of bride.
Have a Wine Country Weekend
Hoping to keep things small and simple? Wine tasting makes for a fun day trip or a relaxing, low-key weekend with your closest friends.
Plan a Yoga Retreat
For the bride who's looking to stay centered, a calming yoga retreat can be the perfect mind-clearing option.
Go With a '90s Theme
Plan a silly, nostalgic '90s party to let loose with the girls.
Rent a Lake House
Head to a nearby lake for the weekend for boating, swimming, and margaritas on the dock.
Hit Up a Festival
Plan ahead and get the girls together for a group trip to Coachella, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo, or another local music festival.
Take a Road Trip
Whether the destinations are planned or you head out on the fly, a group road trip makes for a fun, spontaneous weekend.
Visit an Amusement Park
If the bride loves to channel her inner child, then plan a day at the local amusement park — cheesy matching t-shirts required.
Have a Spa Getaway
Go all-out relaxing by spending a long weekend at a resort. Massages, saunas, manicures — let the bride-to-be get pampered.
Plan a Big-City Vacation
Make it a night out in a new town. Ask the bride about her bucket list and plan a trip to a major city she hasn't visited yet.
Have a Cozy, Nostalgic Sleepover
Is the bride looking for a more casual night? Pull out old-school mixtapes, buy your favorite snacks from back in the day, and get the girls together for a silly, nostalgic sleepover.
Hit the Slopes
For the girl who feels most at home in the mountains, plan a weekend of skiing, hot tubs, and lounging in the lodge.