Thanks to House of Bachelorette for providing the bachelorette party decoration ideas for this party!

As I planned Jaime’s bachelorette, I thought about what kind of theme to give the party and how I’d like to decorate. During this brainstorming, I had a chance to visit House of Bachelorette, a website that is exclusively dedicated to selling everything you could need for bachelorette parties. They carry everything from R-rated items to more mild-mannered party supplies, so I spent quite a while clicking through the entire selection and seeing what items caught my eye. When I found this 46pc Bachelorette Party Kit, I knew it would be a great for the party I had in mind. Not only did it meet my “No-male-anatomy” decorating criteria, but it was super cute and packed with all kinds of decorating supplies.

This party kit includes a “Bachelorette Party” banner & napkins, black plates, confetti, and balloons, along with pink streamers. With my kit in hand, I planned the rest of the theme around this color scheme – I actually used the image of the “Bachelorette Party” napkins in the party invitation that I created! I also coordinated the other accents to fit with the pink and black colors, going as far as to plan pink cocktails. I thought it would be super cute and was anxious to see how it would look on party day.

To get started, I bought a few disposable pink plastic tablecloths at Dollar Tree and hung them on the wall with tape. I then hung the streamers, balloons, and the bachelorette banner. This served as the backdrop for our photobooth – more on that later! – and made for a really cute accent in the room.

I set the dining table with another pink tablecloth and added the plates and napkins, with confetti strewn over the table as an accent.

The black plates were paired with pink disposable cutlery, also from Dollar Tree!

The confetti and streamers made a nice accent to the food and wine on the tabletop.

This decoration in the living room was covered in streamers and a balloon. I dubbed it our “Bachelorette Christmas tree”. 😉

I used the rest of the streamers the decorate the banister outside and welcome guests to the party!

This kit was really cute and added just the right amount of festive, fun touches to the party! I was quite satisfied with everything in the kit – the only disappointment were the balloons, which were quite flimsy – several of them broke and were unusable.

When I was cleaning up after the party the next morning, I had a little fun with the decorations before I threw them away. The groom’s bachelor party had taken place the same night, and one of the attendees had his motorbike parked outside; so, I gave it a little festive touch!

I hope that you’ve enjoyed my bachelorette party decoration ideas and gotten some inspiration for some cute, tasteful options for your next party! If you’d like to check out the decorating kit I used, you can find it on House of Bachelorette for $12.99.

Wine glass from Designs By Lolita provided for review.
I’m a big fan of using functional items as decorations. When I threw my first bachelorette party last year, I used a pretty scarf as a table accent, and then gave it to the bride as a gift after the party. I wanted to do something similar for this bachelorette party, so when I had the chance to pick out some things from Designs by Lolita, I knew this would fit in perfectly with the theme since one of the activities was a wine tasting!

I was first introduced to Designs by Lolita last year, when I reviewed one of their bridal wine glasses. Each piece is beautifully handpainted with a recipe included at the bottom of each wine glass, making them a true accent piece. One of the glasses I received for this party was the Heart of Gold Superbling Wine Glass, a lovely goblet bedecked in sparkles and painted with hearts – perfect for a gathering celebrating a bride! The large decorative case which houses the glass is also beautifully styled, making it a great conversation piece.

Because this glass and its case are so ornate, it made for an effortless centerpiece. Once I set up my wine tasting area, I placed the glass and its case next to the bottles and wine list. Talk about easy! It really added a glam touch to the table and fit perfectly with the decor.

The next morning when I was taking down the decorations, I sealed the wine glass back in its case and gave it to Jaime along with another Lolita glass which I used in one of the party games (More on that later!). She had thought they were just decor props and hadn’t been expecting to keep them, so she told me, “I feel so spoiled, thank you!” She loved the wine glasses and asked me if she should send a thank-you card to my clients for the samples they provided for this party. Isn’t that sweet?

Lolita carries a fabulous handpainted wine glass to fit every occasion, from weddings to Christmas. Check them out at DesignsByLolita.com!

Thanks to our party sponsors for providing complimentary items for Jaime’s classy bachelorette party!

On Friday night, I threw my second-ever bachelorette party, this time for my soon-to-be-sister-in-law, Jaime. As I mentioned previously, I wanted to put together this blog series about throwing a classy bachelorette party to help out other hostesses who’d like to throw a fun party without embarrassing party games or a trip to Chippendale’s. Over the next two weeks, I will be sharing how-tos for each aspect of the party, but I wanted to give you a quick recap of the party and how it went over!

Jaime’s Classy Bachelorette Party: A Recap

I decorated this area with a fun kit from The House of Bachelorette, which added a festive touch and also served as a backdrop for my homemade photo booth.

I set up a table with fun party favors & games. The bags included favors I made from Good Earth Tea bags; the games included a scavenger hunt & raffle with prizes from great places like Just Jen. We also had decorations from Designs by Lolita, and a fun “Bride-to-Be” sash by RhinestoneSash.com.

We had a great assortment of refreshments at the bachelorette buffet! We enjoyed fun cocktails provided by Sobieski Vodka and Partida Tequila, along with a tasting of Banfi wines. We also had non-alcoholic options, including a fun “Tea Bar” from Good Earth Tea. For food, I picked up finger foods like veggie platters and fruit, hummus, and dishes specifically paired with the wine, such as my Aceitunas a la Sevillana, cheese, homemade bread, and Merci Chocolate. I also picked up a few pizzas for the main course.

We had SO much fun! Everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. Not to brag or anything, but people kept asking me if I was a professional party planner. 😉 I wasn’t expecting that kind of response so I was thrilled that everything turned out so well and that it could be a fun night for the bride and our friends.

The party games and favor bags were a hit, too. If you’ve ever tried to organize games at a party like this, you’ll know that they can often go over like a lead balloon, so I purposely tried to keep them short and low-maintenance. I think the key is to have an activity that entertains without being too overbearing or interrupting the flow of the party.

Stella the party pooch gave this night two paws up!

Stay tuned for in-depth tutorials on all of the fun crafts, games, and cocktails that were served! I hope I can inspire anyone else who wants to throw a classy bachelorette party but isn’t sure where to start.

Wines & tips provided by Banfi.

My soon-to-be-sister-in-law’s bachelorette party is next week, so I’m putting together all of the activities that we’ll be doing – one of which is a wine tasting. This is the first time I’ve ever held a tasting, so if you’re like me and have never picked out a selection of wines for a crowd before and need some guidance, here are some of the tips I’ve picked up:

• 1. Sit Down With The Bride. Make a list of her favorite wines and general taste preferences. Does she like her wine dry or sweet? What type of food would she like to pair with the wines?
• 2. Decide How Much Wine You Will Need. According to Banfi, 1 bottle of wine will provide roughly 5 large glasses of wine; you’ll want to allow for a minimum of 3 glasses per person per 2-3 hour period. Once you have your guest list, you can crunch the numbers based on these estimations for an idea of how much wine to buy. My own rule of thumb is that it’s better to have extra than not enough, so I usually get a bit more food and drink that I anticipate needing.
• 3. Consider The Weather & Setting. If it’s an outdoor summertime shindig, a variety of light white wines might be best; if the tasting preceeds an indoor dinner party, perhaps a nice selection of reds would be a good choice. The mood of the party can help you determine which wines would be most suitable.
• 4. Think About Food. Decide which foods will best compliment your wine selection. For example, at my wine tasting, I’m pairing choices like Centine Bianco with Aceitunas a la Sevillana and Rosa Regale Brachetto d’Acqui with chocolates.

What are your tips for hosting a successful bachelorette wine tasting?

Welcome to the official launch of Blog My Wedding! We are excited to kick off this month with our Classy Bachelorette Party Ideas How-To Guide, where we will be sharing everything you need to know about hosting a fun and tasteful bachelorette! The inspiration for this came last year, when I hosted a bachelorette party for one of my best friends. When I was planning her party, I noticed that pretty much all the ideas I found revolved around Chippendale’s dancers, party games involving embarrassing questions, or cakes in the shape of male anatomy. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that type of theme for a party, it just wasn’t our style!

Since I couldn’t find any ideas I liked, I just came up with my own: I created an article over on Contest corner titled “DIY Bachelorette Party Crafts: How to Throw a Fun & Classy Party!”, which has become the third most popular feature on that site since I wrote it. Clearly, there are a ton of other people looking for G-rated bachelorette ideas, too!

This month, I have the privilege of hosting a bachelorette party for my soon-to-be-sister-in-law, so I wanted to document everything I put together for the party to help out other people looking for tasteful party ideas! Through the month of August, we’ll be sharing how-tos and ideas for everything bachelorette, including:

• Classy party decorations
• Party favors & games
• DIY/crafts
• Creating a homemade photo booth
• How to choose wines & spirits
• Planning the menu

And so much more! If you’re planning a bachelorette party, you won’t want to miss it. All of the posts will be published under the “Classy Bachelorette Party Ideas” category of this site, so you may want to bookmark that now so you can check back through the month for inspiration!

Have you ever hosted a bachelorette party? What would you like to see ideas for?