If you’re having a bachelorette party, it’s an unwritten rule that it has to involve phallic necklaces, too many shots and a night of bar hopping, right? Thankfully not! We know that’s not everyone’s ideal evening for their last fling before the ring. So we’re bringing you some classy and creative bachelorette party ideas for you and your favorite ladies. Bonus: These won’t result in an album full of embarrassing Facebook pictures. Oo, and if you’re getting hitched, you won’t want to miss our creative bridal shower ideas and non-traditional wedding dress roundup either.
1. Sequined Dresses: Make a seriously sparkly statement in matching dresses. Nothing says girl’s night like glam sequined dresses. (via Paige Winn Photo)
2. Lingerie Soiree: Have each of the guests bring a pretty pair of unmentionables as a gift for the bride-to-be. Later in the evening, the bachelorette has to guess who chose which pair for her. (via Borrowed and Bleu)
3. Spa Day: Spend a relaxing day at the spa or host a DIY spa session with facials and hot tea at your place. You can even make your own organic scrubs with this tutorial. (via 100 Layer Cake)
4. Engagement Donut Rings: Here you have it: The most adorable post-bachelorette night breakfast you’ve ever seen. (via Evite)
5. Bachelorette BBQ: Kick off the bachelorette party festivities with a colorful cookout, complete with a customized banner honoring the bride-to-be. (via A Beautiful Mess)
6. Popping Champagne: Glitter makes everything better. And it’s easy enough to bling out champagne glasses, bottles and sparkly stirrers and then just pop open the bubbly. (via 100 Layer Cake)
7. Glamping Girls’ Night: Rent an Airstream for the night and have a glampout, complete with s’mores, wildflower crowns and drinks in mason jars. (via Bridal Musings)
8. Bachelorette Beauty Day: When the bride is frazzled with all the planning details, the best thing you can give her is a little rest and relaxation. Book an afternoon at a local salon for blowouts and bellinis. (via My True Blu)
9. Wine Tasting: If the couple is still undecided on wines, beers and signature cocktails for their big day, visit a local vineyard, brewery or craft cocktail bar for a tasting sesh. Don’t have those things at your fingertips? Set up a soiree for an afternoon of sipping and nibbling in your backyard. (via Style Me Pretty)
10. Bachelorette Party Favors: No bachelorette party is complete without an epic swag bag to commemorate the weekend… and to nurse that champagne hangover! (via Nico and Lala)
What was the most unique bachelorette party you’ve ever attended? Let us know in the comments below!
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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