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Creative Bachelorette Party Themes

Monday, December 28th, 2009
One of the most entertaining parts of being a bride or bridesmaid is planning the bachelorette party. Having a celebration to commemorate the end of single life is not just for men anymore. Bachelorette parties are a growing trend for pre-wedding events, because it gives the bride a chance to get together with her bridesmaids and have some fun. It can also be therapeutic to have a day with the girls in the midst of wedding planning.

All of our Invitation Consultants are very familiar with themes and coordinating invitations. We have seen many fun themes and ideas cross our desks, and are happy to bring you some of our favorites!

• “Pamper Yourself- A Weekend at the Spa”- This is one of the most popular bachelorette party themes, because it is the ultimate in luxury relaxation. Many brides choose to forsake the outrageous nightlife and embrace a day of massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. This also has many variations because you can actually go to the spa, or you can have all the spa fun at home, the choice is yours. Invitation Consultants offers spa-themed invitations that could also compliment your spa theme.

• “A Day at the Beach”- Taking a day at the beach does not have to depend on where you are. This can also be a destination bachelorette party. Have your bridal party break out the sunglasses and flip-flops for a day of sunbathing and relaxing. Even if you don’t live near the beach, have a relaxing day of lounging by the pool. Complete the day with a lunch or barbecue.

• “Leave your Man at Home- Weekend Retreat”- This is best when it involves the bridesmaids retreating to a location close or far from home, but without their significant others, as this would be a girls-only weekend. Use your imagination to determine the location… Some popular destinations are New York, Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Miami. The idea is to bond and have a mini-vacation together, away from home. Any kind of activity can be incorporated into this theme, but I suggest sampling the area that you choose by visiting the area’s best restaurants and attractions and taking lots of pictures to commemorate the occasion.

• “Shop ‘till you Drop”- The bonding element of this bachelorette party is all of the girls together with one common interest: shopping. Consider spicing this theme up by renting a limousine for your shopping pleasure. The shopping location is up to you. If you are near a metropolitan city, you may want to contemplate commuting there for the day so you and your bridesmaids will have an endless array of shops! An invitation with a handbag or shoe theme will complete the look.

• “One Night on the Town”- This is meant to be the traditional bachelorette party, and can be the simplest of all the possible themes. All you need is a group of your closest friends and a city with great nightlife. Consider having dinner beforehand and then proceeding to start the night off, and then proceed to your favorite hotspot!

• “Destiny Revealed”- Tarot cards, palm readings and fortune tellers- these are the common elements of the “Destiny Revealed”. Hire astrology readers and fortune tellers to give you a glimpse of the future. Don’t forget to create your mood with décor in dark colors with silver accents.

A theme will add life to any party, and so will the small details that add to the originality of the party. When planning your party, don’t forget to choose invitations that compliment your theme. The invitation is the first indication of what kind of theme that you will have, so set the mood for your party with your invitation. The most important part of the bachelorette party is to have fun, so get the girls together and have a good time!

Get spring fever with great March birthday invitations and ideas

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Shake off your winter blues with a great March birthday party. While the weather can be a little too chilly and unpredictable to host an all-outdoor party, there are many great indoor activities to keep your party guests entertained.  If you can catch a warm March day, you just might be able to plan for some outdoor activities. Just make sure you have some indoor games planned too, just in case you get the worst of the weather. Think about incorporating spring themes, colors and décor accents and you’ll have a great March bash in no time.

Invitations

Anyone you invite to your birthday party will glad to see bright spring colors and bold patterns on your March birthday invitation. A little girls’ March birthday invitation would look perfect with cherry blossom or polka dot patterns in shades of pink, purple or yellow.  And a little boy’s birthday invitation looks great in bold stripes and shades of blue and green.  Spring sports are starting around this time in school so you might want to center your invitations and activities on your birthday kid’s favorite sport, too.

For grown up parties, March is perfect for an Irish-themed party.  St. Patrick would be so proud of your green themed party invitations and décor.  March also marks when Daylight Savings Time starts for most.  If you’re celebrating your birthday during this time, add an extra hour for a funny gag and another 60 minutes of celebrating.

Games

March birthdays don’t have to be dull on account of the weather.  No need to feel like you’re stuck inside just because it might be chilly.  If you’re planning some outdoor games, just make sure to note that on your birthday invitations so they can dress for it.

Outdoor sports and games like kickball, baseball or soccer are great fun, but if your game is called on account of weather, have a backup plan.  An interactive video game might be a nice treat if you’re stuck inside.

Menu

Your theme might dictate your menu and foods you’ll serve but if not, design your menu around some fun seasonal items.  If you’re sticking with an Irish theme, don’t forget the corned beef and potatoes.  While March is springy, the chill in the air might force you to put some warm hearty items on the menu, too.  For kids, fun stuff like mac and cheese, pizza and burgers are always in season.  Try a ‘make-your-own’ burger, pizza or mac and cheese bar with fin fixings like pepperoni, pickles, mushrooms, cheeses or tomatoes and you’ve just upped the fun factor quite a bit.  This can be just as fun for grown-ups, too.  Or pick some fruits and include a hearty beef or chicken dish for a more traditional menu.  Fruity drinks like strawberry mint lemonade can be a big hit, too.

March is a great time for a fun spring party.  Lots of spring themes and colors can lend style to your décor and birthday invitations to cure you and your guests of your spring fever.