Your bestie bride-to-be has been busy picking out a venue, a full menu, a photographer, centerpieces and a music playlist that’s fun yet still grandparent appropriate.
And don’t bring up the amount of time it took her to find the perfect seating arrangement.
A day filled with her best girlfriends, relaxation and pampering is almost required at this point.
That’s why you’re well equipped with this bachelorette party do’s and don’ts to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Bachelorette Party Spa Do’s
- Define the group size
Establish a more intimate day out with a set number of friends. Aim for between six to eight people. Any more and someone may feel left out. - Research Spas
Each spa has its own sort of personality. Determine what the future bride will most enjoy and then go off of ratings and reviews on Google or Yelp to pick the best place in your area. The spa’s individual social platforms may provide good feedback as well as be a good source of information for deals and packages. - Arrange Transportation
Is someone coming in from out of town and needs to be picked up at the airport or do you live close enough to someone else that you can car pool? It’s good to figure those details out in advance. You don’t have to orchestrate all of the pickups but can clue in visiting guests to the best public transportation options and routes.
Bonus: A limo drop-off can add even a little more glamour to the day if you can all get together and meet in one location beforehand.
- Look into Catering or Meal Options
Figuring this detail out on site could turn into a stressor. It’s best to ask ahead of time if the spa lets you bring food in, provides it or allows outside catering. It’s a small, but important piece of pre-planning that your future self will thank you for. Because no one wants to be hangry on spa day. - Personalize the Day
The details make events like a bachelorette party even more memorable and they doesn’t have to be budget-breaking gestures. Customized robes, flip-flops that match the bride-to-be’s wedding color scheme, personalized wine stem charms, make-up removal wipes or lip balm can make for a useful and fun keepsake.
Bachelorette Party Spa Don’ts
- Take the Focus Off of the Future Bride
There might be unforeseen mishaps to the buildup of the bachelorette party, but don’t let them steal the spotlight or set the tone. The bride-to-be deserves some stress free pampering. If that’s the objective, don’t let little issues be the focal point. - Forget to Check the Cancellation Policy
Reservations change, schedules rearrange and when you’re managing a handful of other people’s itineraries, things may get moved around. It is always a good idea to double check the spa’s cancellation policy before booking. - Keep Checking Your Phone
A device free day may challenge you, but it won’t kill you. Be fully immersed in the moment with friends and reap all of the benefits of utter relaxation. Take a picture or two for your mandatory Instagram post, but put the cell away after that. - Put Off Collecting a List of Spa Treatments
The group can pick from multiple services, either standard packages or a la carte but the friend group usually enjoys the day with two spa treatments. The bribe on the other hand may want several services done and by all means let her go for it!
With some preparation and a good attitude, you’ll pull off a spa bachelorette party for the books!
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