If you are planning a stagette or bachelorette party for a woman who balks at the idea of bar-hopping or embarrassing games, there are still many ways you can give her a unique and memorable celebration to suit her style.
Afternoon Tea
Whether you want a day that will be formal or casual, afternoon tea is a great low-key stagette party conducive to good conversation. Check the internet or your local phone book for restaurants in your area that serve a real afternoon tea, or simply pick your favourite restaurant and order tea and snacks from their existing menu. Traditional afternoon tea calls for finger sandwiches, tarts and cakes, but you may also customize your food to fit your group's tastes.
A Day at the Spa
Quiet and relaxing, a day at the spa is the antithesis of a traditional bachelorette party. Many spas cater to larger groups and offer manicures, pedicures, and massages for all. Some spas even have bachelorette or stagette party packages which offer great deals and refreshments for the whole group to enjoy while getting pampered.
Camping
For the nature loving bride-to-be, take your stagette party camping. Whether it's for one night or a long weekend, camping is a fun and easily-customizable way to throw a memorable bachelorette party. Guests don't have to be camping fans to take part. For tent-phobic guests who are strict urbanites, a cottage may be a good compromise. The most important things are to sit around the fire, roast marshmallows and have fun.
Take a Cooking, Dance or Craft Class
A good option for larger groups, classes are a way to celebrate while learning a fun skill. Your stagette party can learn how to do many things, such as make sushi, belly dance, tango, make preserves, paint pottery, knit or play guitar. Classes like these are often held at a specific location, but many are also available to travel to wherever you are.
Be a Kid Again
If your bachelorette party's guest of honour reminisces about her favourite childhood activity, now is your chance to help her relive her younger days. Many of the old favourites you remember are still open to parties of adults, such as go-karting, mini golfing, paintballing, bowling or the science centre. Finish off your day with a childhood favourite - a slumber party.
Many brides-to-be don't want traditional stagette or bachelorette parties and the embarrassing games, drinking and loud music that often come with them. However, there are many creative low-key ways to give your untraditional bride-to-be friend a party perfectly tailored to her personality.
Samantha Garner - Samantha Garner is a fiction and freelance writer living in Alberta, Canada. She has been writing both online and for print publications ...
