Bachelorette party invitation templates

Give the bride’s name, the date or weekend, the city and lodging, and a short day-by-day plan. Include the estimated cost, any deposit and the date it’s due, plus theme or outfit notes. A playful headline suits most groups, for instance “Bride’s last ride”, as long as the details below it are complete.

Two to three months ahead suits a weekend trip, and four to six months suits anything needing long flights or peak-season rentals. For a local dinner and dancing, three to four weeks is fine. Check the bride’s calendar first, and aim for a date at least a few weeks before the wedding.

Often the guests split the bride’s share between them, but it is a custom, not a rule. Tell people up front whether their quoted cost includes her portion. A group that’s keeping costs down can treat her to one dinner or activity instead, and the invitation can say which items are shared.

It is polite to invite all the bridesmaids and close family, and the bride should see the list before anything goes out. Don’t include anyone who isn’t invited to the wedding. If guests cannot make the whole trip, invite them to the one local dinner or a single night so no one feels excluded.