When is best time to have bachelorette/bachelor parties?

Question

I always thought they were to be done a couple/few nights before so all out-of-towners can have a hope in being included. But fiancee says it's better to have it a couple weeks beforehand. I suppose I am only trying to make it possible for 3 of our bridesmaids and groomsmen to attend all of our weddign festivites in one weekend (Bachorelette/bacholre parties both held separtley but on Friday, the rehearsal lunch the next day on Saturday and the actual wedding on Sunday). What did you do or what ARE you doing for your weddings?

Answer 1

Yours sounds fine. There's a day separating the party from the wedding, so nobody should be hung over at the ceremony...we hope. My husband had his bachelor party about a month before the wedding and I had mine about 2 weeks before but I was missing a couple of bridesmaids (2 out of 4). It was still fun, though.

Answer 2

Maybe some couples have their parties a couple of weeks in advance so they can all "recover" before the big day. So, if you are planning to have all night parties in Vegas or NYC, then you would need to have them well before the wedding. But, if you are just trying to plan things so all of the members of the bridal party can be involved, and they live out-of-town, then have it when they are in town for the wedding. You can have a great time together without the strippers-and-all-night-mad partying that is traditionally associated with these parties.

Some brides plan a "spa day" for the girls and then maybe a nice champagne lunch - or go see a corny girl movie.... And grooms take their buds for a day of golfing or hiking or biking or fishing whatever those guys do! :0) The point is for you all to spend quality time with the people you have chosen to stand up there with you on your big day. It's not so that you can both have one more night out of freedom and get crazy!

Have fun and good luck!

Answer 3

I've been a bridesmaid in 4 weddings, and a maid of honor in the 5th. I've planned 3 bachelorette parties. I have only been to one that was the week before the wedding. All of the rest were at least 1 month prior to the wedding. That way, the bride/groom gets to have a good time because the few weeks prior to the wedding are incredibly busy and stressful. They may not be able to let loose and have a good time with their closest friends if you try to plan it a few days before the wedding. The bride/groom will likely be preoccupied with their quickly approaching wedding. So, my advice is to plan it at least 3 weeks to a month before the wedding!

Have fun!

Answer 4

We did 2 weeks before the wedding on the same night even though we didn't spend it together. I found that doing it that ahead was better because that way on the weekend before the wedding I could relax and do the final little things just before. I wouldn't do it a couple of days before the wedding or even the night before as your wedding day is such a huge event that you want to look good and feel good instead of rocking up feeling really tired, still trying or get sober or suffering from alchol poisen!! It wouldn't be good!!

Answer 5

A few nights before the wedding is fine. But if there is to be any serious drinking at these parties, it is advised to have it about a week before the ceremony. In fact, it is advised to do the same with the rehearsal dinner if the alcohol is going to flow heavily.

And too, if you or your fiance show up to the wedding even the remotest near tipsy, the minister is well within his/her rights to not perform the ceremony. And I wouldn't argue, because in most instances, you won't win. Even if it would end up in court.

Answer 6

The bachelor and bachelorette parties don't have to be done on the same night...they should, however, be done a few weeks out from the wedding. Only close friends and family are usually invited and if they can't make it, then they won't go...very simple. There is going to be a lot to do in the final days and it will get stressful if you don't give yourself ample time.

Answer 7

As tradition would have it.....the groom has his bachelor party the night before the wedding - I guess so his friends can get him drunk and laid one last time before he jumps the broom. The bachelorette party is normally about 2 weeks to a month before the wedding. As the wedding date draws near the bide will not be in the mood to party she will be too busy trying to make sure everything is PERFECT.....hence my opinion that Marriage is over rated these days! But good luck!

Answer 8

I alway's thought that the bachelor(ette) party was to be held anywhere between a week until 3 day befor the wedding with the week being the best option. Go out have your fun and then take the week to focus on your wedding and your signifigant other. It's great to go out and have fun, but please be responsible for your actions... anything you may do will eventually come to light to your soon-to-be spouse , whether it be getting extremely drunk and passing out or getting ruanchy whit the stripper! LOL!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

you can have the lunch(maybe between 5 and 6:30) earlier on Friday,the parties on Friday night(give everyone time to get ready for the party maybe 10, 10:30) recuperate on Saturday morning.have the wedding late(5:30) Saturday evening.rest on Sunday.i would do it that way because everyone can attend all the festivities.