The Not-So-Basic Bachelorette Party
Skip the bars and boas; modern brides are choosing creative parties to celebrate their sendoff from singledom.
January 8, 2018
We’re going to let you in on a little secret: Bachelorette parties can be more than bar-hopping. Shocked? It’s true. Today’s brides have endless options for fun and unique celebrations—and bars needn’t be included. From spinning away or glamping it up to DIY workshops, spa days and so much more, there’s a party for every bride and every tribe. Here’s a look at five of our favorites:
Spin It, Sister!
Who Will Love It:
There’s a reason spin classes’ popularity has skyrocketed in the past few years. The heart-pumping, music-thumping workouts torch calories in a motivational environment, complete with mood lighting and inspirational instructors. It’s a great option for any bachelorette party that’s not afraid to push it (push it real good)!
What to Know:
CycleBar hosts private parties for a variety of occasions, including bachelorette parties. You and your gal pals can sweat, sparkle and spin in your own personal class with a CycleStar instructor—you can even pick a music theme or make song requests (a little Madonna vs. Prince, anyone?). Private parties cost $300 and include a 45-minute class and use of the community room for post-class noshes and libations. Hint: CycleBar will negotiate rates depending on the size of your party.
Where to Go:
Cyclebar, Mequon and Brookfield.
Go Glamp
Who Will Love It:
If Carrie Bradshaw ventured into the great outdoors, this would be her accommodation of choice. Glamping—glamorous camping, which brings many of the comforts of home or your favorite hotel to rustic settings—has become a natural escape for the fashionable set. Today, those who love a breath of fresh air—but not so much the bugs, inclement weather and discomfort that often come with—are turning to glamping to escape and enjoy. It’s a perfect choice for brides who want to hike and wander the day away, then settle in with a glass of bubbly and a roaring fire to toast new beginnings.
What to Know:
Wautoma’s Edenwood Ranch & Preserve offers glamping tents, starting at $300. These upscale tents are decked out with a plush king-size bed (and plenty of room for air mattresses and sleeping bags), posh bathroom, screened-in porch, private deck complete with a kitchen, and even wifi. P.S.: There’s a two-day minimum, so you’ll want to make it a weekend-long event.
Where to Go:
Edenwood Ranch & Preserve, Wautoma.
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