Uh-oh: you’re the Maid of Honor and you’ve been immersed in work, activities, and life: the bachelorette party is coming up quickly and you’re far behind.
No worries! You’re busy, I’m busy, she’s busy — we’re all busy. If you’re a busy bridesmaid who waited too long and now you’re planning a last-minute bachelorette party at home, I’m here to show you it’s entirely possible to make it happen.
Abso-freaking-lutely.
This last-minute bachelorette party is going to be amazing: no one will suspect was planned in a rush, and you’ll be the party hero.
If this sounds good to you, welcome: you’ve come to the right place. Keep thinking, “YOU CAN TOTALLY DO THIS!”, because I am cheering you on, even when it comes to last-minute bachelorette party ideas and planning. I’m rooting for you because the fact that you’re reading this tells me you need the best bachelorette party ideas at the last minute and you need them RIGHT FREAKING NOW. ;)
I’m on it!
Just keep this in mind while you’re planning: it’s not how long it took you to plan, or when you waited to finally throw the thing together. The important thing when planning a bachelorette party is to make it an event the bride will love.
Celebrate what she loves to do, hone in on her hobbies and interests, add her favorite color decorations, serve her fave beverages, and make the menu awesome. In these ways, you’ll celebrate the bride, make her feel special, and give her a night to remember with her besties. That’s what counts.
Ok, let’s gooooo!
Best Last-Minute Bachelorette Party Services and Ideas at Home
Before we begin, let’s identify what an at-home bachelorette party means.
What is an at-home bachelorette party?
It’s exactly how it sounds: a bachelorette party you throw at home. Can you throw a bachelorette party at home? Of course you can!
To be honest, throwing a bachelorette party at home is the key to an epic time: where no one has to worry about parking or driving, figuring out hotel stays (“everyone crash here!”), etc. And if you’re on a budget, throwing an affordable bachelorette party at the last minute at home is not only doable… it makes total sense.
Hey, not everyone wants to bar-hop all night!
At Home Bachelorette Party Ideas
When you’re planning the party at home, it’s easy to get everything you need and know exactly how the party will go.
Choose Your Party Zone
Pick a space where the party will happen: your place? Your parents’ place? Your friend’s epic finished basement with comfy couches?
Decide where the party will take place, then figure out (realistically) how many people you can invite that will fit comfortably.
Make a Final Guest List
Since you’re feeling frantic, and you’re in a rush, there’s no time to send last-minute bachelorette party invitations through the mail.
So, do the next best thing: send them digitally to everyone’s email. That’s easy, right? It’s also affordable and gets sent immediately, so you won’t be left waiting on the postal mail.
They won’t look like you rushed. It will look like you’re calm, collected, and trying to save paper. That’s an added bonus! :)
Send Last-Minute Bachelorette Party Invitations
You can send these digitally and they’ll look awesome. Here are just a few designs:
► See more here.
Got your space? Good. Invites sent? Awesome. Now let’s talk about the party itself.
When you throw a bachelorette party at home, you have the home-field advantage: your turf, your rules! You’ll know exactly where to decorate, how much space you’ll have to work with, what kind of food and drinks to serve, and what activities you’ll do.
And when it’s down to last-minute bachelorette party ideas, you need to act quickly because you may not have a lot of time to plan ahead. Lucky for you, many of these services are available right now so you can plan a bachelorette party on a short timeline. Let’s start with beverages.
1. Beverages
Okay, it’s time to think about drinks. If she drinks mocktails or cocktails, you’ll need to have them at the ready. And since you’re in a rush, you don’t have time to go to the store: do the next best thing. Get it delivered.
Yep, it’s true: did you know you can get alcohol delivered for a bachelorette party (or any party)? Head to Minibar Delivery and order up the drinks (and snacks!) you need for the party. It’ll be delivered straight to your door.
Awesome.
This is also helpful if you’re planning an at-home bachelorette party and you’re running low on drinks. Get refills sent to your door!
► Order your drinks here on your Smartphone device. It’s easy!
When you’re deciding what drinks to get, think about what the bride likes. Cocktails? Mocktails? Do you need mixers? How about snacks? You can order it all through the app.
And for every bachelorette party, keep the attendees hydrated. Have enough bottled water on hand for guests.
Okay, moving on: let’s talk food.
2. Food
The most important of the at-home bachelorette party ideas are drinks and food. Drinks are handled, so let’s discuss your food menu. At home, bachelorette party ideas for food are generally pretty easy: think of large orders of carryout from the bride’s favorite restaurant.
► If you’re behind time, go easy on yourself! Choose a carryout that is quick and in bulk quantities, like Chinese food or Mexican food. Who doesn’t love chicken fried rice and egg rolls? Who could pass up tacos and chips and salsa?
► If you’re looking for simple bachelorette party ideas at home, pizza is always a crowd-pleaser and is very cost-effective. You can grab a bunch of pizzas with different toppings, add a side salad, some breadsticks, and soda.
► Does the bride love bbq food? Find a local place that offers bbq wings, ribs, or pulled pork sandwiches and fries from a local hotspot. It’ll be an I DO BBQ theme. Fun!
And… if you’re really in a bind, it’s the eleventh hour, and you’re totally out of luck, head to your local grocery store and pick up cheese and cracker platters, make your own charcuterie boards, make pizzas at home — whatever you need to do.
It’s important to serve food at the bachelorette party.
If you don’t want to worry about a full dinner meal, plan the party to begin later, but you’ll need to expect guests to still arrive hungry. Serve plenty of appetizers and snacks all night long.
Drinks? Check. Food? Check. Let’s talk about activities and at-home services for bachelorette parties. After all, you need to do something other than just drink. Ha!
3. – 8. Activities
Every party requires an activity of some kind, or everyone will just stare at each other. Awkward! Kidding.
At a bachelorette bash, it’s great to have a few activities planned so you have something to do during the party rather than just drink and eat a bunch.
And if you don’t get to the activities you’ve planned, it’s OK. It’s far better to be prepared with extra fun things to do than to be bored and left with nada. You don’t want guests leaving to go home early.
Movies or Music
If you’re staying at home, you can rent a bunch of silly rom-com movies and have them playing in the background while you gab with your gal pals. Or put on music videos for throwback songs from the early 90’s and 00’s.
► Planning a 90’s bachelorette party? You must play this fun “guess the tune” game with 90’s songs.
Speaking of board games, they’re a lot of fun and one of the best at-home bachelorette party ideas to do. It’s affordable, easy, great for groups that are large or small, and a silly activity that adds a unique twist to the party.
Board Games
If the bride is into board games and wants a chill evening, plan on having some of her favorite board games available to play. Don’t overthink it or choose games that are tough to learn or overwhelming with tons of instructions. Think: silly, easy, laugh-out-loud activity games that everyone will want to play at the bachelorette party.
One of the best at-home bachelorette party ideas — if the bride is into mysteries, solving them, Dateline, etc. — is to solve one of these mystery board games. You can all work together as a team to solve a fictional murder mystery. This mystery game is a great one to try and it ships in two days so you can plan on it, even if you’re putting together a last-minute bachelorette party.
If the bride is into this popular chick flick, you can play this board game based on the movie! Get it here. It’s so fetch. Throw the movie on in the background so you can all quote the lines. You know you wanna.
And last but not least, this is a FAVORITE of mine and my sister’s since we were young. I love Mall Madness. You can play with your fellow bachelorettes as you indulge in beverages and chat. I haven’t played in years, but I still remember, “there’s a sale at… the sunglasses boutique”. #ifykyk :)
And if you think these last-minute bachelorette party ideas and activities are too tame for your crew, try this meme-inspired game for adults called, “For the Girls”. It’s perfect for a bachelorette party at home.
The wild bunch will also love to play “That’s What She Said”, the party game. It’s hilarious.
You can also try: Off Topic, which one of the most popular at-home bachelorette party ideas…
… or Bachelorette Bundle, which includes a ton of bachelorette party games to play at-home.
And if the bride is into drawing, take it to the next level with this highly offensive (but funny and silly) game about drawing that will be easy to play while sipping on some beverages. It has amazing reviews. See details here.
Not into board games? Fair enough! Here are some other activities to play and at-home bachelorette party ideas you can do at the last minute.
Painting Party
For the bachelorettes, how about a craft project or activity? A painting party is a fun way to get your bachelorettes doing an activity together and you can sip beverages while you do it. You can find a local craft store that offers painting parties on-site and get tickets for your crew, then arrange transportation for everyone to head to your place for an at-home bachelorette party afterward with food and drinks.
Some places even offer at-home party packages, so they can come to you! It’s one of the best at-home bachelorette party services offered and, frankly, sounds like a heck of a time. They bring all the supplies to you and you just need to set up tables and chairs, put out newspapers for the project, and they do the rest. They’ll teach you how to paint a canvas, a porch sign, or a number of other projects the bachelorettes can pick from. It’s a lot of fun!
DIY Craft Stations
Prefer a DIY crafting station? You can go to a craft store and grab some blank t-shirts and these paints and have bachelorettes make their own silly shirts and then go out for a night on the town (locally).
Or you can purchase these sashes and have each bachelorette style hers up with paint and sequins, then wear them out at a local bar or restaurant to celebrate the bride.
Or set up a project that you know how to make and teach others to do it. Some examples include tie-dye shirts or bandanas (this kit is awesome):
If you’re out of ideas, just head to your local craft store and see what inspires you. Or browse adult crafting kits and see what your group might like. If you’re ordering at the last minute, that may be a great option so you can save a trip to the store.
Remember, the craft kit or bachelorette party activity doesn’t have to be anything totally amazing or over-the-top. Remember, you’re planning a simple bachelorette party at-home and just want a fun activity for the group to do, so don’t overcomplicate it! Keep it light and fun. Here’s a popular option if you’re stuck.
At-Home Bachelorette Wine Tasting
Hire a sommelier for an at-home bachelorette party wine tasting that will inspire! Visit a local winery and ask about at-home parties and wine tastings. Most offer them, and for a fee they’ll come and explain about their wines, do wine tastings for your bachelorettes, and explain pairings with certain wines with cheeses, fruits, and meals.
Then, you can decorate for the event: read How to Plan a Wine Themed Bachelorette Party for ideas.
Hire a chef to do a private meal.
One of the best at-home bachelorette party services is to hire a chef to come in and cook for your crew. Some can even offer a mini-cooking class to teach the group how to replicate the same meal at home and what to pair it with. Fun idea!
Plan a Spa Night
One of the best bachelorette party services you can hire is an esthetician to come in and teach about skincare routines. It’s one of the best bachelorette party at home ideas on this list: who doesn’t love a spa facial and to try out some new skincare products?! This is ideal if you’re planning a spa-themed bachelorette party at home and need fresh ideas.
In addition, you can hire a masseuse to come in and give massages to the attendees! It’s great for a little de-stress before the wedding.
9. Last-Minute Bachelorette Party Decorations
And last but not least, you’ll want some decorations. It doesn’t take much, honestly, to create an epic bachelorette bash even if you’re on a budget or the bride wants a simple bachelorette party.
► If you’re shopping at the last-minute, get this bachelorette party kit that includes everything you need decor-wise to make the space fit for a bride. It has a mini bridal veil, sash, backdrop, streamers, balloons, and more. Get it here.
For a last-minute suggestion, this fun pack is another great party decorating kit:
► Get these party props to capture all the selfies, even if they never see the light of day, aka social media:
► Get these silly can coolers for party favors (I call Resting Bach Face! Ha!):
► Blow up some giant balloons because every bride loves a fuss:
► Order these last-minute bachelorette party drinking cups:
… You get the idea!
As you can see in this blog post, you can plan an at-home bachelorette bash with all of these fantastic ideas, even at the last minute. These are the best bachelorette party services offered and, honestly, it makes staying home for the party sound so much more relaxing and fun than going out on the town! ;)
If the bride is into a more low-key celebration with her besties, plan hers with these at-home bachelorette party ideas and utilize the fantastic bachelorette party services offered in this post. You won’t regret it!
It’s easy, have fun, and make it memorable for the bride.
And hurry, you don’t have a lot of time. Don’t be frantic, though: as you can see, it’s totally doable to plan a bachelorette party in a rush… just follow my guide! I do highly recommend ordering what you need online now and booking those at-home bachelorette party services, stat, so get on that.
You got this! xo
