As a self-proclaimed
professional bridesmaid, I’ve got you covered on ideas for different types of bachelorette parties and where to shop for bachelorette gifts in New York City. To survive the night
as a single girl or bridesmaid, these tips will ensure that all guests and the
bride-to-be will enjoy this special night out on the town.
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| (My lovely friend and bride-to-be, Belinda) |
Eat a substantial meal. Don’t skip dinner on
this night of debauchery. Choose your food wisely at a bachelorette dinner to
load up on carbs and healthy nutrients before indulging in hours of boozing.
Don’t go to a cheap sushi joint or just munch on a salad or you’ll be asking for
trouble in the bar bathroom a mere few hours later! Don’t worry about ruining
your diet. It’s a night to indulge. You can get back to calorie counting and
spin class tomorrow (or once your hangover is gone).
Pick your poison (and stick to it). Rounds of Café Patron shots mixed with craft beers and vodka
sodas will make everyone’s hangovers horrible in the morning. Stick to one type
of alcohol all night long to avoid waking up with your bride’s head stuck in
the toilet.
No boys allowed. Really. I know I don’t
have to tell you that boyfriends and husbands aren’t welcome on this ultimate
girls’ night, but this also goes for random men any single ladies in the party
may meet that night on the dance floor. Don’t invite men back to your hotel
room. Not only is that disrespectful to your fellow bridesmaids, but the focus
needs to stay on the bride’s fun - not your desire for a one night stand.
Be willing to pay for comfort. Spend more
where it’s needed - whether that means a cab to get everyone home safely over a
late night subway ride or a luxury hotel for everyone to be comfortable in a
bed or pullout couch, rather than snoozing on a hard, cold bathroom floor.
Don’t invite Debbie Downer. Party poopers
bum everyone out, especially the bride. Invite friends who are excited to
celebrate and won’t be negative all night about their body image, lack of male
attention or the amount of money they’ll have to dish out for dinner and
drinks.
Have fun. Don’t forget that main
goal is to have fun! Let loose, dance and recap the juicy details in the
morning over brunch! xo
Also see:
Single Girl's Survival Guide: Bridesmaid Dress Blues
Single Girl’s Survival Guide: Dateless at The Reception
Single Girl’s Survival Guide: Bridal Showers
I do have to say that a good prep before drinking involves lots of protein. Carbs are the comfort for the hangover but to stimulate your liver functions, nothing preps your stomach like a good steak or a hearty piece of salmon. protein! On my birthday i had NINE shots of patron with my filet mignon. I felt a little tipsy and the following morning i woke up feelign amazing. I owe it all to the top shelf tequila and the rich in iron and protein steak.
ReplyDeleteWe rented a party bus for my friends bachelorette party- make sure the toilet on the party bus works- that was a messy and disgusting night.