Bachelorette Party Planning - Unique Bachelorette Party ideas

So your best friend has asked you to be her maid of honor! The job description includes:

  • Going to dress fittings.

  • Reviewing all of the preparations.

  • Offering plenty of emotional support in the run-up to her big day. 

What, however, is the most critical job on your to-do list? Putting on the vital bachelorette party

It may be scary for individuals who have never organized or attended a bachelorette party. But, as always, Embers Candle Bar is here to help! 

We've put up a terrific list of the most popular bachelorette party ideas to get you started.

Candle Making Party

While candles provide light and warmth to any space, making it seem cozier, they don't last forever and can be expensive. However, at our custom candle bar, you can simply construct them yourself with a few ingredients and a little help from our candle experts. Candles come in various shapes and sizes, but they all include three fundamental components: wax, a wick, and a container. 

Take your bride-to-be and bachelorette party to a group candle-making class. Ember's Candle Bar has the perfect setup for groups of all sizes! Not only is Embers Candle Bar the perfect place to take the entire bridal party for a fun bachelorette party event, but we are here to help you personalize your wedding with our personalized wedding candles as well! A candle party awaits you. Schedule a reservation to pour a candle today! 

A rejuvenating yoga retreat

bachelorette yoga retreat

A rejuvenating yoga retreat is the perfect thing to do when you believe in both the transformational power of yoga…and travel! Magic awaits when these two elements are combined. Core Balance Yoga has taken students worldwide, including Italy, Greece, Africa, Belize, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. Because their trips are retreats rather than intensives, yogis and non-yogis are welcome to join and experience the globe. 

Brides and their wedding party will appreciate a well-planned trip and excellent companionship.

Attend a festival or a performance.

Here's a list of events to consider for your bachelorette party if you’re ready to travel the globe!

New Orleans, USA - January - Mardi Gras

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Mardi Gras, which translates as "Fat Tuesday," is a two-week extravaganza of inhibition-free frivolity that concludes right before Ash Wednesday, which begins Lent, when traditionally abstinence reigns supreme. So, before the self-control kicks in, New Orleans becomes a hotspot for masquerade parties, sparkling beads, and excess wine, with some fun parades across the city.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - February - Carnival  

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Few things say celebration like 'Carnival.' From feathered costumes to extravagant parade floats to a non-stop spectacle of drumming, dancing, and debauchery, Rio de Janeiro has long been recognized as the location to enjoy it, attracting millions of visitors each year.

Thailand - April - Songkran

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A national water fight, Songkran is celebrated in Thailand as the Buddhist New Year. Initially, water was thrown over Buddha statues on this auspicious day. Still, nowadays, the soaking isn't solely reserved for deities, and its purifying aim is applied to everybody who doesn't take cover. 

Although still a spiritual and religious event with everyone visiting their local monastery, Songkran has evolved into a happy celebration for revelry across the kingdom. You can get wholly drenched anywhere you go in Thailand, from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, Krabi, or Koh Samui. Anything from water pistols to elephant trunks being used for the purpose.

Cannes, France - May - Cannes Film Festival 

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Whether you admire the incredibly charismatic splendor of the film business and its stars or are captivated by the ingenuity and narrative of filmmaking, you will want to visit Cannes at least once. Maybe the most significant film festival on the circuit, Cannes is all about discovering and showcasing fresh talent. 

Of course, its parade of polished and gold stars adds to the sense of status. The fact that the first festival was held in 1946 lends it an authoritative aura, as does its location on the French Riviera. Come and soak up some brilliant cinematic works and maybe even rub shoulders with a few A-listers while you're at it.

Pilton, England - June - Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury, the mother of all music festivals, has been running for almost 40 years and has become one of the world's largest music festivals, with over 150,000 attendees. Along with the latest and best in pop and rock music performances, attendees will also be treated to dance, comedy, theater, and circus acts. And, like with any good music festival, expect gumboots, loud music, and a lot of mud.

Kyoto, Japan - July - Gion Matsuri

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Gion Matsuri, widely regarded as Japan's summer festival, dates back more than 1000 years. It started to appease the gods, who wreaked havoc with fire, floods, and earthquakes. Still, today it's a touch more lighthearted and definitely a tourist draw. The Yamahoko Float Procession, which has floats resembling exquisite pieces of art, is a highlight of the event. Expect to be stunned by the three joyful evenings before the 'Yoiyama' (festival eve) parade, a display of ethereal-looking lanterns, and an overall atmosphere of excitement with free-flowing sake and food booths.

Edinburgh, Scotland - August - Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Every August, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, one of Europe's most fascinating and eclectic events, takes over the Scottish city for three weeks. With literally hundreds of acts happening in every nook and cranny of the city, from cabaret to comedy, opera to spoken word, you'll have plenty of opportunities to take up the festival's colorful and occasionally quirky vibes. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Society is a recognized charity dedicated to promoting and fostering the Scottish arts, which, according to everyone at the festival, is an entirely noble cause.

Black Rock City, USA - September - Burning Man 

It doesn't get more hair-curling, baton-twirling, mind-swirling stunning than Burning Man, which has been called a "City of Art." For seven days, this experimental community in Nevada's Black Rock Desert encourages its 60,000 "participants" to express themselves and trust each other while incorporating the annual theme in some way – think performances, art installations, otherworldly costumes, and handmade gifts from strangers.

Munich, Germany - October - Oktoberfest

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Millions of gallons of Oktoberfest beer are only the start of this 15-day Bavarian extravaganza that sweeps over Munich every year. The celebration began in 1810 to commemorate a royal wedding and is still conducted on the original site, named Theresienwiese ("Theresa's fields"). Aside from Löwenbräu beers, there are amusement rides, market booths, games, and a plethora of traditional foods, including pretzels, dumplings, cheese noodles, sausages, and roasted meats.

Perform a wine tasting

Wine tours are informative experiences. In addition to wine tasting, you will explore the vineyards and stroll the rows of the season's harvests. Depending on the season, you may even be invited to harvest a few grapes and taste them fresh from the vine. After leaving the vineyard, you'll go inside to see the winery's production area. Finally, the tours conclude with a wine sampling.

wine tasting bachelorette party

A wine tour might range from an afternoon to two weeks in length. Some cruise in automobiles, limousines, and vans, while others ride bikes and even kayaks. Some visitors even fit in a round of golf or a cookery lesson in-between visits. Most wineries are available to the public for most of the year. If you live nearby, you may hop in the vehicle and spend the afternoon exploring the winery before returning home that evening with a new addition to your wine collection. Every day, if you're in the mood for a vacation, you may visit several vineyards.

Make a reservation for a karaoke night

Who doesn't like belting out tunes with their friends, especially after a couple of libations? Locate a local place that hosts karaoke, and be sure to tip the KJ plenty of money, so each person in your party gets a chance to sing her favorite song. Karaoke could be a great way to start your outing by helping break the ice with party members who may not know each other. Karaoke can also be an excellent activity for the end of an evening of bar hopping.

For a weekend, go glamping

glamping bachelorette escape

Glamping, also known by some as luxury camping or by others as glam camping, is the getaway you've been looking for. It's that little respite from the rush and bustle. Instead, it's a moment to oneself in a one-of-a-kind accommodation in one of its most gorgeous locales.

It's the opportunity to embark on the finest adventure vacations, such as climbing a mountain or diving beneath the sea. The definition of glamping is about taking time to be adventurous, solitary, bold, and free — glamping allows you to do all of that while enjoying the great outdoors.

Last Thoughts on Bachelorette Party Planning

We hope you found our unique bachelorette party ideas beneficial! The most obvious and important thing to remember is to enjoy yourself. So, whether you’re taking a glamorous trip across the globe or staying local, the bride wants to hang out with her besties and have a good time. So, while thinking about her, pick activities that she will love. Remember, Embers Candle Bar is here to make the bachelorette party one to remember!