Bachelorette costs

My bachelorette is also in Vegas. I am not planning it for myself, but from a brides perspective I don't at all expect a supply or food or booze or for entertainment costs to be covered. I assume I will purchase my own booze, and when we go out for meals we will all pay separately. Tickets will also be purchased separately.
I went to a bachelorette last month in Florida and the MOH bought all the food/drink for the weekend and then gave us a bill at the end. Although this worked fine, I think people can save more money if they pay solo (i.e. then they can pick a cheaper menu option, etc.). I didn't have an input on what alcohol or groceries were bought - so that was a bit irritating but not the biggest deal.

View Quoted Comment Thank you, I was feeling the same way and your comment helped. I may buy some champagne for a toast for everyone and just cover that tab but everything else I will let everyone pay for themselves.

I definitely think everyone should pay for themselves. My husband had a pretty elaborate bachelor party... his friends took him into NYC for the weekend (we are local to NYC and so was 1 of his groomsmen, but the other 3 had to fly in). I think they bought my husband a round or two of drinks, but other than that everyone paid for themselves all weekend (including my husband).

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Yeah for sure! If I was hosting I would do the same thing- do one round of drinks or some champagne etc. but then that would be it.

Everyone should definitely pay for themselves unless they speak up and say "Hey I'll buy this round of drinks!"

View Quoted Comment Totally! I didn’t phrase it super good, but what about in the hotel room if people want to pre drink? Everyone is flying in and I’m driving so I have the abilities to bring alcohol but I don’t really want to cover everyone. Lol sorry for throwing that question at ya hehe

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They could definitely bring in their own if you want to have a little something just to get the party started you can always buy the little bottles and get it started with those even the little bottles of champagne.

View Quoted Comment Maybe send a text or email around to the girls something like: hey ladies, any interest in having some snacks and pre-game drinks in the hotel room? Since I’m driving in I’m happy to swing by the store for alcohol, mixers and snacks if you all want to pitch in $X to help split the cost.


The girls who are flying in won’t be able to pack alcohol, so they’ll either have to shop when they arrive, take you up on an offer to pool funds and you shop, or pass on pregaming and just go out.

View Quoted Comment Thank you! I was thinking about doing a text like that but wasn’t sure if it was weird so thank you for your suggestion! And that was my thought, since hey can’t bring it in it might be a challenge for then

I would consult all the bridesmaids & see what their budget is for activities. Then let everyone know in advance they are on their own for food & drinks (but encourage girls to bring drinks to the hotel room so you can pregame for cheaper). My MOH charged everything to her card then everyone venmoed her at the end of the weekend but she consulted prior with budgets.

Agree with the girls above, make sure everyone is on the same page with how funds are working. I went to a bachelorette party in NOLA and the bride and MOH expected everyone who went to chip in for everything for the Bride. Normally I wouldn't be opposed to it, but it was never talked about before hand so it didn't sit well with a lot of girls.