Bachelorette party cost?

Well what is the total price of a hotel? Every bachelorette party is different and I was considering getting maybe a hotel suite for a few close friends of mine but I was going to foot that bill. But I'm also not going to get an expensive Suite. At most bachelorette parties that I've been to we made sure that the bride was covered so maybe as kind of a relief to them would you be able to cover the whole bill?

View Quoted Comment I am having 13 people at my party, so we would need 4 hotel rooms or a large Airbnb. I am the bride and helping my maids of honor with planning/researching places to stay. They won’t be able to afford lodging for that many guests. Most bachelorette parties I have been to have asked everyone to pay for their portion of the hotel.

Yes but dont make it mandatory. If people can make it, awesome! I'd they cant, no hard feelings.
That's been the vibe for every wedding I've been in that had a destination bachelorette and it went over well.

View Quoted Comment Well, that is the difference between you and I never had been a part of a destination bachelorette party hahaha. I would say maybe it could depends on how much they are already spending and Airlines but I think truth be told if you can keep it at maybe no more than $400 for both nights that's not too bad. I was invited to a cruise bachelorette party but it was at a bad time when I had other things going on and wasn't willing to spend $400 for the cruise itself. Obviously you want all of your girls to go but just something to keep in mind is if financially they won't be able to do it then they may not be able to go. Although I feel that if you are giving them enough time to save up and spend the money then you should be okay. It's not like you're charging thousands of dollars for them to attend then I definitely think it would be falling on the unreasonable side hahaha. I think your bachelorette will be a good time and I hope you really enjoy yourself.

View Quoted Comment Yes but just because under $400 isnt too much to you doesnt mean it isnt too much to someone else. Hence why budget should be discussed individually and all attendance should be optional.
The most important thing to remember is friend first, bride second.

View Quoted Comment Also forgot to include - no flights or anything like that needed. The dells is only like 1.5 hours from where we live.

View Quoted Comment Oh I agree that's why I also told her that no expect that maybe someone cannot afford to go. I know for me either I have the money or I don't and I'm not able to go. I agree it's never worth ruining friendships because someone cannot financially cover the cost to attend.

I honestly think none of us will be able to give you a great answer since we’re not the ones going. I would ask your BM what they would be comfortable spending and come to and agreement and then either sticking to that budget per person or covering the rest of the bill yourself. If you were asking me what I would be okay with spending as a BM for a bachelorette party, I’d say $350 would probably be my max. That’s just a rough estimate.

For total cost, transportation/gas, any meals, and hotel, tips, taxes, not more that one half a week's pay, for the lowest paid person. Keep in mind that they are already paying for a major gift, and clothes, maybe a shower gift, maybe something else.

View Quoted Comment I think she makes a good point. I know I have my price point. I think a destination bachelorette is an amazing idea but in case someone cannot afford to go are you planning on having like a local dinner outing as well?

I don't know the area- but I did a quick Airbnb search and you are looking at about $800/night for a place with enough room to sleep everyone. $800 x 2 = $1,600 / 13 people = $123/per person for the whole weekend.
I think that's completely reasonable.

Even some nicer ones over $1,000/night would still be only $153/per person for the whole weekend.

I would ask everyone invited what they’d feel comfortable paying to see if your idea is doable for all.


Personally, I wouldn’t go on a bachelorette trip if in the bridal party because paying for a dress & MUA are plenty of costs for being in the wedding (and contributing to a wedding shower too).

I agree with PPs that I would talk with each bridesmaid individually about their budgets.

I'd consult everyone's budgets prior to deciding, every group is different. I think each of my girls spent $150 on the house rental (2 nights) + $200 (dinner, drinks, groceries) + $50 (surprise massage for me & drag show). That didn't include flight or gas depending if they drove, etc.

My MOH has organized a group chat for bach party and they will be discussing plans including budget as a group during the planning process. Our situation is slightly different as only about 5 of us are local, the rest of the group are out of town. We also have flight benefits so travel isn't a concern for us. I agree with PP's every group will have a different budget point as well as things going on that might not allow them to come to the bach party. Be open to people not being able to attend and flexible with plans to help those with a tighter budget still have a good time. I think the airBNB is a wonderful idea as y'all can cook and pre-drink at the house to save money as a group too!!

My MOH organized it all with the girls in the bridal party and a few others who were invited that weren't in the party. She made sure to make sure it was super affordable for everyone. I think my weekend bach party (Dewey DE off season) cost each girl without drinks and dinners out $180.00. I chose the destination as somewhere we could all drive to and off season so it was affordable. They did a great job and I was glad after when they said that it was the best bachelorette weekend experience they ever had. My MOH was amazing!