Bachelorette Party

I went to New Orleans and see lots of bachette partys there! Would be a fun place, and not TOO far away

New Orleans or California? You also could do Austin!

Consider that that will be flu as well as Covid season, and that travel may not be possible for non-priority things. And that you want to keep numbers down, so why have all of your friends and FI? Do two separate. Why not let your separate groups of friends plan, instead of telling them what gift to give you? That is traditional good manners for a party where someone is guest of honor. For the hosts to choose a size party, type of party, and location that is within the budget of everyone giving the party. Not for the groom or bride to say " this is what I want, do it." The month after Christmas , your friends know their budgets. You don't. ... Unless you are planning to throw the party, and pay for everyone's lodgings and activities and admissions, meal and drinks, in which case it is fine for you to be the host, make the decisions, and pay all costs of the event. But if they are paying anything beyond their own transportation, they are giving the party, and they should plan.

Vegas is a great place for a joint Bach party. It’s chilly in January but not terrible. It definitely has the nightlife and allows you to split up if you want that too. We did one a few years ago, it was probably one of the best times of our lives.
Head over to Boulder City or Reno. (Keeping in mind those cities may be a bit colder, but definitely fun).

I’d also consider Arizona, Phoenix/ Scottsdale area. Some beautiful hotel / casinos and Phoenix has a great vibe all year long. Temps are perfect!
Southern Ca? Don’t really know much about it.
Unless you don’t mind snow / ice- I’d probably skip Nashville in January.

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If you're considering So Cal, I'd focus on San Diego. It's a city with lots to do, but also more laid back than LA and it has tons of beautiful beaches. It won't necessarily be hot in January, but unless we get rain, it's pretty nice here year round. Keep in mind though that nearly everything in So Cal is spread out, so depending on what you want to do you'll need to drive from one thing to another.

View Quoted Comment I’ve never heard of the bride not having input on ideas for her bachelorette party. I get to do this once so, I want to do something I’m going to enjoy. I am not planning on my own, my best friends are planning but they want an idea of what I’m interested in doing. Also, I’m not holding anyone hostage, I’m not requiring anyone to come and I have no hard feelings for those that are not comfortable traveling or don’t have the budget to do so. But, I have a good group that is interested in traveling. Like I said, we just went to Nashville for one of my friends and it was safe and a lot of fun! But more importantly, we got to celebrate the bride to be who has already gone through enough crap and deserved to have a bachelorette party she enjoyed! I’m also not comfortable having anyone dish out money to cover any of my expenses so I’ll be paying for my share.

View Quoted Comment Do what you feel is best! We are planning a co-ed bachelorette/bachelor party in vegas next April and I had a lot of input on the destination and what I would like to do. My maid of honor will be in charge of all the little things once we arrive. I feel like if I didn’t have any input I wouldn’t enjoy myself 100% because I like specific things and I love vegas! Wouldn’t have it any other way.