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J plus C
Devoted June 2017

Combined Bachelorette

J plus C, on July 6, 2016 at 7:52 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 21

Two of my best friends are getting married right after me (1 month and 3 months). The bridal parties for each wedding are pretty much the same, except for a bridesmaid or two, and we are in 3 different states. We were all group chatting yesterday with some of the other bridesmaids, and we came up with the idea to have a combined bachelorette in Vegas. Has anyone ever been to something like this? I think it'll be really fun. My question is logistics. Should we plan a special night for each bride during our trip (without the bride being involved in the planning)? Should we all just plan everything together? I'm just looking for a few suggestions.

The reason are weddings are so close is pure coincidence. We had to work around medical school and military schedules.

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Latest activity by Samantha, on June 13, 2024 at 11:54 PM
  • MNBride
    Master June 2017
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    Sounds like a blast! As long as everyone is ok with the cost. You could do a special night for each one, like go see a show or go to a restaurant that person really likes.

    Eta: actually even though it's an expensive trip some might rather take one trip then have to pay for three different ones. Some of the girls may not be able to afford to go to all three and at least now they won't have to choose which one to go to.

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  • J plus C
    Devoted June 2017
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    Thanks y'all!

    @MNBride those were my thoughts as well. I'd go broke trying to pay for 3 trips back to back lol.

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  • RJmargo
    Master May 2016
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    I think this idea makes total sense as long as everyone can afford it. Find out everyone's budget and make sure to stay within the lowest budget. If you are going for three nights, one night for each bride would be cool.

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  • Luvmayo
    Devoted June 2016
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    I think this is such a considerate, mature and original idea! You girls are realizing that this time in your lives is a time to be celebrated and shared! You all deserve your moment, but instead of chomping at the bit and clammoring on top of each other to get your own spotlight, you're finding a way to shine together and celebrate friendship and this exciting time in your lives! Bravo!!!

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  • FutureMrsJ
    Devoted September 2016
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    I think it sounds like fun!

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  • Steph
    Super August 2016
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    I think it sounds like a blast. You'll probably get a big group too unless you all have the same friend group. I really like the idea of doing one night or one event for each bride so she gets her moment to be special. If I was friends with all of you I would definitely appreciate it being one trip and since it is for 3 girls I would have more money to spend for my budget.

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  • Princess Consuela
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    I think that sounds like so much fun!

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  • OG Kathryn
    Champion May 2016
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    I think this sounds great. I wouldn't designate nights though. You can all celebrate.

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  • Kelly814
    Dedicated October 2016
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    Awesome idea!! The whole point of a bachelorette party IMO is to spend time with your closest friends. What an amazing way to have fun, celebrating all of your upcoming weddings together!!!

    Three different bachelorette parties would just get old, expensive, and could lead to comparing and trying to "out do" each other. Combining them into one party is such a great way to do what you all really want to do: enjoy being with each other!!

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  • Zaz
    Master October 2016
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    I think this is a great idea, for all the reasons PP pointed out: it saves time (vacation and personal) and money (one trip versus three), and you can celebrate in one large group! I don't know if you need to do a designated night for each bride, though; maybe plan one show/activity/outing that each bride really wants to do, and let the rest of the trip plan itself around those?

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  • FutureMrsCarlstad
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    As long as it is in the budget, go for it! That sounds like a blast!! I like the idea of each girl having their own night!

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  • mimitrue
    Master January 2016
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    I think this sounds super fun!

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  • StephanieNaz
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    As long as everyone is ok with it, this sounds like an awesome idea

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  • J plus C
    Devoted June 2017
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    I'm going to get with everyone today and figure out budgets. Personally, I like things being laid out well in advance so I can know how much I need to save.

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  • FFW
    Master August 2016
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    Sounds like a good idea, except my only concern would be the bride whose wedding is 3 months later, it seems like even if you did like early June it would be too early for her. But if she is okay with then I say go for it.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    I think this sounds awesome! You know your friends better than we do, so I'd just make sure none of the brides are people who would get their feelings hurt by this Smiley smile

    I'm doing Vegas for my bachelorette and will two friends there who are engaged as well (getting married in September and November). They already have their individual bachelorettes planned, but I'm bring a few extra "bachelorette" sashes so they can share in the embarrassment and fun Smiley smile

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  • R
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    Sounds fun

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  • Emily O.
    VIP June 2016
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    This idea sounds like it can be either good or bad. I would make sure that no one feels like they're getting cheated. There is nothing wrong with y'all's weddings being so close. 3 of our friends got married within 5 months of us. My best friend actually got married 2 weeks after us, but we all had our own bachelorettes. Yes, it's expensive, but this way no one felt like they were talked into having a bachelorette that wasn't what they wanted or was cheated by having extra people around or celebrating with girls they aren't fans of. My mom suggested I have a joint bachelorette with my best friend who was married 2 weeks after us and I wouldn't have wanted to celebrate with some of her girls. Literally only one of her 7 bridesmaids was also in ours, the others were merely acquaintances. Also, bachelorettes don't have to/need to be trips. I would just make sure everyone is 100% okay with their bachelorette being this way and not just saying its a good idea because you or the other friend thought it was a good idea.

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  • Loganna
    Super October 2016
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    I went to a joint bachelorette party for one of my friends last September. My friend was friends with the other girl. they had a lot of friends in common, and the same girl was MOH for both weddings. I didn't know anyone in the wedding party of the other girl, except for the MOH. It was really fun! Combining the parties really helped us split the costs, which I think would be critical for a Vegas bachelorette weekend!

    The only thing was was awkward at the combined party was the gifts. I got my friend a bachelorette gift, but since I didn't know the other girl/wasn't in the other wedding party, I didn't get her a gift. I felt a little awkward showing up with just a gift for one of the girls, and the gift opening was kind of awkward. You say that pretty much everyone is overlapping, but it may be nice to try to handle any gifts in private groups with just your wedding party.

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  • Chantel
    Master July 2016
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    This sounds like a great idea to me! I would totally be up for this since I'd rather share the attention, lol.

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