Bachelorette party invitation wording: 45 messages

A bachelorette invitation has to answer the question every guest asks first: what will this cost me? Say it plainly, then make it fun.

What every bachelorette invitation needs

1. 1WhoThe bride's name, and who is hosting.
2. 2WhenThe dates. For a weekend, arrival and departure times.
3. 3WhereThe city, then the stay and the first meeting spot.
4. 4CostWhat each guest pays and what it covers.
5. 5Reply byA firm date, so you can book.

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45 bachelorette invitation messages

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Night out

1. 01Last night out as a Miss. Join us for Emma's bachelorette.
2. 02Dinner, drinks and dancing for the bride-to-be. Saturday at seven.
3. 03She said yes, so we're saying cheers. Bachelorette night on the 12th.
4. 04One last fling before the ring. Come celebrate Sophie.
5. 05Heels on, phones charged. Bachelorette party, downtown, Saturday night.
6. 06Help us give Mia a send-off she'll never remember. Kidding. Mostly.

Weekend away

7. 07Pack your bags, we're taking Emma to Nashville.
8. 08Three days, one bride, zero responsibilities. Join us in Austin.
9. 09Sun, sand and the bride-to-be. Bachelorette weekend in Miami, June 6 to 8.
10. 10We booked the house. You bring the swimsuit. Lake weekend for Sophie.
11. 11A weekend away before her big day. Itinerary and stay inside.
12. 12Cabin, wine and the best girls. Bachelorette weekend, October 17 to 19.
13. 13Bride's last trip as a Miss. Flights land Friday by four.

Night in

14. 14Pyjamas, face masks and the bride. Bachelorette night in at mine.
15. 15A cosy night in for the bride-to-be. Wine, games and takeout.
16. 16Spa day for Emma. Robes provided, gossip expected.
17. 17Movies, cocktails and the newlywed game. Come celebrate Mia at home.
18. 18No clubs, no queues. A bachelorette brunch for Sophie, Sunday at eleven.

Funny

19. 19Before she says "I do", let's say "we did".
20. 20Her last chance to make bad decisions. Let's help.
21. 21Mr. Right is waiting. Mr. Right Now is the bartender.
22. 22She found her lobster. Now we drink like fish.
23. 23Bride or die. Bachelorette party, Saturday night.
24. 24What happens at the bachelorette gets shown at the wedding.
25. 25Final fiesta before the siesta. Taking Emma to Mexico.

Joint and coed

26. 26Two sides, one party. Join us for Emma and Jake's joint bachelor and bachelorette.
27. 27Stag and hen, together at last. Saturday at eight.
28. 28One last night out as single people. Coed party for Sophie and Liam.
29. 29The bride's crew meets the groom's crew. Brewery party, the 14th.
30. 30Why have two parties when we can have one great one? Jack and Jill night for Mia and Sam.

Shower and bachelorette combo

31. 31Gifts in the afternoon, drinks after dark. Shower and bachelorette for Emma.
32. 32Brunch with the family, then a night out with the girls. One day, two parties.
33. 33Shower at two, bachelorette at eight. Come to one or both.
34. 34We're showering the bride, then taking her out.

Asking guests to pay

35. 35The weekend is about $350 each, covering the house, Saturday dinner and the boat.
36. 36Please send a $100 deposit by May 1 to hold your spot.
37. 37Each guest covers their own travel. We've got the bride's share covered together.
38. 38Dinner is about $60 a person. Drinks after are on you.
39. 39We're splitting the cost of the bride's share. It works out to $40 each.
40. 40We know trips add up. Come for Saturday only if that works better.

Group texts

41. 41Bachelorette for Emma, Nashville, June 6 to 8. Details in the link. You in?
42. 42Saturday night for Sophie! Dinner at 7, reply by the 1st.
43. 43Weekend is booked! About $350 each. Deposit by May 1 please.
44. 44Spa night for Mia at mine, Friday 7pm. Bring PJs.
45. 45Reminder: we leave at 9 tomorrow. Itinerary is in the invite.

When to send

1. 1Ask the bride firstAgree on dates, budget and the guest list together.
2. 2Two to three months beforeSend weekend invitations, so guests can book flights.
3. 3One month beforeCollect deposits and final replies.
4. 4The day beforeOne reminder with the meeting spot and the plan.

At the party

Print a free who knows the bride best quiz for the first night, and pass round advice cards for the bride to keep. More questions in our bride quiz guide.