Who ever said that a bachelorette party had to be a wild night of booze and strippers? While lap dances and martinis in dark clubs is a recipe for the exciting and unpredictable, it can be a poor choice for the shy bride. If you’re the maid of honor and fully in charge of planning the pre-wedding celebration, consult the bride before making any rash decisions. It may just be that she desires a classy and tasteful party with all of her closest friends and family. 

Consider a Relaxing Retreat
One of the most popular ways in which present-day brides commemorate their bachelorette party is with a day at the spa. Plan a weekend getaway to Caesar’s Palace and relax  in Qua, a fully-refurbished spa facility rated in the top ten in the country. Another great spa resort is located at the Four Seasons in New York, N.Y. Get a good deal on plane tickets by buying them months ahead of time, and tell all of the invited guests to save money for one spa treatment apiece. A weekend of complete and total relaxation will be just what the bride needs! 

Be a Team Player
If the bride is a sports fan, going to a basketball or baseball game may be just the ticket. Find out what the bride’s favorite team is and arrange a trip to see them in action. For example, if she loves the Yankees, plan a trip to New York for a few days. Let the groom in on the plans and catch her by surprise. After the game, you can explore the many sights and sounds of the Big Apple. 

Surf, Sand and Sun
Wing it to the coast for some fun in the sun. Rent a beach house large enough to accommodate the entire bachelorette party group. Spend the day sun-bathing and sipping mojitos and mai tais; at night you can all huddle around a campfire and reminisce over the funniest memories of your past.

Prime Beach Locations:
• San Diego, CA
• Naples, FL
• Ogunquit, ME
• Kauai, HA
• Ocracoke Island, NC
• Cape Cod, MA 

Bridal Party - Bundle Up!
If the bachelorette party has to happen in late fall or winter, take advantage of the cold weather and have a s’mores and hot chocolate-filled weekend at a local ski resort. There’s nothing more relaxing than snuggling up to a warm fire after a day of skiing the slopes. There are many beautiful lodge and spas in Colorado, Wyoming, Michigan, and Vermont. You could have a stone massage while the snow falls gently right outside the window. 

Take a Trip Down Memory Lane
Go back in time and revisit old places from the past. If you went to high-school with all of your bridesmaids, head over to your hometown for ultimate reminiscing. Plan a picnic out on the old school grounds. After your done harking back to your younger eras, head out to all of your old stomping grounds in the city. Spice up the adventure by hiring a SUV limousine to escort you and the party around town. Finish up the day with drinks and games at your house.