How to throw a kick a** Bachelorette Party!! (in 23 steps)

 Me wearing more pink than Barbie
Congratulations!! You have been chosen by your Bride to be the Maid of Honour! Or you are the Bride planning your own festivities in which case Congratulations to you!!

Regardless of your ‘role’ in the wedding you are obviously reading this to get some tips and pointers! I’ll do my best to provide that!

Ps definitely watch this movie, it’s hilarious! 

1) First of all, get organized! Sit down with the bride and find out what he or she would like for the party and what they definitely do not want (strippers are not as popular anymore) and discuss a date and venue(s).

I would suggest the stag/stagette be 2 weeks prior to the wedding!

Also, would your bride like to have the Bridal Shower at the same time/ on the same date – it’s definitely easier to do separate dates, weekends in fact.

The Bridal Shower is a more family friendly function that tends to happen in the afternoon along with tea and lemon squares…. Not penis cookies! 

2) Next set up a Facebook Event, or Email, whichever alerting all the invitees and especially the bridal party of the event and theme, dress code, etc.

3) Book a Limo! It really completes the experience! Most clubs offer a FREE Limo package so defintly call some venues!

Make sure you bring a garbage bag for the champagne and cups you’ll have inside the limo! Also, don’t forget to tip you Limo Driver! 

4) Invites! I would make some nice invites to send out that have your Brides Intimate sizes because this is not something you want to post in Facebook or publicly!

Make sure to include all the Important details and the brides sizes! I used Vista Print to design and print mine, super easy and cheap!!

5) Budget – set yourself a budget! It’s super easy to get carried away and spend over $1000.00.

6) Attire – Depending on your theme, you may want to order your shirts well ahead of time to avoid any issues! I got these done up from Ruffleswithlove.com and they were pricey but definitely worth it! The tutu you can grab from any party store!

7) Drink Cup Momento – I made my party cups and personalized them for each invitee. You can make them easily with the dollar store! I got the drink containers from Party City and decorated with stick on gems and ribbon from Dollar Store.

You can also buy really nice sets from Etsy – preorder well ahead though!!

I got the Bride a special one though!

8) Photo Hunt Games – you can make your own list or copy one from online! I printed mine out from Vista Print and it worked nicely!

TIP: create a hashtag like #aaronsbachelorette2015 so when the party member posts on Instagram or Facebook everyone can find it! 

  

9) Photo Frame – this is a really nice present for the Bride!

10) Hangover Bags – these are amazing! For a complete list and prices please go to my other blog post: https://authenticaaron.wordpress.com/2015/05/09/bachelorette-hang-over-bags/

11) DECORATIONS!!! Defintly check out the dollar store before anything, you would be surprised at the stuff they have! Next go to Party City!!

  
  

Request to set up your reserved table at the venue prior to the party starting so it’s ready when you all get there!! 

  

12) Don’t forget some good old fashion penis decor!

I made these cookies using premixed dough and penis cookie cutters! 

13) Veil and Tiara for the Bride – I used Amazon for these! Probably cheaper if bought in store. 

  

14) Pre- Drinking Games! You can buy these at Party City or make your own!

Gift Guess Game! Have your guests out cards in a separate pile and have the bride open the present and guess who it’s from! 

15) Scrapbook – instead of cards have your guests fill in a page from a scrapbook/ notebook for the Bride. You can add pictures later on or just give to the Bride with the letters/ advice or sexy tips!

16) Goodie Bags! Make your final bags for the guests, should include the Photo hunt game & hash tag, personalized cup, hangover bag, condom, mini lube, candy, and any accessories!

I got the princess bag from Dollar Store!! They have awesome totes!! 

 

17) Signs!!! I made lots of these neon signs for the venue and house – just to make sure EVERYONE knew!

18) Tunes! Definitely make a playlist to dance and sing to!

19) Photo Booth Kit! Walmart or Michaels usually has them but we went to Dollar Store and made our own for cheap!!

20) Food! Make sure your guests have dinner prior to drinking or you provide munchies at the party!

Make sure you ask your guests if they have any allergies! 

  

  

21) Suck for a Buck – some brides would like a suck for a buck shirt to wear to the club and basically have people suck/ eat candy off of their shirt for a buck! I made mine at Vistaprint!

22) Bachelorette Punch

• 2 bottles white wine
• Frozen pink lemonade
• 2L Sprite
• Frozen Raspberries

23) HAVE FUN!!! Make sure you let loose and enjoy the memories as well!!!

**Ask the bridal party for help and to help share some of the cost!! 
Thanks for Reading!

– Aaron LaFontaine

13 Books I thoroughly Enjoyed!

1. Harry Potter Series – J.K. Rowling
2. The Da Vinci Code – Dan Brown
3. Where the Wild Things Are – Maurice Sendak
4. To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee
5. The Bean Trees – Barbara Kingsolver
6. The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald
7. Animal Farm – George Orwell
8. Hatchet – Gary Paulsen
9. The Hobbit – J. R. R. Tolkien
10. Lord of the Flies – William Golding
11. Little Women – Louisa May Alcott
12. Dracula – Bram Stoker
13. Tom’s Midnight Garden – Phillipa Pearce

– Aaron LaFontaine

Aaron’s [Feel Good] To Do List

Things that make me feel better when I am feeling blue, in a funk or had a crappy day!

Chai Tea
Walking Outside
Vitamins
Cleaning and Organizing
Cuddles with Husband, Cats or Baby
Journaling
Shopping (online/offline)
Fruits
Baking
Sunshine
Getting hair or pedicure
Venture Brothers DVD
Blogging
Crafts
Scrapbooking
Reading in front of the Fire Place
Talking to my BFF
Making Calendars
The Office DVD
Glass of Apothic Red
Pinterest
Going Through my Clothes
Making a new Playlist

– Aaron LaFontaine

“The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything, they just make the best out of everything that comes their way”

20 Gift Ideas for Her

1. SPA Package
2. Wine a Month Club
3. Her Favorite Show Box Set
4. Gift Card to Sephora, better yet her make up holiday package (trust me they will have it)
5. Blue Mountain Coffee … OR an Espresso Machine
6. Anything from Tiffany’s
7. Cute, warm and Girly Slippers
8. SEQUINS
9. Dinner at a Fancy Restaurant (See my other Blog for Top 6 in Edmonton)
10. Homemade Card, with lots of feelings!
11. Starbucks Mug, Coffee and Giftcard (Make Sure she Registers it so she gets a free drink on her birthday!)
12. Her Perfume OR One that you really like
13. Michael Kors. Period.
14. Micahel Kors Reva Ballet Flats (Black and Gold) in her size (ps I am a size 11)
15. Graphic Tee
16. Lingerie or Panties that YOU picked out (If you are our significant other) OFF LIMITS TO FAMILY MEMBERS
17. Make Up Brushes (We need a new set every year)
18. Jammies (What we wear to bed when there is company over… obviously we sleep naked every other time)
19. The Movie Bridesmaids!
20. CHOCOLATE

Here is a link for Box of the Month Clubs for Canada: http://www.ayearofboxes.com/subscription-boxes/bath-body-boxes/

HINT… What Not to Buy

1. Baking Sets (Unless she legitimately LOVES to Bake)
2. Cleaning Sets… No.
3. Santa Clause Themed Lingerie… There is Nothing sexy about a Fat Man that sneaks down your chimney…

 

Thanks for Reading!

– Aaron LaFontaine

10 Excellent [Gift Idea’s for Him]

It really doesn’t matter how old the man in your life is – they are essentially the same when it comes to gifting. Yet, somehow they are usually the hardest to shop for! So Here are some ideas that always seem to impress the men in my life!

1) The Basics – Undies, Socks, handkerchief and Ties

Most Men don’t buy themselves basics so they do really appreciate it – I usually get the undies, handkerchief and ties from Winners/ Marshalls and my favorite places to get really cool socks are Express, Urban Outfitters and West 49.

2) Touch Screen Gloves – especially nice during Alberta winter!

Everyone has a touch screen phone or tablet now a days, even most interactive maps in public are touch screen!

3) Accessories for his iPad – like Logitech’s New Spill proof Keyboard

Perfect if you have kids or a clumsy husband! Or check out the SoundBender – best amplified sound for iPad!

4) The Messograf Caliper Pen – It is a ruler, a pen, a tire gauge, a caliper rule and a thread scale in one!

I have learned the more ridiculous I think an object is, the more my brother, my husband and my dad think is cool. They would like this and all three would use it!

5) Any Type of Survival Kit – a popular favorite is anything by Bear Grylls

Every time I get one for my husband he spends a good hour or so testing everything out, there is something about survival and being out in the wild that attracts most men.

6) Foldable Entrenching Shovel – Especially for Canadian Winters

I got one for my husband from superstore, it was under $20. Anyways, every once in a while I find it opened in his SUV, not sure why but he obviously is finding uses for it!

7) Hand Carved – Wood Objects

Definitely check out the farmers markets around your town for some talented pieces, I got a beautiful cutting board made from Purple Heart and Oak and my dad just loves it, he uses it for dinner parties. It is one of a kind because it is handmade, men like when they have the only one of something. It is a pride thing. Good ideas would be cutting board, chess board, bowls, animals, etc.

8) Booze of Choice – You can never go wrong!

Whether its wine, beer, whiskey, rum, port, tequila or vodka – he probably has a favorite!

9) Beer or Wine Making Kit – Let them be Creative!

They will love making their own signature drink!

10) Anything Military Grade – He will Likely Test it

Military Grade Back Pack, Phone Case, vest, watch, gloves, etc.

Still Stumped? Here are some awesome websites to find the perfect gift for him:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/bestsellers/

http://shop.coolmaterial.com/collections/best-selling-1

http://www.gifts.com/ideas/him

Thanks for Reading – Good Luck Gift  Hunting!

– Aaron LaFontaine