Virtual Bachelorette Party Ideas that the Bride will LOVE

With many Bachelorettes already having to postpone their wedding in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis it’s important for her girl tribe to bind together & cheer her up. Having to wave a temporary goodbye to boat parties, night clubs & the occasional stripper a virtual bachelorette party & girlie night will be the perfect opportunity to get your girl smiling again.

There are so many creative ways to create an online party out there so we’ve been exploring them & here are our top 10 ideas to plan the best hen party you will all remember.

1. Make it a Surprise for the Bride!

All people love surprises, even when they claim not too! Chat to the bride & find out 2 or 3 dates that she is free. Check with the bride tribe using Doddle.com which date is the most popular then settle on one date! You can tell your friend the finalized date but keep the rest hush hush. The build up is just as exciting.

2. Choose the right virtual platform

Don’t let your virtual Bachelorette Party fail due to poor technology. With so many different options out there we listed a few of our faves below with some advice to help you choose.

Zoom

Free version
Allows up 100 guests
Only 40 minutes per session, but you can quickly follow that with another session.

Google-Meet

Totally free
Allows up to 250 guests
No time limit

House Party

Only 8 guests
No time limit
Lots of in built cute games that are ready to go

3. A formal invite is still a MUST

Even though you have all agreed on a date, sending an invite a few weeks before can really generate a sense of excitement!
Whether it is by email or post, receiving an invite to a party with always brighten up your day.
Try using a tool like Online-RSVP.com, beautiful RSVP tool for Weddings, Hen parties & more events to help you keep track of your replies, but also to create something really chic.

4. Decide on a Theme & Dress Code

It’s time to get out of those PJ’s ladies a get your glad rags on! Try and put as much effort into the planning and execution of this party as you would for any regular hen’s night. Trust us – the effort will make it all the more fun! Pick a theme & matching outfit and the rest of the planning will follow easily. Here are a few fun themes:

Hawaiian lu’au – imagine you were on the beach!
One Night in Bangkok – tuk tuks, drag queens & curries
Fancy French – cheese & wine fiesta but don’t forget the beret.
Playboy Mansion – I secretly always wanted to be a bunny!
1920’s Great Gatsby – think flapper dresses & bootleg gin.
Burlesque – can you can can can?!
Grannies – just so much silly fun. False teeth, zimmer frames & a blue rinse!
Rock & Roll – get rockin’ around the clock.
Sex & the City – we all wanted to be in the movie.
Little Black Dress, with the bride in white – make that lady feel special.
Nautical Chic – nauti & nice evening at sea.
Mexican Fiesta – sombreros and margaritas

5. Decorate your Room

Nothing says party like balloons & bunting! If you can’t get to the party bring the party to you. Once you have chosen your theme try to find some matching decor to create some atmosphere. Think glitter wall hangings or inflatable palm trees. Amazon.com is definitely your friend here for choice & price.

6. Eat the same Food

Nothing brings people together like food. With all the restaurants closed, it’s time to virtually share a platter. Call on all the ideas of your fellow hen’s here to help brainstorm a small menu. It doesn’t have to be crazy adventurous, but a trying to keep in theme will win bonus points. You could always cheat & order a take away from the same restaurant too! Plus donuts & cupcakes are always a winner.

Virtual bachelorette party ideas. Mexican Fiesta? Taco, tequila & salsa! — *Mexican Fiesta? Taco, tequila & salsa!*

7. Send the Bride a Gift box

To keep it a total surprise sending the bride a small gift box from you all with an outfit, accessories & decorations will show how much she means to you. You can even send her the food you have prepared for the evening to go that extra mile!

8. Have Activities & Play Games

There are so many online activities & games that you can personalise in advance to make your party unique. We would suggest one activity & 3 games. To keep your workload evenly spread as some of the guests to organise a game & run it on the night. Your bachelorette will appreciate everyones effort. Here are some suggestions;

Virtual Bachelorette Party Activities

Check out Airbnb Online experience where they have many super fun & affordable events. From Cocktail making with drag queens in Lisbon to Taco making with a host in Mexico City! You have the chance to really pick something the bride to be will love.

*Cocktail Making makes the Perfect Virtual Bachelorette Party Experience*

Werewolf Live – If the bride loves & good games night this is the perfect activity. Hosted by British Comedian Jon Gracey, he will facilitate 3 games where you work together to bring freedom to your village & protect yourselves against the wolves. Think ‘wink, wink, murder’.
Virtual escape room
Pub Quiz – ask each question to contribute a round with a theme of their choice. Some can even be bespoke to the bride if you like. A fun & totally free activity!

Virtual Bachelorette Party Games

Mr & Mrs Quiz – ask the Groom a couple of weeks before a series of questions, for example ‘where was your first kiss?’, ‘what would the Bride say your most annoying habit is?’. It’s always good to video the Groom too so you can see his expressions! Ask the Bride the same set of questions on the night & she has to guess the Groom’s answers. This is a guaranteed hit!
Memories of the Bride – from all of the guests pre-prepare a list of memories of the Bride. Readout one at a time & the Bride needs to guess who’s memory it is! Cute!
Bridal Charades – Get a list of wedding themed films together such as ‘Bride Wars’ or ‘The Wedding Planner’. Divide the hens into teams. Each team can pick out the name of wedding film from a hat and then they have to act it out for the other team to guess.
Never have I Ever – the old school classic! For the more risque out there this is definitely more fun after a few drinks.
The Toilet Roll Wedding Gown or Veil – the much talked about toilet roll hoarding will finally become useful. A nice one to do while just sitting & catching up. Design your best version of a Wedding Gown or veil & present it to the Bride. She can pick her fave!

9. Have a Virtual Bachelorette Party Playlist

Music sets the mood for any event. Whether you want to dance all night long or go for a more chilled event, choosing the right tunes are a must. Set up a group playlist on Spotify so everyone can contribute, or search the already prepared ones for inspiration. We love the idea of having different playlists for different segments of your night, dulcet tones at the start of the night to 90’s dance at the end!

10. Laugh all Night long

This is a night with no curfew so let it get messy & don’t have an end time. Whatever you do, value this time with your girlies. Tell silly stories, giggle, laugh out loud & keep going all night. End the night in PJs together & a cup of tea!