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Smaller Bachelorette Party... Help!!!

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So I'm the MOH for my best friend of over 10 years... I contacted over 30 ladies 2 months in advance for her bachelorette party to try to pick a good weekend and get an idea of who could come. Well long story short I only have me and two other girls (maybe only one) plus the bride to be. SOOOOO many people committed on a specific weekend that was only chosen cause alot of people could make it, and have since bailed for stupid reasons including one of the bridesmaids and the bride is obviously pretty upset.

I am determined for her to have an amazing weekend, so we are surprising her with going out of town for the weekend to Montreal, staying in a nice hotel, getting our hair done and going to dinner and for drinks. Maybe out after if she wants. She's not really into strippers and getting hammered and being embaressed but I want this to be special and am just running out of ideas of things to do with so few people that will mark the occasion and make up for people being jerks and bailing on her.

Any ideas on things only 3-4 people could do??
Any suggestions would be really helpful!!

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Re: Smaller Bachelorette Party... Help!!!

  • mysticlmysticl member
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    Beautiful city.  Great place to go shopping.  I think one of my friends hit some casinos in that area. 
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  • Whippet8Whippet8 member
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    Is she into wine? I've never been there, but are there any wineries so you could do a wine tasting?
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  • sabatronsabatron member
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    edited December 2011
    I just had my bachelorette party this weekend and there were only 4 of us (plus my sister and cousin, but they were underaged and couldn't do the clubbing part).  At first I was disppointed that the other 7 people I invited couldn't come but in the end, I think it actually worked out being a smaller crowd.  People seem to think that these pre-wedding parties have to be huge and grandiose, but that's not the point.

    I loved my party.  I didn't have to worry about keeping track of too many drunk people, bathroom duty, traveling logistics, etc.  I think once you get past a certain size, the party loses intimacy and becomes more stressful anyway.  Stay in a hotel and go out for drinks like you said.  Then go on a fun outing like a tour of the city. It sounds like the bride would have more fun in an intimate setting anyway.
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  • christyp80christyp80
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    edited December 2011
    I am worrying about the same thing, except I'm the bride!  My future SIL has planned my bridal shower/bachelorette party for this Saturday, and she only sent out invitations 2 weeks ago!  So far we have 7 people coming, including me, and it's mostly planned as a bridal shower!  The only showers I have been to have at least 20 people...I hope mine isn't lame.  I'm actually feeling better that I'm not the only one worrying about this.  I keep telling myself that we're having a small wedding, so the shower/bach party should be small as well...right?
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  • nicholesnowballnicholesnowball
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    edited December 2011
    I think a small bachelorette party sounds great. You can really take the time to do something of quality together and not have to worry about any kind of drama. As Sabatron mentioned you don't want to spend the bulk of your time babysitting others. That sucks! I went out with a bunch of friends for an event and spent a lot of the night making sure that we didn't lose anyone and that everyone got home ok.
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  • nicolee88nicolee88 member
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    edited December 2011
    Im the maid of honor in my sisters wedding and while planning our weekend away I kept in mind that a big group would be more challenging to keep everyone happy. We went to Atlantic City for a night, had a massage booked for her, dinner at a great restaurant then we went to the clubs and danced through the night.
    Since she isnt into strippers, or getting hammered, a great relaxing afternoon be it shopping, massage, hair done or lunch at a great place could be perfect! Since your going some place new, having more people will only make it harder to please everyone which causes drama. Dont worry about the number thats going to be there just show the bride a great time, and she will appreciate everything you have done for her! Good Luck
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