Bachelorette Question

Steffy3217

I'm in charge of my friends bachelorette (by default... but besides the point).

So we're doing dinner, renting a hotel room and going bar hopping.

Do I need to tell people they're responsible for paying for their own food and drinks at dinner and at the bar, or should that be understood?

Also, I can't afford the hotel rooms on my own, what's a good way of asking for a small contribution towards the cost if they're going to be using the room? ($25 most) Again, I'm only asking for money towards the room if they're staying in it.

Also, I'm sending out invites, not just calling/emailing people.

TIA for any advice ladies!

shauni27

for mine and for others i have been invited to, the host sent out an e vite with the itenerary as well as an estimated cost per person which was broken down to explain what the money was for.  example:

lets celebrate shauni's bachelerotte party with style!  a night at such and such resort, dinner reservations and such and such restaurant, and drinks with bottle service at such and such club!

estimated cost per person is $XXX to cover hotel room, dinner, and bottle service and vip table at club.

please rsvp asap!

something like that if i remember correctly.  hope that helps!

DirtyWater

Same as the above.  Every one of the parties I've been to were worded like that.

elizabeth918

Steffy,

I was recently invited to a bach. party and it was presented like Shauni said.  The person coordinating it asked that we split the hotel room, etc.  I think that's perfectly acceptable to ask, but I think it's good to put it out there ahead of time so people can decide if they can afford to attend (or not), but don't get surprised and put on the spot.

HTH!