Is 2 months out too early for a bachelorette party?

Rachbobach

And is the bachelorette party supposed to be before or after the shower or does it not matter? I'm getting married at the end of June and would like to have my bachelorette at the end of May but I'm not sure if that will work out for my friends. Would the last weekend in April seem too early?

LiLe422

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_pre-wedding-parties_is-2-months-out-too-early-for-a-bachelorette-party?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:32Discussion:fc337db4-0e22-4c47-bf27-6309a9fa19c2Post:63e73f82-0fa5-4b73-a5df-35736860e6c3">Is 2 months out too early for a bachelorette party?</a>:
[QUOTE]And is the bachelorette party supposed to be before or after the shower or does it not matter? I'm getting married at the end of June and would like to have my bachelorette at the end of May but I'm not sure if that will work out for my friends. Would the last weekend in April seem too early?
Posted by Rachbobach[/QUOTE]

You should not be planning you own party.  And yes, April is too soon.  You bach is supposed to be your last night out as a single woman. 

LDubHawksFan

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_pre-wedding-parties_is-2-months-out-too-early-for-a-bachelorette-party?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:32Discussion:fc337db4-0e22-4c47-bf27-6309a9fa19c2Post:f1bc9f66-32c1-493e-a19d-88dacdbb0ab3">Re: Is 2 months out too early for a bachelorette party?</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Is 2 months out too early for a bachelorette party? : You should not be planning you own party.  And yes, April is too soon.  You bach is supposed to be your last night out as a single woman. 
Posted by LiLe422[/QUOTE]

Although I agree you should not be planning it, and that 2 months seems a little too early, I disagree that it should be your actual last night as a single woman.  Your host should check the availability of you and your friends and make plans accordingly.  My party with my WP was back home about a month before because I had to fly to them, and I certainly wasn't going out the night or two before the wedding.

tlc35

Yes traditionally it is your last night out but if this date works best for your friends I think it is fine. Agree with PP that you should not be planning the party.

smashfamous

I am still planning mine (with my MOH) and I was going to do a few months early as well but changed it to a few weeks before. I wouldn't recommend right before but a few months is probably to far out. You want it to be close enough where you don't have it then have to wait for a long time for your wedding.

ccvasquez

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_pre-wedding-parties_is-2-months-out-too-early-for-a-bachelorette-party?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:32Discussion:fc337db4-0e22-4c47-bf27-6309a9fa19c2Post:f1bc9f66-32c1-493e-a19d-88dacdbb0ab3">Re: Is 2 months out too early for a bachelorette party?</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Is 2 months out too early for a bachelorette party? : You should not be planning you own party.  And yes, April is too soon.  You bach is supposed to be your last night out as a single woman. 
Posted by LiLe422[/QUOTE]

I may be wrong here, but if the bacholorette party is the last night as a single woman, does this mean that it would take place after the rehersal dinner?  Just checking.  I think I would be okay with a couple of days before the wedding, but not too far out in advance. 

nadia223

My daughter's oldest and dearest friend will be out of the country for her wedding. So we are pushing everything else up so that she can attend. Her bachelorette party will be almost 3 months before the wedding. Yes, it's early, but there are special circumstances, so I think that's fine.

nzachry

My bachelorette party is being planned by my bridesmaids, but we are having it about 8 weeks before the wedding because it worked best for everyone's schedules. Most of my girs will have to travel and some have other weddings or family commitments. 

Anyway,  I think two months out is fine if that is what works best for everyone. As a seasoned bridesmaid,  I always try to remember as a bride, that the  bridal party is spending a lot of time and money to be a part of my wedding. For me,  it was more important to be flexible with their schedules and pocket books in planning this event, especially since they are graciously hosting it. If the end of April works best then go for it and have a great time!