So I've been kinda frustrated with my MOH about my bachelorette party because she wasn't making plans (she tends to make things pull thru but I like advanced planning especially when I have people flying in for this event) but I talked to her yesterday and I am no longer frustrated with her! She did an awesome job. But, some of my other friends are sucking! She said every time she suggests something people b*tch about money but then suggest something that is either not what I want to do or no more reasonable price-wise.
We are having my shower before the B party so people will get free (minus a gift I guess) food and cocktails. Then my MOH found a bar in South Beach that is open bar until midnight. SWEET! Then made a table reservation at a new club down there that only requires a minimum of $50 a person plus tip. Obviously you could spend way more than that but that is in everyones control based on how much they drink. And, if we are at an open bar before, you should just be trying to keep your buzz going at the club. Now in some areas this may sound ridiculous but in south Florida, if you go out a beer is $10 and a mixed drink is $15 minimum (for middle shelf liquor). So $50 for drinking isn't bad. Plus, we won't have to wait in line (this can take 2 hours at times if it is crowded), will have a central place to meet up (you are losing people if you don't have a table since it is too crowded to stay together), and we can actually just dance around our table (instead of having the classy men of Miami grabbing your a$$ all night). People claimed we could just get men to buy us drinks all night. Uhh don't really want to chance that with a group of 12 girls expecting to get paid for all night. Plus then you have to chat up guys and I'm looking to spend time with my girls, not flirt for drinks. My MOH also booked a hostel for only $25pp. So you can drink all night and stay for probably $100.
Yet she said some of my friends have been giving her sooo much trouble. Not to be mean, but if the $100 is really going to strain you, just don't come. Don't knock down what sounds like an awesome night and is EXACTLY what I'd love to do. If you want to drink outside of your house it is going to cost you a little bit. I get why she was hesitant with plans now. But, we talked and I told her to book everything and the sour pusses just won't come. It's just frustrating because many of them are local and plan on going home so they don't even have to pay to stay out. Yet I have 4 friends (MOH included) who are flying in for it which is above and beyond a wonderful thing (and way more expensive than $50 for drinks). Party poopers should just stay home!