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need some help/ideas/advice

Hi Ladies, It has been forever since I've been on here (married over a year ago now!) but am in a situation and couldn't think of a better place to turn. I'm a bridesmaid for a friends wedding, and she has decided to go to Vegas for the bachelorette party. Don't worry- I know you are here planning your WEDDINGS and not b- parties, but still, I know the experts can be found here all the same. My friend is increasingly proving to be a bit demanding with her very high end expectations. She wants things because she THINKS they will be better, not because they actually are better (i.e. like buying a brand name purely for the name, and not because it is actually higher quality). Anyhow she wants to go out clubbing one night, and particularly wants table service. Originally her sister (the one planning the whole gd weekend), was going to pay for this since this is obviously a potentially extravagent item. Now, she isn't, and they're talking about $150-$300 per person for the evening. This is on top of flights, hotel, meals, Thunder from Down Under, and anything else we do that weekend. I'm already choking at how much this weekend is going to cost. So much that none of her friends outside of the bridal party (and ONE other girl) are going. So- any advice on a) options for a fun night clubbing during a holiday weekend that won't break the bank and b) how do I gently tell someone that they are approaching bridezilla-esque behavior, before it actually gets there! I was a Vegas bride, and this behavior is totally beyond me. I was out for fun for everyone so I definitely can't wrap my brain around this one. Thanks ladies! I think my profile still works, so if you have any questions I hope I can repay the favor and help you ladies out too!!! Karey (moonrose2715)
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Re: need some help/ideas/advice

  • edited December 2011
    ummm...if this is for labor day weekend..lol..good luck...but I think the stripper 101 could be a great idea..its 40$ for a pole,drink, and pole dancing certificate..or hitting up happy hours and then walking the strip. do you have to have bottle service or can you just go to the club if its a group of girls you should have no trouble....what about VIP services advertised on craigslist...and ...300-400 is alot and I would say.."I think that is a bit much"...
  • mloeksmloeks member
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    edited December 2011
    I can't remember which site I was on...yelp maybe?...but Stripper 101 got great reviews. Also check out some of the sites that offer activity packages to see if that will cut down costs.Not quite seeing the attraction to table service that makes it so worth $300...if that were the deal, I'd bow out of that one activity or others that I can afford.
  • edited December 2011
    Hey you, firstly, Happy Anniversary! I don't have any suggestions for table service that doesn't cost an arm and a leg but I'd ask whomever is doing the planning to take a closer look at table service!At PURE you can get a VIP table on the weekend for 4 for about $750, that's 2 bottles of booze, admission etc.   ($187 pp) but say at  Studio 54 (MGM) or Voodoo Lounge you can get VIP service for much less....even better if it's a weekDAY like Weds evening. Your bride is ASKING for alot, when in reality, she shouldn't be asking for anything.   Getting a weekend like this is an amazing gift from her friends!    I'd just mention to the planner (MOH?) that while you want to have a good time, it's getting to the point where you're going to have to pick and choose what activities you'll be participating in once you're actually in Vegas if the intinerary isn't scaled back.   It's VEGAS!  Fun can be had at O'shea's bar nevermind trendy Tao....  lol  G'luck!
  • edited December 2011
    Check with the light group they do a dinner, drink dance package some I seen as cheap as 50 bucks pp. Let me check and see if I have that email somewhere..
  • edited December 2011
    Its in PDF so I can't copy and paste but if you give me yours I will email it to you the next time I am on the desktop :)
  • edited December 2011
    I think it would be best to sit with whomever is going to be more responsive....either MOH or the bride.  I would just be honest. Lay it out that you want to throw her an amazing b-party, but it's kind of getting out of control and beyond financially okay. If you're only going to be there for the weekend I would try and see if you could stay at one of the cheaper hotels on the strip and then book on of those limo Bachelorette Party club tours. Maybe plan a nice brunch or breakfast for the following day. Try and propose it too that the more people that can come the more fun it will be and the better expenses can be divided up. I don't think that asking for this is unreasonable. To pay up to $300 A PERSON for just one evening at one bar/club seems a bit insane to me. And after all is said and done you could be looking at around $1,000 for a bachelorette party out of your pocket.  The limo company below has a few different club/bar hopping options that have perks like an alcohol credit, or liquor store stop, VIP entrance, etc...Good Luck!!http://www.a1worldwidelimo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=224&Itemid=1778
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