Planning the Ultimate Bachelorette in Palm Springs.
Lady babes. Unforgettable memories. ++ Alluv the things before "I Do!"
Putting Out The Vibe:
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Summertime
SLEEP
We chose to stay at the Amado. Not only because of the beautiful setting, amazing mid-century design + vibes, but we also loved that we were able to rent out the entire property. This was perf for our wkend away + allowed for everyone to have their own area, but still party together in the main shared space (pool, large table, bbq, lounge, etc.).
EATS + DRINKS
When planning for a large number of lady babes, make sure to consider everyone's dietary restrictions + preferences. To make things easy, and to accommodate all lady babes, think about options that allow for your party to "build their own" meals (i.e. Toast Bar, Breakfast Tacos, Fruits, Sandwich/Wrap Station, Kabobs, Make Pizzas, etc.)
GIFT INSPO
Think about items the ladies can actually use throughout the weekend. We provided everyone with matching pineapple sunglasses, cozies (filled with Underwood Rose, Wine in a Can), pink flamingo matches, folding fans, candy rings, custom Flash Tats, glow in the dark bracelets + necklaces, and a few other fun items.
DECORATE
Make things personal. We chose to have the Bride-To-Be's (BtB) nickname ("TROUBLE") incorporated into the decorations around the pool, custom flash tats, gifts, games, etc..
GAMES + GROUP VIBES
Many times not everyone in the group knows eachother, OR they may not know everyone well. A fun way to get your lady babes to bond is by creating a series of games/teams for the weekend festivities. We chose to have each unit in the Amado grouped as a team (assigning them all fun names of course), with games incorporated into the first night + the pool party the following day.
OTHER FUN IDEAS:
Boozy Popscycles
Custom Flash Tats are ALWAYS a fun idea.
Matching Sunglasses + special Bride-To-Be glasses for the Bride.
Watermelon Jello Shots: Make in the rind + slice into small watermelon triangles
Photocircle is a great app that allows your party to privately share/download pictures
SAMPLE AGENDA:
Putting Out The Vibe:
Rihanna, Work (feat. Drake)
Welcome Happy Hour & Night One
DRINK: Champagne Cheers (!!)
Fun Tip: Pre-make large grapefruit (or other juice) flavored ice cubes, top with bubbly. If you're really feeling fancy add fresh fruit to the ice cub trays before freezing.
EAT: Bar-B-Q
Meat + Veggie Skewers: Chicken, Steak, Bell Pepper, Onion, Pineapple, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatos, Mushrooms, etc.
Other: Corn on the Cob, Grilled Artichoke, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Asparagus, Polenta
GAMES
Lingerie Party: Have each guest bring a gift, wrapped anonymously, have the BtB guess who gave what. Each team is to choose how many gifts the BtB will choose correctly (i.e. We think the Bride-to-Be will pick 12 of the 16 gifts correctly?!!). Give points to each team based off who's guess was closest to the actual number the BtB got right.
Interview the Groom: Ask a series of question that are personal to the couple. Each team is to guess how many guesses the BtB will answer correctly based off the grooms response. To make the game even more personal, we interviewed the groom on video and were then able to play back his responses. We would ask the BtB the question, let her respond, and then play the Grooms actual response.
Late Night: Pool Party!!!
Fun Tip: Bring glow sticks (necklaces and bracelets). Bc I mean. Pool Party.
day one: The pool party (!!)
BREAKFAST: Light Fruit + Toast Bar + Mimosas
DRINK: Mimosa Bar. Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Champagne + Fruit
EAT: Sourdough, Rye, Avocado, Eggs, Tomato, Arugula, Red Onion, Ricotta, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Peanut Butter, Honey, Banana, Strawberries, Kiwi, Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries.
GROUP WORKOUT: Find a "Beach Bod" workout online that allows everyone in the group to participate (The Amado had yoga mats in each room which made it the most fun).
KEY INGREDIENTS for THE POOL PARTY (!!)
DJ: The PHARMACY
Book a Manservant: Keep it classy and get yourself a Cabana Boy (or two). These handsome gentlemen are not only easy on the eyes, but will help by keeping your lady babes hydrated (personal bartender), scoring your lady babes performances (pool party game ideas below), cleaning up as you go, etc.
Custom Flash Tats are ALWAYS a fun idea.
Stay Hydrated with Underwood Wines in a Can
Watermelon Jello Shots: Make in the rind + slice into small watermelon triangles
Boozy Popscycles
GAME IDEAS:
Banana Ring Toss (Available via Amazon)
Best Canon Ball, Handstand, Freestyle
Corn Hole Game (For the Pool)
Pool Jousting Floaty (Available via Urban Outfitters)
Party Pong Pool Floaty
LATE NIGHT EATS: There is a good chance you will be far too busy having the time of your life to even think about making dinner or trying to get ready for an evening on the town. We ordered pizzas the morning of the pool party (Domino's) and scheduled an evening delivery, trying to anticipate everyone's hunger level towards the end of the pool party.
DAY TWO: THE DAY OF REST + AN EVE OUT ON THE TOWN
BREAKFAST: Bloody Breakfast Bar
DRINK: Bloody Mary/Maria
EAT: Quiche, Bagels, Cream Cheese, Fruit
BACH TIP: Make the quiche ahead of time so all you need to do is throw them in the oven (to reheat) the morning of.
RELAX: Facials, Massage and Pool Time. We recommend booking through Richard Limon.
LUNCH: Chicken Ceaser Wrap, Fruit, Salad
DINNER + DRINKS + LATE NIGHT HANGS: Okay. You've been hanging at the most ultimate pad all wkend, it's time to get out and see Palm Springs!!
* See our Palm Springs Travel Guide below for alluv our suggestions
On Repeat...
Some jams for your pool party inspo. From personal experience these playlists made for the perfect pool side, manservant, bachelorette, lady babe, party hangs. Enjoy(!!)
POST EVENT
Make a custom card, photo book, or have your fav photos printed out (we brought our Fujifilm Instax Share Smartphone Printer, which hooks up to your phone via Bluetooth). We sent an email to alluv the lady babes that attended, asking them to share their:
Favorite Memory
Favorite Quote
Wkend MVP (And Why?)
Freestyle Share
We then incorporated these special moments + pictures into a gift for the BtB post bach.
We hope this guide helps you in planning the most ultimate Bachelorette, of all Bachelorettes(!!)
xoxo
kels y kels
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