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nini919 · Joined: 23 Aug 2005 Posts: 1

my girlfriends/bridesmaids are planning to throw a party for me, but i'm confused. what's the difference between a bachelorette party and a bridal shower? they both sound pretty similar to me. i want to include my family, but since my girlfriends are a little rowdy, i'm not sure what to expect from them.

maryspaight · Joined: 01 Oct 2005 Posts: 1

My bridesmaids(who are all my best friends and my age) are putting together a 'girls night out!' for my bachlorette party. My mother is putting together a luncheon party for my bridal shower, which will be for relatives, close friends of family and any one else who doesn't want to be wild all night.

bobbikunal · Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Posts: 1

There is a huge difference between the two. A bridal shower is more intimate with friends and family(moms, aunts, grandmas) A bachlorette party is a night/weekend where you and your closest PARTY ANIMAL friends have time to bond! For example, my bridal shower is going to be a wine tasting luncheon that my best friend and sister are throwing. Everyone will receive a wine glass with their name decorated on it. That is the glass they will use to taste the different wines. For my bachlorette party, my best friends are planning a 3 day get away to South Beach Miami....THERES THE DIFFERENCE =)

tabby · Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 20

its one and the same thing for me...

lee · Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Posts: 1

extreme_dds · Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 1

My bridesmaids are throwing me a bridal shower / brunch in Manhattan and the planning process was pretty crazy! With respect to a bachelorette party - we decided to make a fun weekend out of it. The mothers and other 'tame' relatives are having brunch with us during the day and the girls are all going out later in the evening. While they were able to secure a wonderful space within a restaurant for brunch, pricing was a little much. We found a great place in Murray Hill, spoke to the manager who made some pretty incredible arrangements. My advice, plan WAY in advance - and be involved... sometimes the girls get a little crazy! It's always nice to have your own input, so it won't be too over the top when family is present! And NYC bridal showers/parties on a budget - takes time and patience to find the right spot, but is totally doable.

moonstonemama · Joined: 09 May 2008 Posts: 2

If you can have two parties, why not? Make the bridal shower include moms, aunts, female cousins, friends, etc., and make your bachelorette party rowdier with a select few friends! have a blast!

megojosh · Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 1

I would definitely have both a bridal shower and a bachelorette party. That way, you can have the adults and your mom's friends come to the shower - and your friends come to the bachelorette party!

sammyjoenleah · Joined: 17 May 2008 Posts: 2

I have a friend that is throwing a party for me and i am not sure what will be there either. I am not wild and am pretty nervous. I am good at showers - I know what to expect. parties are another thing!

sammyjoenleah · Joined: 17 May 2008 Posts: 2

I have a friend that is throwing a party for me and i am not sure what will be there either. I am not wild and am pretty nervous. I am good at showers - I know what to expect. parties are another thing!

JudithD · Joined: 18 May 2008 Posts: 1

I have found that most older female adults invited to a bridal shower can get into the mood of fun not allowed games and innuendos. Last fall I hosted a bridal shower for my neice and the oldest women in the room (my 80 year old mother and my sister's 65+ year old friend) were first in line to play "Place the Kitty on the Bachelor" .